Economics Professor - AI Trainer (Contract)

Handshake•Austin, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

Handshake is seeking experienced Economics Professors to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional full-time faculty role. You’ll use your real-world experience teaching economics at the post-secondary level to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI better understand economic concepts, pedagogy, and academic language. This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity that can be done alongside your primary employment. This project is designed for professionals who are already working (or have recently worked) in roles such as: Economics Professor (tenure-track, tenured, or teaching faculty) Associate or Assistant Professor of Economics Adjunct Professor or Part-Time Economics Faculty Visiting Professor or Lecturer teaching economics at the college or university level This is not a traditional full-time role. You’ll apply once and, if qualified, be considered for part-time, project-based work as new projects become available. This project involves using your professional experience as an Economics Professor to design job-related questions and review AI-generated responses for accuracy, clarity, and relevance to real-world economics instruction. No prior AI or technical experience is required.

Requirements

4+ years of professional experience teaching economics at the post-secondary level
Hands-on experience designing and delivering undergraduate or graduate-level economics courses (e.g., microeconomics, macroeconomics, or related fields)
Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
Comfortable working independently and following written guidelines
Professional judgment, reliability, and a high standard of discretion and confidentiality, especially with sensitive or proprietary information.