Mechanical Engineering Professor | $60-$130/hr Remote
Overview
Join micro1 as a Mechanical Engineering Professor and contribute your academic expertise to a cutting-edge AI research project. In this remote contractor role, you'll design graduate-level assessment questions and refine AI-generated materials—no prior AI experience needed, just deep domain knowledge. Your work will directly influence how next-generation AI systems learn and reason in core mechanical engineering fields.
What You'll Do7
- 1Create rigorous multiple-choice questions at the graduate or postgraduate level within your mechanical engineering specialty.
- 2Break down complex concepts from areas like Solid & Structural Mechanics, Dynamics & Vibration & Control, and Thermal-Fluids into clear, exam-quality content.
- 3Write detailed rationales for each answer choice, ensuring the clarity and precision expected in academic assessment.
- 4Review and validate the technical accuracy and pedagogical quality of AI-generated mechanical engineering materials.
- 5Collaborate asynchronously with other subject matter experts and project coordinators to refine content quality.
- 6Perform quality checks and revisions based on feedback, maintaining high standards for all deliverables.
- 7Keep organized records of assignments and submissions using provided digital workflow tools.
Requirements7
- 1A PhD or MS in Mechanical Engineering with university-level teaching experience (professor, adjunct, lecturer, or TA) in one or more of: Solid & Structural Mechanics, Dynamics & Vibration & Control, or Thermal-Fluids.
- 2Experience authoring, grading, or reviewing graduate-level exams, problem sets, or coursework.
- 3Ability to translate complex mechanical engineering principles into clear, exam-ready written content.
- 4Background in assessment design, rubric development, or educational content creation.
- 5Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for articulating intricate concepts concisely and accurately.
- 6Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to technical accuracy.
- 7Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently in a remote, asynchronous environment. Familiarity with collaborative digital platforms is a plus.
Who Should Apply
This role is ideal for experienced mechanical engineering academics—professors, adjuncts, lecturers, or PhD-level instructors—who enjoy crafting challenging exam content and have a knack for breaking down advanced topics. You should be comfortable working autonomously in a remote setting and excited to apply your domain expertise to train AI systems. No previous AI experience is necessary, but a passion for precise, educational writing is essential.
Salary Insight
The role pays $60-$130 per hour on a contract basis, with earnings commensurate with experience and specialization.
Required Skills
Application Tip
When applying, highlight a specific example of a graduate-level exam question you've designed—include the subject, the question, and the rationale behind the answer choices to demonstrate your assessment design skills.
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