Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
Mercor • Remote, Canada, United Kingdom
Education
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Type
Hourly
Pay
$60-100/hr
Your rate depends on your experience and the task.
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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: 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
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Does Mercor's application require an on-camera interview?
Yes. You record a video interview with an AI interviewer that asks about your resume, and clients watch it before they hire, so plan to be on camera.
Does it cost money to apply to Mercor?
No, applying to and joining Mercor is free. Mercor charges the client a fee on top of your rate. If anyone asks you to pay to join, treat it as a scam.
What does task-based AI training work look like?
Short, hands-on tasks such as recording videos, sorting images, rating AI answers or checking data. Most take 5 to 60 minutes each.
What does Humanities work look like for a Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary?
You check AI answers to Humanities questions, correct their errors and write expert reasoning. As a Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary, you're hired for that judgment, so hands-on Humanities experience matters.
How many hours per week does this role require?
Based on the listing, this role is scoped at about 15 hours per week. Plan your week around it.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $60-100/hr, an hourly rate. Where you land in the range depends on your background and the assessment. Pay can change after we check the listing, so confirm the rate on the platform's application page.
What happens when I click Apply on this listing?
Apply opens Mercor's site, where you create an account and follow its sign-up steps.
Can I apply from outside Canada or the United Kingdom?
This role is open only to people based in Canada and the United Kingdom. The limit is usually about where the platform can legally hire, so applying from elsewhere rarely leads to an offer. Check the description for tax or right-to-work rules before you apply, since they can differ by country.
How soon will I start working after applying to Mercor?
Usually after a few weeks. Applying puts you in Mercor's pool of candidates, and you start once a client, such as an AI lab, picks your profile.