Academic Instructor (Remote | $90–$130/hr)

Synthires; United States; Remote; USD 124,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Synthires is seeking experienced education instructors to contribute to an innovative project focused on improving AI-driven learning tools. You will apply instructional design, learning assessment, content development, and learner engagement to evaluate and improve these tools.

This role requires no prior AI experience; your educational expertise and ability to provide actionable feedback remotely are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in education, instructional design, learning assessment, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of instructional design principles and learner assessment.
• Ability to evaluate educational activities for accuracy and educational value.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and refine interactive learning materials for accuracy and engagement.
• Analyze learning interactions to ensure understanding over memorization.
• Apply and improve assessment rubrics and outcome measures.
• Review content for academic rigor and alignment with objectives.
• Develop and improve visual and multimodal instructional resources.
• Document observations and recommendations clearly.
• Provide insights to improve AI-driven educational tools.

Skills

Instructional design

Learning assessment

Educational content development

Learner engagement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Education Instructor – Learning & Assessment Specialist

Position: Education Instructor – Learning & Assessment Specialist

Type: Contractor

Compensation: $90–$130/hour

Location: Remote

About the Opportunity

We’re seeking experienced education instructors to contribute their expertise to an innovative education project focused on improving next-generation AI systems. In this role, you’ll apply your knowledge of instructional design, learning assessment, educational content development, and learner engagement to evaluate and improve AI-driven learning tools.

No prior AI experience is required. Your educational expertise and understanding of effective teaching and assessment practices are what matter most.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and refine interactive learning materials, including quizzes, formative assessments, and tutoring content, for accuracy, pedagogical quality, and learner engagement.
• Analyze learning interactions to assess whether educational activities build lasting understanding rather than rote memorization.
• Apply and improve assessment rubrics, grading criteria, and outcome measurement tools.
• Review educational content for academic rigor, suitability for diverse learners, and alignment with learning objectives.
• Develop, review, and improve visual and multimodal instructional resources to support comprehension and retention.
• Document observations and recommendations clearly and precisely.
• Provide insights to improve AI-driven educational tools and resources using expertise in learning design and evaluation.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in education, instructional design, learning assessment, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of instructional design principles, effective teaching practices, and learner assessment.
• Ability to evaluate academic accuracy, learner appropriateness, and the educational value of learning activities.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for providing actionable feedback and collaborating remotely.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an instructional designer, learning scientist, assessment specialist, or educator in K–12, higher education, or educational technology.
• Demonstrated success designing, evaluating, or delivering tutoring materials, quizzes, formative assessments, or interactive educational media.
• Hands‑on experience developing or applying assessment rubrics, outcome measurement strategies, or innovative grading systems.
• Experience creating or optimizing visual, interactive, or multimodal learning materials for diverse audiences.
• Availability aligned with the US Pacific Time zone.

Compensation & Engagement

• Compensation: $90–$130 per hour.
• Engagement Type: Contractor.
• Work Arrangement: Fully remote.