Mechanical Engineering Professor

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Mechanical Engineering Professor contributing to AI research by designing assessment questions in mechanical engineering. Leveraging domain expertise to train AI systems with rigorous academic content.

Posted 7/15/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on assessment design and educational content creation, including the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, exam-ready materials. Strong communication skills and meticulous attention to detail are essential for maintaining technical accuracy and quality in deliverables.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PhD Or MS In Mechanical EngineeringUniversity-Level Teaching ExperienceAssessment Design And Rubric DevelopmentAuthoring Graduate-Level ExamsExceptional Written And Verbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Solid MechanicsStructural MechanicsDynamicsVibration ControlThermal-FluidsExam DesignContent CreationTechnical AccuracyPedagogical Quality ReviewAssessment Question Authoring

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailSelf-MotivatedOrganizedIndependent WorkEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Digital Workflow ToolsCollaborative Digital Platforms

Industry Keywords

Mechanical EngineeringGraduate-Level EducationAcademic AssessmentEducational Content Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engaging Mechanical Engineering Professors, adjuncts, and academic instructors to participate in a high-impact AI research project for a customer.
Apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems.
Shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input.
Design and author rigorous single-option (multiple-choice) assessment questions in your specialization within mechanical engineering, calibrated for graduate or postgraduate complexity.
Translate advanced concepts from Solid & Structural Mechanics, Dynamics & Vibration & Control, or Thermal-Fluids into challenging exam-quality content.
Develop detailed explanations and rationales for answer choices, maintaining the clarity and precision expected in academic settings.
Review and validate the technical accuracy and pedagogical quality of AI-generated mechanical engineering materials.
Collaborate asynchronously with other subject matter experts and project coordinators to refine and improve content quality.
Conduct quality checks, revisions, and enhancements on contributed materials based on feedback and project standards.
Maintain thorough records of assignments and submissions using digital workflow tools provided for the engagement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD or MS in Mechanical Engineering
Current or previous university-level teaching experience (professor, adjunct, lecturer, or TA) in one or more core areas: Solid & Structural Mechanics, Dynamics & Vibration & Control, or Thermal-Fluids.
Experience authoring, grading, or reviewing graduate-level exams, problem sets, or coursework.
Demonstrated ability to convert complex mechanical engineering principles into clear, exam-ready written content.
Background in assessment design, rubric development, or educational content creation.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; adept at articulating intricate concepts concisely and accurately.
Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to technical accuracy in all deliverables.
Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently in a remote, asynchronous project environment; familiarity with collaborative digital platforms is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A very attractive and competitive package is offered