English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary - AI Trainer (Contract)

Role Overview

Handshake is seeking experienced English Language and Literature Professors to contribute to an exciting hourly, temporary AI research project. No prior AI experience is required! As an AI Trainer, you'll leverage your expertise to evaluate AI-generated content, assess its relevance to your field, and provide clear, structured feedback to enhance the AI model's understanding of workplace tasks and language. This is a remote, flexible opportunity to contribute to the cutting edge of AI in education.

A Day in the Life of an AI Trainer

As an AI Trainer, your day will involve a mix of critical thinking, evaluation, and communication. Here's a glimpse into your potential daily activities:

• Prompt Engineering: Crafting effective prompts for AI models to generate content related to English Language and Literature. This could involve creating scenarios, questions, or tasks that reflect real-world applications of your expertise.
• AI Model Evaluation: Analyzing the responses generated by AI models based on your prompts. You'll assess the accuracy, relevance, coherence, and overall quality of the content.
• Feedback Delivery: Providing detailed and constructive feedback to the AI development team. Your feedback will help the models learn and improve their ability to generate high-quality content.
• Research and Analysis: Staying up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in AI and their applications in education. This will enable you to provide more informed feedback and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the AI models.
• Collaboration: Working asynchronously with AI labs and other experts to contribute to the project's overall goals. This may involve sharing insights, participating in discussions, and contributing to the development of best practices.

Why Remote?

This role is fully remote, offering you the flexibility to work from anywhere in the USA. This eliminates the need for commuting and allows you to create a work environment that suits your needs. Additionally, the asynchronous nature of the work allows you to complete tasks on your own schedule, making it a perfect opportunity for those with other commitments.

Career Path

While this is a contract role, it offers valuable experience in the rapidly growing field of AI. The skills you develop as an AI Trainer can be applied to a variety of roles in education, technology, and research. This experience can serve as a stepping stone to positions such as:

• AI Curriculum Developer
• Educational Content Specialist
• AI Research Assistant
• Instructional Designer
• Technical Writer

Salary & Benefits

This is an hourly, contract position. While specific compensation details are not provided, Handshake offers competitive rates for AI Trainer roles. The benefits of this position include:

• Flexible work schedule
• Remote work environment
• Opportunity to learn new skills in AI
• Contribution to cutting-edge research
• Networking opportunities

Handshake's Mission

Handshake's mission is to democratize opportunity for students and recent graduates. By connecting students with employers and providing access to valuable career resources, Handshake is helping to level the playing field and ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed. Your work as an AI Trainer will contribute to this mission by helping to develop AI tools that can support students and educators in the field of English Language and Literature.

How to Apply

To apply for the English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary - AI Trainer (Contract) position, follow these steps:

1. Create a Handshake account
2. Upload your resume and verify your identity
3. Get matched and onboarded into relevant projects
4. Start working and earning

FAQ

1. What qualifications are required for this role?

   You need at least 4 years of professional experience in English Language and Literature or a related field.

2. Is prior AI experience required?

   No, prior AI experience is not required. Handshake will provide the necessary training and resources.

3. What type of work will I be doing?

   You will be evaluating AI-generated content, assessing its relevance to English Language and Literature, and providing feedback to improve the AI models.

4. How many hours per week will I be working?

   The hours are flexible, with no minimum commitment. Most AI Trainers average 5-20 hours per week.

5. Is this a remote position?

   Yes, this is a fully remote position.

6. What type of feedback is expected?

   Clear, well-structured and constructive feedback is expected to enhance the AI model's understanding.

7. How will I be compensated?

   You will be compensated hourly for your work. (Specific rate to be discussed during the application process.)

8. Who do I contact if I have questions?

   Visit the Handshake Help Center or contact Handshake Support via the Handshake website for more information.

9. Can international students apply?

   F-1 students eligible for CPT or OPT may be eligible. See the Handshake Help Center for further details.

10. What are the system requirements?

    Stable internet connection and a computer with word-processing capabilities and video call capability (Zoom or Google Meet).