Geology Professor - AI Trainer (Contract)

Handshake•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Remote

About The Position

Handshake is seeking experienced Geology 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 geology to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI better understand geological concepts, field practices, 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: Deliver lectures and supervise laboratory and field work in atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences, while maintaining student records and evaluating academic performance. Engage in research, publish findings, and participate in professional development. Collaborate on curriculum development and serve on academic committees, contributing to institutional policies and departmental matters. 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 a Geology Professor to design job-related questions and review AI-generated responses for accuracy, clarity, and relevance to real-world geology instruction. No prior AI or technical experience is required.

Requirements

4+ years of professional experience teaching geology or closely related Earth science subjects at the post-secondary level
Hands-on experience designing and delivering geology courses, labs, or field-based instruction
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