JOB REPORT / 25-1042 · 27 TASKS

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary.

Can AI do the work of Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondaries?

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Prepare materials for laboratory activities and course materials
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding

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WHAT WE LOOKED AT

Your job, task by task.

23 of 27 tasks reviewed

This job has 27 core tasks. We went through 23 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondaries actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

TASK 01
Prepare materials for laboratory activities and course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
AI DOES
Drafts syllabi, assignment prompts, handouts, and lab instruction sheets from a simple description
YOU DO
Review content for accuracy, safety, and fit with your specific students and curriculum
TASK 02
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
AI DOES
Auto-populates attendance logs, calculates grade averages, and flags missing records
YOU DO
Decide final grades and handle student exceptions with judgment
TASK 03
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
AI DOES
Drafts background sections, formats budgets, checks requirements, and suggests stronger wording
YOU DO
Bring your original research ideas and scientific reputation that reviewers actually fund
TASK 04
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as molecular biology, marine biology, and botany.
AI DOES
Drafts lecture outlines, summarizes research, suggests examples, and builds slide content
YOU DO
Read the room, answer unexpected questions, and inspire curiosity in real students
TASK 05SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
AI DOES
Screens applications and schedules placement interviews
YOU DO
Judge fit and make final decisions
About this analysis
63% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 06SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
AI DOES
Generates test questions and auto-grades objective answers
YOU DO
Design fair assessments and judge complex responses
About this analysis
61% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 07
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
AI DOES
Searches catalogs, compares prices, drafts supply lists, and flags curriculum-aligned textbook options
YOU DO
Verify lab safety requirements, approve purchases, and build vendor relationships
TASK 08SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
AI DOES
Scores objective questions and flags common errors
YOU DO
Judge growth, give meaningful feedback
About this analysis
56% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 09SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
AI DOES
Finds and formats relevant sources quickly
YOU DO
Judge quality and match to learning goals
About this analysis
48% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 10SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Participate in campus and community events, such as giving presentations to the public.
AI DOES
Creates presentation slides and talking points
YOU DO
Connect with the audience and adapt
About this analysis
47% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 11
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
AI DOES
Drafts emails, summarizes meeting notes, and helps organize scheduling or budget documents
YOU DO
Lead people, resolve conflicts, and make calls that affect faculty and students
TASK 12
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
AI DOES
Drafts meeting summaries, prepares policy comparison documents, and organizes background research
YOU DO
Bring lived context, build trust, and make judgment calls in the room
TASK 13SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Act as advisers to student organizations.
AI DOES
Suggests event ideas and drafts policy templates
YOU DO
Build real relationships and guide tough decisions
About this analysis
38% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 14
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
AI DOES
Drafts feedback on written reports, helps track student milestones, and suggests resources
YOU DO
Build trust, read student struggles, and make judgment calls about their growth
TASK 15SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
AI DOES
Generates lesson plans and suggests teaching materials
YOU DO
Shape what students actually need to learn
About this analysis
34% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 16SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Assist students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class.
AI DOES
Creates practice problems and explains concepts
YOU DO
Notice when students truly understand
About this analysis
31% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 17SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
AI DOES
Analyzes data and generates initial recommendations
YOU DO
Build trust and guide strategic decisions
About this analysis
20% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 18SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
AI DOES
Suggests discussion prompts and tracks participation
YOU DO
Read the room and guide the flow
About this analysis
19% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 19SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Review papers for publication in journals.
AI DOES
Checks formatting, citations, and flags potential issues
YOU DO
Judge quality, significance, and fit
About this analysis
19% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 20SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
AI DOES
Suggests programs and career paths from data
YOU DO
Listen deeply and guide the whole person
About this analysis
18% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 21SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
AI DOES
Searches databases and summarizes relevant literature
YOU DO
Design the study and interpret what it means
About this analysis
17% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 22SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
AI DOES
Schedules meetings and summarizes discussion points
YOU DO
Build trust and navigate disagreements
About this analysis
14% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 23SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
AI DOES
Curates relevant papers and summarizes key findings
YOU DO
Judge what's worth your time and attention
About this analysis
4% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC code: 25-1042
Tasks reviewed: 23 of 27

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $84,620 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $98,680 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 50,190
Employed in Colorado: 810
Job outlook: +7.3% by 2034 · ~5,400 openings/yr

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Your job, task by task.

Prepare materials for laboratory activities and course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as molecular biology, marine biology, and botany.

Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.

Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.

Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

Participate in campus and community events, such as giving presentations to the public.

Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.

Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.

Act as advisers to student organizations.

Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.

Assist students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class.

Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

Review papers for publication in journals.

Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.

Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.

Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

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