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UWorld is seeking a Content Developer with subject matter expertise in General or Physical Chemistry to join our growing organization. The Content Developer will work closely with an onsite team of fellow professors, chemists, and educators to contribute to our web-based MCAT and AP Chemistry products. This is a great opportunity to partner with some of the brightest minds in education. UWorld is a highly collaborative, creative, and stable employee-centric environment that provides long term career 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".
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum education required:
- Master's degree or higher in General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, or other related Chemical Science
Minimum experience required:
- Strong scientific writing background in General Chemistry
- Research experience in General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, or other related Chemical Science
- General Chemistry teaching experience at the undergraduate level (2+ years)
Required skills:
- Passion for education and learning
- Effective problem-solving skills and acute attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to think strategically and analytically and execute conceptual ideas into a finished product while meeting deadlines
- Proven history of working independently while operating within a team environment
- Ability to provide, receive, and respond to feedback positively
- Ability to adapt quickly, brainstorm, multi-task, and collaborate in a team setting
- Proficient in MS Office/working knowledge of IT
- Proven ability to write high-quality exam-level questions and rationales
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reports to the Manager of MCAT & AP Chemistry Product Development and writes content for the online MCAT and AP Chemistry Question Banks.
- Writes MCAT and AP Chemistry questions with comprehensive rationales
- Creates additional study resources including book materials, presentations, flashcards, and more
- Works closely with editing and scientific illustration teams to create exceptional educational content that adheres to UWorld standards
- Applies knowledge that reflects standardized exam content and practices for generation of test questions
- Collaborates with management and team members during peak periods of new content development and revision to ensure goals and deadlines are met
- Uses constructive feedback to validate the accuracy and relevance of content written by other team members
- Participates in ongoing performance evaluation of current test items in the question bank
- Communicates effectively with quality assurance team to resolve technical issues related to content in a timely manner
- Works with IT and other support teams to troubleshoot content development issues that may arise
- Works with marketing and sales to develop content geared toward building and maintaining the UWorld brand
- Recognizes and champions the integrity and security of question bank content and proprietary assets
- Responds quickly to address user feedback and makes necessary edits to question bank content
BENEFITS
Compensation and benefits
- Salary starts at $70K, with higher compensation based on experience
- Stable and growing work environment that prioritizes a quality work/life balance
- Paid time off (based on sliding scale according to hire date and work hours)
- Onsite and relaxed work environment
- Generous paid holiday schedule that includes the entire week of Christmas off
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, vision, dental, life, disability)
- 401(k) plan for retirement with 5% employer matching (eligibility after 90 days of employment)
- On-site group fitness classes held twice daily
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.
INTRODUCTION
UWorld is seeking a Content Developer with subject matter expertise in General or Physical Chemistry to join our growing organization. The Content Developer will work closely with an onsite team of fellow professors, chemists, and educators to contribute to our web-based MCAT and AP Chemistry products. This is a great opportunity to partner with some of the brightest minds in education. UWorld is a highly collaborative, creative, and stable employee-centric environment that provides long term career 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".
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum education required:
- Master's degree or higher in General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, or other related Chemical Science
Minimum experience required:
- Strong scientific writing background in General Chemistry
- Research experience in General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, or other related Chemical Science
- General Chemistry teaching experience at the undergraduate level (2+ years)
Required skills:
- Passion for education and learning
- Effective problem-solving skills and acute attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to think strategically and analytically and execute conceptual ideas into a finished product while meeting deadlines
- Proven history of working independently while operating within a team environment
- Ability to provide, receive, and respond to feedback positively
- Ability to adapt quickly, brainstorm, multi-task, and collaborate in a team setting
- Proficient in MS Office/working knowledge of IT
- Proven ability to write high-quality exam-level questions and rationales
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reports to the Manager of MCAT & AP Chemistry Product Development and writes content for the online MCAT and AP Chemistry Question Banks.
