JOB REPORT / 25-1052 · 28 TASKS

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary.

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Prepare 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.

25 of 28 tasks reviewed

This job has 28 core tasks. We went through 25 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Chemistry 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 course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
AI DOES
Drafts syllabi, writes problem sets, and formats handouts from a prompt
YOU DO
Tailor every material to your specific students and academic standards
TASK 02
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
AI DOES
Auto-fills attendance, organizes grade data, and sends reminders for missing entries
YOU DO
Judge special cases, approve final grades, and handle student disputes
TASK 03
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
AI DOES
Drafts background sections, formats budgets, and suggests stronger wording
YOU DO
Own your scientific story and build trust with reviewers
TASK 04
Prepare and submit required reports related to instruction.
AI DOES
Drafts report sections, fills templates, and summarizes data
YOU DO
Verify facts and add context only you know about your students and courses
TASK 05
Write letters of recommendation for students.
AI DOES
Drafts polished letter text, suggests strong descriptive phrases, and checks tone and grammar
YOU DO
Supply specific memories, honest assessments, and the genuine human relationship that makes a letter credible
TASK 06
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory performance, assignments, and papers.
AI DOES
Scores multiple-choice quizzes, checks written assignments for completeness, and flags common errors in student papers
YOU DO
Watch lab technique in person, judge depth of understanding, and give meaningful feedback that motivates each student
TASK 07
Select, order, and maintain materials and supplies for teaching and research, such as textbooks, chemicals, and laboratory equipment.
AI DOES
Researches supplier options, compares prices, and drafts purchase lists
YOU DO
Judge what materials fit your exact course, lab space, and safety rules
TASK 08SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
AI DOES
Screens applications and matches students to programs
YOU DO
Build rapport and make final decisions
About this analysis
63% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 09SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
AI DOES
Generates questions and auto-grades multiple choice tests
YOU DO
Design fair assessments that measure real learning
About this analysis
61% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 10
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as a department head.
AI DOES
Drafts emails, summarizes meeting notes, and organizes schedules
YOU DO
Build faculty trust and make calls that affect real people
TASK 11
Establish, teach, and monitor students' compliance with safety rules for handling chemicals, equipment, and other hazardous materials.
AI DOES
Drafts safety rules, quizzes, and training materials
YOU DO
Watch students in person and enforce rules in real time
TASK 12SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
AI DOES
Finds and formats citations from databases
YOU DO
Choose what students actually need
About this analysis
48% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 13
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
AI DOES
Drafts policy summaries, meeting prep notes, and proposal outlines
YOU DO
Show up, build trust, and make judgment calls with colleagues
TASK 14SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Participate in campus and community events.
AI DOES
Suggests events and drafts follow-up messages
YOU DO
Show up and build real relationships
About this analysis
40% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 15SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Act as advisers to student organizations.
AI DOES
Suggests event ideas and draft proposals
YOU DO
Build real relationships and guide decisions
About this analysis
38% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 16
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
AI DOES
Drafts feedback on written reports, suggests research resources, and helps track student milestones
YOU DO
Build trust with students and make real-time judgment calls about their growth and readiness
TASK 17SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
AI DOES
Generates lesson plans and suggests learning materials
YOU DO
Shape what students truly need to learn
About this analysis
34% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 18SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
AI DOES
Researches background data and drafts initial analyses
YOU DO
Build trust and tailor advice to context
About this analysis
20% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 19SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
AI DOES
Suggests discussion prompts and tracks participation
YOU DO
Read the room and guide real dialogue
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 courses and career paths from data
YOU DO
Listen deeply and guide each person's journey
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 studies
YOU DO
Design the questions and interpret meaning
About this analysis
17% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 22
Serve on committees or in professional societies.
AI DOES
Drafts talking points, summarizes meeting notes, and helps prepare position statements
YOU DO
Build trust, negotiate, and represent your professional judgment in person
TASK 23SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
AI DOES
Schedules meetings and drafts collaboration agendas
YOU DO
Build trust and navigate complex relationships
About this analysis
14% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 24SOURCE-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 applies to your work
About this analysis
4% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 25SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and chemical separation.
AI DOES
Creates slides, examples, and practice problems
YOU DO
Engage students and adapt to their needs
About this analysis
0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC code: 25-1052
Tasks reviewed: 25 of 28

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $93,250 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $96,600 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 19,980
Employed in Colorado: 330
Job outlook: +2.2% by 2034 · ~1,900 openings/yr

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Your job, task by task.

Prepare 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 submit required reports related to instruction.

Write letters of recommendation for students.

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

Select, order, and maintain materials and supplies for teaching and research, such as textbooks, chemicals, and laboratory equipment.

Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

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

Perform administrative duties, such as serving as a department head.

Establish, teach, and monitor students' compliance with safety rules for handling chemicals, equipment, and other hazardous materials.

Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

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

Participate in campus and community events.

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.

Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

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.

Serve on committees or in professional societies.

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.

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and chemical separation.

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