JOB REPORT / 25-1021 · 26 TASKS

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary.

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Prepare course materials
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records
Develop and maintain Web sites for online courses

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WHAT WE LOOKED AT

Your job, task by task.

24 of 26 tasks reviewed

This job has 26 core tasks. We went through 24 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Computer 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 course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
AI DOES
Drafts syllabi, generates homework problems, and formats handouts
YOU DO
Tailor every material to your specific class, standards, and goals
TASK 02
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
AI DOES
Auto-populates attendance, flags missing entries, and formats grade reports
YOU DO
Review disputed records and apply academic judgment to special cases
TASK 03
Develop and maintain Web sites for online courses.
AI DOES
Writes HTML/CSS code, drafts page content, and suggests site structure
YOU DO
Decide what learning experience your students actually need
TASK 04
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
AI DOES
Drafts proposal sections, suggests funding opportunities, and improves writing clarity
YOU DO
Bring the original research vision and build trust with funding agencies
TASK 05
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
AI DOES
Searches catalogs, compares options, and drafts purchase requests
YOU DO
Judge what materials best fit your students, course goals, and budget
TASK 06SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
AI DOES
Screens applications and schedules initial interviews
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
Creates test questions and grades multiple choice automatically
YOU DO
Design fair assessments and judge learning
About this analysis
60% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 08SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
AI DOES
Scores assignments and flags common errors
YOU DO
Judge growth and give meaningful feedback
About this analysis
56% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 09
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
AI DOES
Drafts emails, summarizes documents, and helps organize schedules or reports
YOU DO
Build trust with colleagues and make judgment calls about people and priorities
TASK 10SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, data structures, and software design.
AI DOES
Generates lecture outlines, slides, and coding examples
YOU DO
Inspire curiosity and adapt to student needs
About this analysis
52% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 11
Direct research of other teachers or of graduate students working for advanced academic degrees.
AI DOES
Helps find sources, checks writing, and suggests research directions
YOU DO
Stay present to guide, motivate, and make judgment calls about a student's growth
TASK 12SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
AI DOES
Searches databases and formats citations automatically
YOU DO
Choose what fits your students' needs
About this analysis
48% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 13
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
AI DOES
Helps draft feedback, track progress notes, and suggest resources for student projects
YOU DO
Build trust with students and make judgment calls about their development
TASK 14
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
Bring your voice, relationships, and judgment to debates and decisions
TASK 15SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Participate in campus and community events.
AI DOES
Suggests events and drafts follow-up messages
YOU DO
Show up and build real connections
About this analysis
40% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 16SOURCE-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 17SOURCE-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 learning goals and student needs
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 and drafts initial recommendations
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 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 literature and summarizes key findings
YOU DO
Ask the right questions and interpret meaning
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 relationships and navigate conflicts
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 insights apply to your work
About this analysis
4% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 24SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Maintain computer equipment used in instruction.
AI DOES
Diagnoses issues and suggests repair steps
YOU DO
Handle the actual fixes and upgrades
About this analysis
0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC code: 25-1021
Tasks reviewed: 24 of 26

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $96,980 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $80,530 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 35,480
Employed in Colorado: 920
Job outlook: +5.3% by 2034 · ~3,500 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.

Develop and maintain Web sites for online courses.

Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

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

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, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.

Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, data structures, and software design.

Direct research of other teachers or of graduate students working for advanced academic degrees.

Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

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

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.

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.

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.

Maintain computer equipment used in instruction.

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