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History/Humanities Specialist
Job in
New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
Mercor
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
History Teacher
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: New York
History / Humanities Specialist Role Overview
Mercor is contracting experts in the humanities to support a project focused on analytical and interpretive writing across disciplines such as history, philosophy, and cultural studies. This work involves synthesizing arguments from complex texts, analyzing changes across time periods, and connecting historical events to broader social dynamics. Freelancers will help distill nuanced reasoning for use in advanced AI training.
Key Responsibilities- Analyze humanities texts for interpretive depth and argumentative structure
- Synthesize themes across time periods, movements, or cultural contexts
- Interpret primary sources and connect them to broader historical or philosophical arguments
- Evaluate causal reasoning in topics such as reform, identity, and power dynamics
- Provide concise, well‑structured written explanations grounded in source material
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in History, Philosophy, Cultural Studies, or a related field
- Proven experience in academic writing, source interpretation, or historical analysis
- Strong ability to connect abstract concepts with concrete historical examples
- Excellent writing, reasoning, and analytical skills
- Comfortable working independently in a remote, detail‑oriented setting
- Remote and asynchronous — set your own schedule
- Expected commitment: 10–20 hours/week
- Well‑suited for academic researchers, educators, or freelance writers
- $45 per hour
- Independent contractor status
- Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
- US‑Based
- Submit your resume to get started
- May be asked to complete a brief interpretive writing assessment
- Follow up typically within 3–5 business days
- Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations
- Investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey
- Thousands of professionals across domains such as law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI
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