Sociology Professor - Video Lecturer (Remote Opportunity)

UWorld is looking for experienced college professors with a strong teaching background in sociology to develop video lectures for students preparing to take the MCAT.  This is an independent contractor position, where you will work on a team of video lecturers in several disciplines to create video content that accompanies UWorld’s educational materials. 

UWorld is a highly collaborative, creative, and employee-centric environment that provides opportunities to educators who are passionate about teaching the next generation of professionals from all disciplines. Call us geeks. Call us nerds. Call us overly obsessive. But make no mistake, UWorld's goal is to be the company people call on to help "make the really hard things easy to understand."

Minimum education required

• Master’s degree or higher in sociology or a related field

Minimum experience required

• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level (2+ years preferred)
• Experience making educational videos or lectures (1+ year)
• Experience in science communication is a plus

Required skills

• Passion for education and learning
• Ability to communicate difficult scientific concepts clearly and concisely in both written and verbal formats
• Ability to think strategically and analytically and transform conceptual ideas into a finished, visually appealing product
• Focus on meeting project deadlines
• Proven history of working independently while operating within a team environment
• Ability to provide and receive feedback positively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite products

Job responsibilities

Reports to the Team Lead of Video Content in the creation of MCAT video lectures

• Write cohesive scripts and develop slideshows for video lectures
• Receive and apply constructive feedback on video lectures
• Work with video production team to deliver a finished product
• Collaborate with management to ensure project deadlines are met
• As needed, come to our studio to record video lectures

Benefits

Compensation and Benefit

• Up to $50 per hour
• Remote position (work from home)
• Set your own schedule

At UWorld, we believe strength is derived from the talents, ideas, and experiences of a diverse workforce. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class. UWorld is proud to be an equal opportunity employer providing a drug-free workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.