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

College Board

5d•$96,000 - $135,000•Remote

About The Position

The Director I, AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism is responsible for preserving and improving the quality and validity of the AP exam, course curriculum, and professional development content. The role leads assessment item development and management from authoring through administration, trains and collaborates with subject-matter experts, and integrates AI tools ethically and effectively to support fairness, validity, and innovation in assessment. The director translates between academic experts and psychometricians, develops formative assessment materials and teacher resources, and serves as a point of contact for AP committees and subject-matter expert communities. In partnership with other AP teams, the director supports the strategic growth of AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism globally. The role may also involve presenting to academic and membership audiences and developing assessments for other AP physics courses as needed. The position leads assessment development and scoring, including the development and revision of assessment content and forms, scoring materials, and AP Reading publications. It also contributes to assessment quality and process improvements, monitors exam and reader quality, and collaborates on cut scores. Course and program work includes refining the course framework, supporting new instructional products, engaging educators, and collaborating with professional learning and higher education teams. This is a full-time remote role. Candidates who live near College Board offices may choose a hybrid schedule, with Tuesday and Wednesday in the office. All employees occasionally travel for business. The role requires travel 6–8 times per year, plus up to two additional weeks for the AP Reading. Target start date is January 2027. The hiring range is $96,000–$135,000.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Physics or a directly related discipline.
Knowledge of current trends in the discipline.
At least 5 years of experience in standardized assessment development or related work.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Solid technical proficiency and a customer-focused mindset.
Excellent organizational and planning skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, and close attention to detail, including proofreading.
Demonstrated ability to implement processes and procedures, manage project plans and schedules, and maintain tracking documentation.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively across levels and give and receive constructive feedback.
Ability to travel 6–8 times per year, plus up to two additional weeks for the AP Reading.
Eligibility and authorization to work in the United States.
Passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work.
Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, willingness to experiment with and adopt AI-driven solutions, and ability to learn and apply digital tools independently.
Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
Learner’s mindset, commitment to growth, openness to diverse perspectives and feedback, and commitment to continuous improvement.
Drive for impact and excellence, including solving complex problems, making data-informed decisions, and prioritizing effectively.
Collaborative and empathetic approach, ability to work across differences, foster trust, and contribute to shared success.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate in Physics or a directly related discipline.
Experience with digital assessment and teaching.

Responsibilities

Lead assessment development for AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism, including authoring and revising test content.
Train educator contributors and use generative AI to author or review assessment content and improve assessment processes.
Lead development and management of formative and summative assessment content and scoring materials through iterative internal and external reviews.
Develop assessment forms and ensure AP Exam development aligns with approved curricula and test specifications.
Plan and lead face-to-face, weekend, and virtual meetings with the AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism Test Development Committee, including agenda development and resolution of post-meeting content edits.
Train and directly supervise Test Development Committee members; recruit educators for the committee and other AP Program opportunities.
Lead annual scoring of AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism Exam responses at the in-person and online AP Reading, and produce AP Reading publications for teachers and students.
Contribute to assessment research, best practices, quality processes, and improvements to question task models and exam design.
Monitor exam validity, security, reliability, fairness, quality, and reader reliability; identify and execute targeted improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with psychometrics and AP Curriculum & Assessment staff to establish fair, reliable, and valid exam cut scores.
Refine the AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism Course Framework and its learning outcomes in alignment with strategic priorities and college and disciplinary standards.
Collaborate with AP teams on new instructional products, including prototypes and small-scale market testing as appropriate.
Engage with educators to support teacher satisfaction with the course and exam, and collaborate with the AP Professional Learning team to support consultants and teachers.
Work with the AP Higher Education team to increase college and university awareness, recruit faculty for the AP Reading, co-lead discipline-specific AP Faculty Colloquia, and support Visiting and Virtual Fellows Programs.
Travel for business, including 6–8 trips per year and up to two additional weeks for the AP Reading.
Present, speak, or moderate dialogue with academic and membership audiences as appropriate.