Literature Expert - Remote Contract Role
Listing checked September 22, 2026 · pay as published by AfterQuery
Overview
AfterQuery seeks literary scholars to craft close reading and interpretation scenarios that frontier AI labs use to test model judgment. You will write reference readings that anchor each claim in textual evidence and grade model output for fidelity to the text, interpretive depth and awareness of craft. The work stays within your specialty, where rigor matters more than volume. Set your own hours, scale up or down week to week, and receive weekly pay via Stripe. The role is remote and async, with a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week.
What You'll Do4
- 1Design literary scenarios that challenge close reading and interpretation skills.
- 2Compose reference readings that present the textual evidence supporting each interpretive claim.
- 3Evaluate model responses for fidelity to the text, depth of interpretation, and awareness of craft.
- 4Identify and flag readings that sound sophisticated but ignore what the text says.
Requirements8
- 1Advanced degree in literature, English, comparative literature or a related discipline.
- 2At least 2 years of experience in teaching, research, editorial work or published literary writing.
- 3Demonstrated close reading depth across periods, genres or traditions.
- 4Strong written English for documenting interpretive reasoning.
- 5Ability to commit 10 or more hours per week.
- 6PhD with peer reviewed publications (preferred).
- 7Editorial or creative writing craft experience (preferred).
- 8Reading knowledge of literatures beyond English (preferred).
Who Should Apply
The ideal candidate holds an advanced degree in literature and brings at least two years of teaching, research, editorial or published writing experience. You have deep close reading skills across multiple periods or traditions and can explain your interpretive choices in clear written English. This role suits scholars who want to work in their specialty on a flexible schedule and are comfortable with a 10-hour weekly minimum. Applicants without a strong foundation in close reading or those who cannot commit the required hours often score low on fit. The role is not a good match for people seeking full-time hours or those who prefer collaborative, in-person academic settings.
Salary Insight
The rate for this contract ranges from $50 to $100 per hour, with weekly payments via Stripe. This range aligns with what frontier AI labs pay literary scholars for expert data work, with the higher end reserved for candidates who hold a PhD and have peer reviewed publications.
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Compensation
$50–100/hr
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Application Tip
When you apply, highlight your close reading depth across specific periods or traditions and mention any peer reviewed publications or editorial experience. Quantify your teaching or research years and note your capacity to commit 10 hours per week.
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