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Remote | History & Political Science Assessment Expert — $40–$75/hour

24MAGNew York, NYRemoteApril 29th, 2026
We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for professionals experienced in history, political science, international relations, government, public policy, academic assessment design, question authoring, and structured content review.This role supports current and upcoming remote consulting opportunities focused on high-quality history and political science assessment development, multiple-choice question writing, academic content verification, reference solution review, and rigorous reasoning evaluation. Selected professionals will apply their subject-matter expertise to author, review, and validate challenging assessment materials across core history and political science domains.Key ResponsibilitiesProfessionals in this role may contribute to:History & Political Science Question AuthoringCreate original, challenging multiple-choice questions across history, political science, international relations, government, and related social science domainsDesign questions that test deep conceptual understanding, historical reasoning, comparative analysis, and political interpretationEnsure each question is precise, self-contained, unambiguous, and answerable based on the information providedDevelop plausible answer choices that challenge advanced learners and expert reviewersReasoning, Solution Writing & Difficulty CalibrationWrite clear, step-by-step reference solutions in structured markdown formatRate question difficulty across levels such as introductory undergraduate, advanced undergraduate, or postgraduate-level expertiseProvide academic references from reputable sources such as peer-reviewed publications, university materials, or recognized scholarly resourcesEnsure solutions are accurate, concise, logically sound, and aligned with the intended historical or political science conceptQuestion Verification & Academic ReviewReview pre-written questions for accuracy, clarity, rigor, completeness, and solvabilityFlag issues involving ambiguity, missing context, weak distractors, unclear wording, or incorrect answer logicEdit questions where needed and document the rationale for changesMaintain high standards for conceptual precision, academic quality, and assessment reliabilityIdeal ProfileStrong candidates may have:Advanced expertise in history, political science, international relations, public policy, government, security studies, archaeology, or related fieldsStrong command of historiographical methods, political theory, comparative politics, international relations, and evidence-based analysisExperience authoring, reviewing, teaching, grading, or verifying academic assessment contentAbility to express complex historical and political ideas clearly and concisely in written EnglishStrong attention to detail and ability to identify subtle reasoning, factual, or conceptual issuesComfort working independently on asynchronous academic review tasksEducational BackgroundPhD or doctoral candidacy in history, political science, international relations, public policy, archaeology, or a closely related field is highly relevantMaster's degree may be suitable for candidates with exceptional depth in a specific subdomainEquivalent experience in advanced research, teaching, academic writing, policy analysis, assessment design, or scholarly review may also be valuableNice to HaveResearch publications, university teaching experience, tutoring experience, policy experience, or academic assessment backgroundFamiliarity with world history, U.S. history, European history, prehistory, archaeology, international relations, security studies, government, politics, or U.S. foreign policyExperience preparing or reviewing exam questions, benchmark tasks, academic rubrics, reference solutions, or social science problem setsStrong comfort with markdown formatting, academic references, scholarly terminology, and structured review workflowsAvailability for approximately 10+ hours per week depending on project needsWhy This OpportunityApply advanced history and political science expertise to structured remote project workContribute to high-quality academic benchmark development, question authoring, solution review, and reasoning evaluationWork on flexible assignments aligned with your academic or policy backgroundUse your analytical judgment in a rigorous, detail-oriented review environmentRemote structure with competitive hourly compensationContract DetailsIndependent contractor roleFully remote with flexible schedulingPart-time commitment of approximately 10+ hours per week depending on project availabilityCompetitive rates between $40–$75 per hour depending on expertiseWeekly payments via Stripe or WiseProjects may be extended, shortened, or adjusted depending on scope and performanceWork will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institutionAbout The PlatformThis opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. 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