About Us: Prometric is a leading provider of technology-enabled testing and assessment solutions to many of the world’s most recognized licensing and certification organizations, academic institutions, and government agencies. We support more than 7 million test takers annually at our testing locations in 180 countries around the world. With over three decades of experience working with clients of all sizes across a multitude of industry sectors, our mission is to design and deliver the highest quality and most innovative testing solutions anytime, anywhere.
Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) – DSST Exam Development
Remote | Contract | October 2025 – November 2026
Prometric, a global leader in technology-enabled testing and assessment solutions. We are developing high-quality multiple-choice items for college/university-level DANTES Subject Standardized Tests examinations (DSST). We are seeking experienced Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to assist in the creation and review of test questions across a range of academic and professional disciplines.
As an SME, you will work closely with Prometric’s test development team to ensure the content accuracy, relevance, and quality of DSST test items. This role is remote and will involve periodic assignments and virtual collaboration via Prometric’s online item authoring system, including scheduled conference calls between October 2025 and November 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and review multiple-choice test items aligned with exam specifications
- Ensure content accuracy, clarity, and alignment with learning objectives
- Participate in virtual meetings and provide feedback to Prometric’s test developers
- Meet deadlines and maintain high standards of academic rigor
Qualifications:
- U.S. citizenship required
- Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant discipline
- College or university teaching experience in the subject area within the past 3 years
- Access to current foundational text and/or resource materials (VitalSource and/or college/university library)
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Proven ability to meet project deadlines consistently
Requirements:
We are currently seeking SMEs with in-depth knowledge in at least one of the following subject areas:
- Ethics & Society
- Business Mathematics
- Criminal Justice
- Environmental Science
- Fundamentals of College Algebra
- Fundamentals of Counseling
- Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
- Lifespan Developmental Psychology
- Principles of Finance
- Principles of Statistics
- Technical Writing
- American Government and Politics
13. Introduction to Psychology
14. Analyzing and Interpreting English Literature
15. English Composition
SMEs should be adept at critical thinking, able to clearly convey complex academic concepts, and comfortable translating subject knowledge into accessible assessment content. This is a unique opportunity for academic professionals to contribute their expertise toward the development of nationally recognized assessments. Your work will directly impact the quality and rigor of exams that support candidates in achieving academic and professional success.
Prometric is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring based on sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.
Skills Required
- U.S. citizenship
- Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant discipline
- College or university teaching experience in the subject area within the past three years
- Access to current foundational textbooks or resource materials through VitalSource or a college/university library
- In-depth knowledge of at least one listed subject area, including Principles of Finance
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Ability to consistently meet project deadlines
- Ability to develop and review multiple-choice assessment items
What We Do
Prometric is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Educational Testing Service and a trusted provider of technology-enabled testing. Prometric is a trusted global provider of market-leading technology-enabled test development and delivery solutions. Committed to a set of values that believes in getting the highest quality, most innovative test to the right location at the right time and to the right test taker, Prometric helps test takers worldwide to better their lives and careers by delivering more than 7 million tests each year in over 180 countries. Through innovation, workflow automation and standardization, Prometric delivers tests on behalf of more than 300 clients in the academic, financial, government, healthcare, professional association and corporate employer markets for people to become licensed physicians, architects, certified accountants and financial planners, K-12 teachers, attorneys, credentialed project managers, law enforcement officers, software engineers, graduate students and many other accredited and distinguished professionals. Prometric employees are innovative, compassionate and dedicated professionals, always focused on delivering a perfect test for every candidate. At Prometric, employees receive professional development and leadership opportunities at every stage of their careers. Prometric offers its employees full health care coverage and competitive salaries and benefits.
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