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

The College Board

. Preserve and improve the quality and validity of AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism exams, curriculum, and professional development content .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $96,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in assessment development and scoring for AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism, with a strong focus on leveraging AI-driven solutions and maintaining exam validity and quality. Possesses strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills to effectively engage with educators and manage assessment processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Degree In PhysicsStandardized Assessment DevelopmentDigital Assessment ExperienceStrong Oral And Written Communication SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Assessment DevelopmentCurriculum DevelopmentContent ManagementData-Informed Decision MakingProofreadingTest Specification AlignmentAI-Driven SolutionsExam Validity MonitoringScoring Material ManagementCut Score Establishment

Soft Skills

Customer-Focused MindsetExcellent Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCollaborative ApproachLearner’s Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Digital ToolsAssessment SoftwareProject Tracking Documentation

Industry Keywords

AP Physics CElectricity And MagnetismProfessional DevelopmentHigher Education CollaborationTest Development Committee

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Preserve and improve the quality and validity of AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism exams, curriculum, and professional development content
Lead assessment development and scoring activities for AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
Author, revise, review, and manage formative and summative assessment content and scoring materials
Leverage generative AI to author and review assessment content and improve assessment processes
Develop assessment forms aligned with approved curricula and test specifications
Lead Test Development Committee meetings and resolve post-meeting content edits
Train and supervise Test Development Committee members and recruit educator contributors
Lead annual AP Reading scoring events and produce publications for teachers and students
Monitor exam validity, security, reliability, fairness, quality, and reader reliability
Collaborate with psychometrics staff to establish fair, reliable, and valid cut scores
Refine the AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism Course Framework
Support development and market testing of new AP products
Engage with educators to drive teacher satisfaction with the course and exam
Support AP consultants and teachers with the Professional Learning team
Collaborate with Higher Education teams to increase college and university awareness
Recruit college faculty for AP Reading and support AP Faculty Colloquia and fellowship programs
Present, speak, and moderate discussions with academic and membership audiences as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Physics or a directly related discipline (required)
Knowledge of current trends in Physics or a directly related discipline
Doctorate in the discipline strongly preferred
At least 5 years of experience in standardized assessment development or related work
Experience with digital assessment and teaching preferred
Strong oral and written communication skills
Solid technical proficiency
Customer-focused mindset
Excellent organizational and planning skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain close attention to detail, including proofreading
Ability to implement processes and procedures
Ability to manage project plans and schedules and maintain tracking documentation
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
Ability to work effectively across all levels and engage in constructive feedback
Ability 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
Willingness to experiment with and adopt AI-driven solutions
Comfort learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively
Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
Learner’s mindset and commitment to growth
Ability to make data-informed decisions and solve complex problems
Collaborative and empathetic approach

Benefits

Comp & perks

Option to be fully remote or hybrid for candidates living near College Board offices
Travel opportunities for business purposes
Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
Fair and competitive compensation
Salary adjusted by location
Supportive team and meaningful career
Professional development and engagement opportunities through AP Reading, colloquia, and fellowship programs