Sociology Professor

About the role

Handshake is recruiting Sociology Professors to contribute to an hourly, temporary AI research project. In this program, you’ll leverage your professional experience to evaluate what AI models produce in your field, assess content related to your work, and deliver clear, structured feedback that strengthens the model’s understanding of workplace tasks and language. The opportunity runs year-round, with project opportunities opening periodically across different areas of expertise.

The position is remote and asynchronous; you’ll work independently from wherever you are. Hours are flexible with no minimum commitment, though most contributors average 5–20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Develop prompts for AI models that reflect tasks and language from your field.
• Evaluate responses generated by AI models.
• Provide structured feedback to improve the model’s accuracy and relevance.

Qualifications

You have at least 2 years of professional experience in one or more of the following types of work. The examples below reflect real-world responsibilities that provide the context needed to evaluate and train high-quality AI models:

• Prepare and deliver lectures on sociology topics, evaluate and grade student work, and facilitate classroom discussions.
• Conduct research and publish findings, while staying updated on field developments.
• Advise students on academic and career paths, supervise research, and participate in departmental and community activities.

You’re able to participate in asynchronous work in partnership with leading AI labs.