Director I, AP Physics C – Electricity & Magnetism Curriculum and Assessment

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Maintain and enhance the quality and integrity of AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism examinations, curriculum, and professional development resources.

• Oversee the development and management of exam items from creation to administration.

• Collaborate with and train subject-matter experts, including university professors and secondary school educators.

• Incorporate AI technologies into the creation and review of assessments to promote fairness, validity, and innovation.

• Educate SMEs on assessment development protocols.

• Serve as a liaison between academia and psychometricians.

• Create formative assessment materials and resources for AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism instructors worldwide.

• Act as a contact point for committees and subject-matter expert communities.

• Foster the strategic expansion of AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism on a global scale.

• Present, speak, and moderate discussions with academic and membership audiences as required.

• Direct assessment development and scoring processes, including authoring, revising, reviewing, and managing assessment content.

• Create assessment forms that align with approved curricula and test specifications.

• Facilitate face-to-face, weekend, and virtual Test Development Committee meetings.

• Supervise and recruit members for the Test Development Committee and educators.

• Lead annual AP Reading scoring events both in-person and online.

• Produce AP Reading publications for educators and students.

• Monitor exam validity, security, reliability, fairness, quality, and rater reliability.

• Collaborate with psychometrics staff to establish fair, reliable, and valid cut scores.

• Refine the AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism Course Framework.

• Support the development of new products, prototypes, and market testing.

• Engage with educators to enhance teacher satisfaction.

• Provide assistance to AP consultants and teachers through the AP Professional Learning team.

• Collaborate with the AP Higher Education team on college awareness, AP Reading recruitment, Faculty Colloquia, and Visiting and Virtual Fellows Programs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s degree in Physics or a closely related field (required).

• Awareness of current trends in Physics or a related discipline.

• A doctorate in the field is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated expertise in Physics.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in standardized assessment development or related fields.

• Preferred experience with digital assessment and teaching.

• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.

• Strong technical skills.

• Customer-oriented mindset.

• Exceptional organizational and planning skills, including proofreading capabilities.

• Ability to implement processes and procedures, manage project plans and timelines, and maintain tracking documentation.

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration capabilities.

• Ability to work effectively across various levels and engage in constructive feedback.

• Willingness to travel 6-8 times per year, plus up to two additional weeks for the AP Reading.

• Must be eligible and authorized to work in the United States.

• Openness to experimenting with and adopting AI-driven solutions.

• Capacity to independently and proactively learn and apply new digital tools.

• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.

• A learner’s mindset and dedication to personal growth.

• Ability to make data-informed decisions and address complex problems.

• Collaborative and empathetic approach.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote or hybrid option for candidates residing near College Board offices (in-office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays).

• Meaningful career with a supportive team.

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

• Location-adjusted salaries.

• Transparent discussions regarding compensation and benefits.

• Travel opportunities, including business travel and participation in AP Reading.