English Educator - AI Research

English Educator - AI Research at Sepal summary:
Sepal seeks experienced English language and literature educators (master's+ and ≥4 years college/university teaching) to contribute to qualitative research defining professional benchmarks. Contributors will document teaching innovations, develop domain-specific screening criteria, and create case studies to shape evaluation frameworks for hiring and peer review. Remote, US/Canada-based role; paid $40–$65/hr with bonuses, flexible asynchronous work and short calibration sessions required.

About the Project Sepal is conducting a qualitative research study to define benchmarks of professional excellence in English language and literature education. We are looking for experienced professionals to contribute their expertise through structured documentation of their work, creation of domain-specific screening criteria, and development of high-quality case studies. Selected contributors will help shape an industry-informed framework for evaluating English language and literature education expertise, with a focus on real-world practices, decision-making, and professional judgment.

Ideal Participants May Hold Titles Such As - English Professor - Literature Instructor - Composition Teacher - Creative Writing Instructor - English Department Lecturer - Rhetoric and Writing Instructor Requirements - Master's degree or higher in English, Literature, Comparative Literature, or a closely related field - Minimum 4 years of full time professional teaching experience at the college or university level - Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development and student assessment - Published scholarly work or equivalent professional contributions (preferred) - Fluent in English - Currently residing in the United States or Canada - Access to a computer with stable internet and video conferencing capabilities - Comfortable with remote work tools (messaging, video calls, uploading documents) - Able to work independently and follow written instructions What You'll Do - Share your professional journey, teaching philosophy, and scholarly interests - Help define field specific evaluation criteria used in faculty hiring and peer review - Document at least one substantial teaching innovation, curriculum project, or scholarly contribution, including context, approach, challenges, and outcomes - Participate in short feedback or calibration sessions as needed Compensation & Logistics - $40 to $65 per hour, depending on expertise and relevance, with bonuses for key contributions - Begins with a paid trial period - Paid every two weeks based on approved and tracked hours - Fully remote and async friendly, work at your own pace within flexible deadlines
- Location:

United States or Canada