- Writes MCAT and AP Chemistry questions with comprehensive rationales
- Creates additional study resources including book materials, presentations, flashcards, and more
- Works closely with editing and scientific illustration teams to create exceptional educational content that adheres to UWorld standards
- Applies knowledge that reflects standardized exam content and practices for generation of test questions
- Collaborates with management and team members during peak periods of new content development and revision to ensure goals and deadlines are met
- Uses constructive feedback to validate the accuracy and relevance of content written by other team members
- Participates in ongoing performance evaluation of current test items in the question bank
- Communicates effectively with quality assurance team to resolve technical issues related to content in a timely manner
- Works with IT and other support teams to troubleshoot content development issues that may arise
- Works with marketing and sales to develop content geared toward building and maintaining the UWorld brand
- Recognizes and champions the integrity and security of question bank content and proprietary assets
- Responds quickly to address user feedback and makes necessary edits to question bank content
BENEFITS
Compensation and benefits
- Salary starts at $70K, with higher compensation based on experience
- Stable and growing work environment that prioritizes a quality work/life balance
- Paid time off (based on sliding scale according to hire date and work hours)
- Onsite and relaxed work environment
- Generous paid holiday schedule that includes the entire week of Christmas off
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, vision, dental, life, disability)
- 401(k) plan for retirement with 5% employer matching (eligibility after 90 days of employment)
- On-site group fitness classes held twice daily
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Chemistry Professor
Translate your credentials for PERM documentation
Foreign academic transcripts and degree equivalencies must be evaluated by a NACES-approved credential evaluator before your employer files PERM. Get a course-by-course evaluation, not just a general equivalency, since DOL scrutinizes chemistry faculty credential matches closely.
Target research universities with active PERM history
R1 and R2 institutions filing PERM for chemistry faculty are documented in OFLC disclosure data. Prioritize departments running federally funded research programs, since grant-backed labs are more likely to justify permanent sponsorship over a temporary work authorization arrangement.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Chemistry Professor openings by employers with confirmed green card sponsorship history. This cuts the time spent cold-applying to departments that haven't sponsored EB-2 or EB-3 positions before.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before accepting an offer
If your doctorate is in a closely related field rather than chemistry specifically, your employer may default to EB-3 professional rather than EB-2 advanced degree. Ask HR whether they intend to file EB-2 and confirm the job description requires an advanced degree as a minimum.
Ask your department about the PERM recruitment timeline
PERM requires the employer to run a DOL-mandated recruitment process before filing, which takes at least 60 days. Starting after your H-1B approval can delay green card filing by months, so ask whether your department plans to begin PERM recruitment concurrently with your visa transfer.
Verify the prevailing wage before your offer letter is finalized
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for chemistry faculty in the hiring location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your SOC code before your offer is signed, so you can flag any discrepancy before the I-140 stage.
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Find Chemistry Professor JobsChemistry Professor Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do most U.S. universities sponsor Chemistry Professors for a green card?
Research universities and many four-year colleges regularly sponsor chemistry faculty through EB-2 and EB-3. Community colleges and smaller teaching-focused institutions are less consistent, since PERM sponsorship requires dedicated HR capacity and legal resources. Your strongest prospects are at departments with active research programs and existing relationships with immigration counsel.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B provides temporary status for up to six years and is subject to the annual cap and lottery for most employers. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency, has no annual cap at the petition stage, and lets you stay in the same role indefinitely. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM and I-140 together typically take one to two years before you can file for adjustment of status.
What does the PERM process actually require from a chemistry faculty employer?
Your employer must conduct a formal DOL-supervised recruitment campaign to confirm no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. This includes placing job ads in specific formats, documenting applicant rejections with lawful reasons, and filing Form 9089 with OFLC. The department chair and HR must both be involved, and the process cannot begin until after you have a signed offer.
Can I search for Chemistry Professor jobs that specifically offer green card sponsorship?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you filter Chemistry Professor openings by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're only seeing roles where the institution has already gone through the PERM process for similar positions. That's a more reliable signal than a generic 'willing to sponsor' line in a job posting.
Does my chemistry doctorate need to be from a U.S. institution to qualify for EB-2?
No. USCIS accepts foreign doctoral degrees for EB-2 advanced degree petitions as long as the degree is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. doctorate by a recognized credential evaluation service. A course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-member organization is the standard your employer's immigration attorney will request when preparing the I-140 petition.
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