Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
The short answer
This job is expected to meaningfully change. AI can already assist with or automate many of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 562 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second most exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. That doesn't mean the job goes away—it means more of its tasks are the kind AI can help with.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a third of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second most exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 85% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
AI could do much of this on its own
Compile, administer, and grade examinations or assign this work to others.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, data structures, and software design.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Direct research of other teachers or of graduate students working for advanced academic degrees.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Maintain computer equipment used in instruction.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Participate in campus and community events.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Act as advisers to student organizations.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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