Literature Expert
Job Description
Create close-reading exercises and assess whether AI interpretations are supported by the language and form of a literary work.
What you will do
• Build passage-based questions about voice, form, genre and literary tradition.
• Write reference interpretations that connect each claim to textual evidence.
• Evaluate readings for faithfulness, depth and understanding of craft.
• Identify elaborate-sounding interpretations that misread or overlook the text.
Required background
• An advanced degree in literature, English, comparative literature or a closely related discipline.
• At least 2 years in literary teaching, research, editing or published criticism.
• Close-reading expertise across relevant periods, genres or traditions and clear written English.
• Availability for at least 10 hours each week.
Preferred background
• A PhD and peer-reviewed publications.
• Practical editing or creative-writing experience.
• Ability to read literary works in languages other than English.
Location and eligibility
• Remote work; country restrictions are not stated.
Availability
• Remote asynchronous work; at least 10 hours per week with flexible scheduling.
Pay and engagement
$53 • $105/hr
USD hourly compensation. The applicable rate and agreed work scope are confirmed before work begins.