Mechanical Engineering Professor
Micro1 • Remote
Education
Any
Type
per_task
Pay Rate (by country)
$60–$130/task
Actively Hiring
50 openings
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What We Know About This Role
- Start timeline
- Starts within 24–48 hrs of onboarding
About this Role
From the Micro1 listing
Role Title: Mechanical Engineering Professor Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging Mechanical Engineering Professors, adjuncts, and academic instructors to participate in a high-impact AI research project for a customer. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.
Scope of Work
- Design and author rigorous single-option (multiple-choice) assessment questions in your specialization within mechanical engineering, calibrated for graduate or postgraduate complexity.
- Translate advanced concepts from Solid & Structural Mechanics, Dynamics & Vibration & Control, or Thermal-Fluids into challenging exam-quality content.
- Develop detailed explanations and rationales for answer choices, maintaining the clarity and precision expected in academic settings.
- Review and validate the technical accuracy and pedagogical quality of AI-generated mechanical engineering materials.
- Collaborate asynchronously with other subject matter experts and project coordinators to refine and improve content quality.
- Conduct quality checks, revisions, and enhancements on contributed materials based on feedback and project standards.
- Maintain thorough records of assignments and submissions using digital workflow tools provided for the engagement.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD or MS in Mechanical Engineering, with current or previous university-level teaching experience (professor, adjunct, lecturer, or TA) in one or more core areas: Solid & Structural Mechanics, Dynamics & Vibration & Control, or Thermal-Fluids.
- Experience authoring, grading, or reviewing graduate-level exams, problem sets, or coursework.
- Demonstrated ability to convert complex mechanical engineering principles into clear, exam-ready written content.
- Background in assessment design, rubric development, or educational content creation.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; adept at articulating intricate concepts concisely and accurately.
- Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to technical accuracy in all deliverables.
- Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently in a remote, asynchronous project environment; familiarity with collaborative digital platforms is a plus.
Compensation Structure
Compensation is output-based; experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required to complete work may vary depending on the expert’s experience and workflow. Minimum submission requirements apply. Experts must submit a minimum of tasks per week.
Start Timeline & Availability
We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts ready to jump in right away. If selected, we expect you to start your first tasks within 24–48 hours of completing onboarding.
Requirements
- mechanical engineering
- solid and structural mechanics
- dynamics and vibration and control
- thermal-fluids
- technical writing
- assessment design
- educational content creation
Why This Role
Compensation is output-based; experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required to complete work may vary depending on the expert’s experience and workflow. Minimum submission requirements apply. Experts must submit a minimum of tasks per week.
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What does STEM work look like for a Mechanical Engineering Professor?
Tasks here are scoped to STEM, not generic labeling. As a Mechanical Engineering Professor, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to STEM) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on STEM background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
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