JOB REPORT / 25-1032 · 24 TASKS

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary.

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

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WHAT WE LOOKED AT

Your job, task by task.

22 of 24 tasks reviewed

This job has 24 core tasks. We went through 22 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Engineering 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 assignment prompts, and formats handouts
YOU DO
Tailor every material to your specific students and learning goals
TASK 02
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
AI DOES
Drafts proposal sections, formats budgets, finds matching grant opportunities, and checks for errors
YOU DO
Bring the original research vision, institutional knowledge, and reviewer relationships that make proposals compelling
TASK 03
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
AI DOES
Auto-fills attendance logs, calculates grades, and generates reports from existing data
YOU DO
Handle student disputes, apply policy exceptions, and verify unusual patterns
TASK 04
Review manuscripts for professional journals.
AI DOES
Checks writing quality, spots formatting issues, summarizes key claims, and flags potential citation gaps
YOU DO
Judge whether the engineering science is truly new, sound, and worth publishing
TASK 05SOURCE-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 06SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
AI DOES
Generates questions and auto-grades most responses
YOU DO
Design fair tests and handle edge cases
About this analysis
61% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 07
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate class discussions.
AI DOES
Generates discussion prompts, suggests follow-up questions, and helps organize student ideas into themes
YOU DO
Read student energy, redirect confusion, and spark genuine curiosity in the room
TASK 08
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
AI DOES
Searches catalogs, compares prices, and drafts supply lists based on course needs
YOU DO
Visit vendors, test equipment hands-on, and approve final purchases
TASK 09SOURCE-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 10
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
AI DOES
Drafts emails, summarizes meeting notes, generates reports, and organizes scheduling tasks
YOU DO
Build trust with faculty, make judgment calls on personnel, and represent the department in person
TASK 11SOURCE-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 12
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 flags policy conflicts
YOU DO
Show up, listen, debate, and vote based on lived institutional knowledge
TASK 13
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
AI DOES
Helps track student progress, drafts feedback, and flags patterns in reports or submissions
YOU DO
Build trust with students and make nuanced calls about readiness and growth
TASK 14SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Participate in campus and community events.
AI DOES
Suggests events and drafts networking 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, and course materials and methods of instruction.
AI DOES
Generates lesson plans and suggests content updates
YOU DO
Shape learning goals and adapt to students
About this analysis
34% · 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 analysis frameworks
YOU DO
Build trust and guide strategic decisions
About this analysis
20% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 18SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
AI DOES
Suggests courses and career paths based on data
YOU DO
Connect personally and guide tough choices
About this analysis
18% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 19SOURCE-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 existing research
YOU DO
Design studies and interpret what findings mean
About this analysis
17% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 20SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as mechanics, hydraulics, and robotics.
AI DOES
Creates slide outlines and explains complex concepts
YOU DO
Connect with students and spark curiosity
About this analysis
15% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 21SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
AI DOES
Drafts meeting agendas and summarizes discussion points
YOU DO
Build consensus and navigate relationships
About this analysis
14% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 22SOURCE-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 truly advances your practice
About this analysis
4% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC code: 25-1032
Tasks reviewed: 22 of 24

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $109,270 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $104,070 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 40,270
Employed in Colorado: 1,100
Job outlook: +8.1% by 2034 · ~4,100 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.

Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

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

Review manuscripts for professional journals.

Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

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

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate class discussions.

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

Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory 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.

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, and course materials and methods of instruction.

Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.

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.

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as mechanics, hydraulics, and robotics.

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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