JOB REPORT / 25-1122 · 22 TASKS

Communications 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

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21 of 22 tasks reviewed

This job has 22 core tasks. We went through 21 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Communications 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, generates assignment ideas, and formats handouts
YOU DO
Shape materials to match your students, your voice, and your school's standards
TASK 02
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
AI DOES
Syncs attendance data, fills grade templates, and flags missing records automatically
YOU DO
Apply judgment on exceptions, appeals, and grading edge cases
TASK 03
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
AI DOES
Drafts proposal sections, suggests funding sources, and improves clarity and tone
YOU DO
Bring the original research vision and build trust with funders
TASK 04
Keep abreast of developments and technological advances in the communication field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
AI DOES
Summarizes new research, flags trending topics, and drafts reading lists from current literature
YOU DO
Build real relationships at conferences and judge which ideas truly matter for your students
TASK 05
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
AI DOES
Searches catalogs, compares textbook reviews, and summarizes options
YOU DO
Apply your classroom knowledge and student needs to make the final call
TASK 06SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
AI DOES
Screens applications and schedules recruitment events automatically
YOU DO
Judge fit and make final decisions
About this analysis
63% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 07SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
AI DOES
Generates test questions and auto-grades multiple choice
YOU DO
Design fair assessments that measure real learning
About this analysis
61% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 08SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
AI DOES
Scores tests and drafts feedback comments
YOU DO
Judge growth and guide next steps
About this analysis
50% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 09
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
AI DOES
Drafts memos, summarizes reports, and helps organize meeting agendas
YOU DO
Lead people, resolve conflicts, and make judgment calls about faculty and programs
TASK 10SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
AI DOES
Searches databases and formats citation lists
YOU DO
Choose what fits your students' needs
About this analysis
48% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 11
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
AI DOES
Drafts meeting summaries, prepares background research, and organizes policy documents
YOU DO
Show up, listen carefully, and vote based on values and relationships AI cannot know
TASK 12SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as public speaking, media criticism, and oral traditions.
AI DOES
Generates lecture outlines and supporting materials
YOU DO
Engage students and adapt in real time
About this analysis
40% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 13
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
AI DOES
Drafts feedback on written work, tracks progress notes, and suggests resources
YOU DO
Build trust with students and make judgment calls on their growth and readiness
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
Drafts event plans and budget templates
YOU DO
Guide decisions and build relationships
About this analysis
38% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 16SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
AI DOES
Generates lesson plans and suggests teaching materials
YOU DO
Shape learning goals and adapt to students
About this analysis
35% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 17SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
AI DOES
Gathers data and creates initial analysis frameworks
YOU DO
Shape strategy and build client trust
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 real dialogue
About this analysis
19% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 19SOURCE-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 each person's journey
About this analysis
18% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 20SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
AI DOES
Searches sources and drafts initial analysis
YOU DO
Design the questions and judge what's true
About this analysis
17% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 21SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
AI DOES
Schedules meetings and drafts agenda outlines
YOU DO
Build consensus and navigate politics
About this analysis
14% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC code: 25-1122
Tasks reviewed: 21 of 22

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $78,580 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $69,200 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 29,420
Employed in Colorado: 560
Job outlook: +2.1% by 2034 · ~2,700 openings/yr

Wages from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. National figures cover the United States. Job outlook is national.

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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.

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

Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.

Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

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

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

Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.

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.

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as public speaking, media criticism, and oral traditions.

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

Participate in campus and community events.

Act as advisers to student organizations.

Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, 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.

Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

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