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Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

Mercor • Remote, Canada, United Kingdom

Education

Not stated

Type

Hourly

Pay Rate

$60–$100/hr

Listed

261d ago

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What We Know About This Role

Weekly hours
15 hrs/week

About this role

From the Mercor listing

Mercor is recruiting Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary to work on a research project for one of the world’s top AI companies. This project involves using your professional experience to design questions related to your occupation as a Sociology Teacher, Postsecondary.

Applicants must:

  • Have 4+ years full-time work experience in this occupation;
  • Be based in the US, UK, or Canada
  • We aim to make the hourly compensation rate offered to you competitive based on your professional background and geographic location (please note that the listed hourly compensation scale is for U.S.-based applicants and that that scale will differ depending on where a candidate is geographically based)
  • This project requires that you be able to commit a minimum of 15 hours per week
  • We currently estimate that this project will last through the mid 2026 and quite possibly longer. Please note that this estimate is subject to change - but if this listing is still up, then that means that the project is still running!
  • Please note you will need access to a desktop or laptop computer for this project and that we cannot accept applicants who use chromebook computers

Requirements

  • Must be eligible to work in one of: Remote, Canada, United Kingdom
  • Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
  • Reliable high-speed internet connection
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in Humanities

How long hiring takes

Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.

Within 2 weeks
~25%
Within 6 weeks
~60%
Within 3 months
~80%

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Why this role

This Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary role runs entirely remote at $60–$100/hr, so your location stops being a factor in whether you can do Humanities work for an AI lab.

Talent pool

We're light on Humanities candidates

We've matched 30 people with a Humanities background against 397 Humanities listings we've tracked, so most go out without one. Set up a profile and we'll consider you for a role like this one.

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Common questions

Does Mercor's application require an on-camera interview?

Yes, every applicant records a video interview with an AI interviewer that asks questions about your resume. Clients review that recording to judge communication skills before matching, so there's no way to apply without going on camera.

Does it cost money to apply to Mercor?

No, applying and joining Mercor is free. Mercor's revenue comes from a fee it charges the client on top of your hourly rate, not from applicants. Treat any request for payment to join as a red flag.

What does task-based AI training work look like?

Practical, hands-on data work: recording short videos, categorizing images, rating text responses, or analyzing data. Tasks are designed to be short and distinct, typically 5 to 60 minutes each.

What does Humanities work look like for a Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary?

Tasks here are scoped to Humanities, not generic labeling. As a Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Humanities) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Humanities background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.

What specific skills does this listing call for?

AI Training is named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with this, expect the screening process to test for it directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.

How many hours per week does this role require?

Based on the listing, this role is scoped at about 15 hours per week. Treat this as a real commitment expectation, not a loose estimate.

How much does this specific role pay?

This listing is posted at $60–$100/hr, an hourly rate. The range reflects experience level and negotiated terms, not a placeholder, so where you land in it depends on your background and the assessment. Pay can change between when we last checked the listing and when you apply, so confirm the current number on the platform's own application page before committing time.

What happens when I click Apply on this listing?

You'll be taken to Mercor's external site to complete your application there. This listing links through a referral, but the process is identical to applying directly; the link just routes you correctly. Create an account on their site and follow their onboarding steps.

Can I apply from outside Canada or the United Kingdom?

This specific role is open only to people based in Canada and the United Kingdom. If you are somewhere else, applying is unlikely to lead to an offer even if you pass the assessment, because the restriction is usually about where the work can legally be contracted rather than your skills. Read the full description for any tax-residency or right-to-work caveats before you apply, since they can differ by country.

How soon will I start working after applying to Mercor?

Not immediately. Mercor is a talent marketplace, not a task queue, so applying puts you in a pool of candidates. You start working only once a specific client, like a major AI lab, selects your profile, and that matching process can take weeks.