JOB REPORT / 25-1123 · 33 TASKS

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary.

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Prepare course materials
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records
Schedule courses

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32 of 33 tasks reviewed

This job has 33 core tasks. We went through 32 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work English Language and Literature 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, assignment prompts, and reading handouts as starting templates
YOU DO
Tailor every material to your specific students, texts, and learning goals
TASK 02
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
AI DOES
Auto-fills gradebooks, flags missing attendance, and formats reports
YOU DO
Judge edge cases, student appeals, and policy exceptions yourself
TASK 03
Schedule courses.
AI DOES
Checks conflicts, suggests time slots, and drafts schedule options
YOU DO
Weigh departmental politics, instructor preferences, and student experience
TASK 04
Write letters of recommendation for students.
AI DOES
Drafts letter structure, suggests strong phrasing, and fills in standard sections
YOU DO
Share real stories and personal observations only you witnessed
TASK 05
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
AI DOES
Drafts proposal sections, suggests budget language, and finds matching grant opportunities
YOU DO
Bring your original research vision and credibility that reviewers trust
TASK 06
Review manuscripts for publication in professional journals.
AI DOES
Summarizes manuscripts, checks clarity and grammar, flags logical gaps, and formats feedback drafts
YOU DO
Judge whether the argument adds real value to the field and make the final accept/reject call
TASK 07
Teach classes using online technology.
AI DOES
Drafts lesson slides, discussion prompts, quiz questions, and written feedback on student work
YOU DO
Lead live sessions, adapt to student mood, and mentor individual learners
TASK 08
Teach writing or communication classes.
AI DOES
Drafts lesson plans, gives grammar feedback, generates writing prompts, and explains concepts
YOU DO
Read the room, mentor students personally, and judge growth in voice and thinking
TASK 09
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
AI DOES
Searches for textbook options, compares reviews, and summarizes costs and content
YOU DO
Apply your teaching philosophy and knowledge of your specific students to choose the right fit
TASK 10SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
AI DOES
Screens applications and schedules interviews automatically
YOU DO
Judge fit and make final decisions
About this analysis
63% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 11SOURCE-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 learning
About this analysis
61% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 12
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
AI DOES
Drafts memos, summarizes meeting notes, and helps organize schedules and reports
YOU DO
Build trust with colleagues and make judgment calls on people and priorities
TASK 13SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
AI DOES
Scores tests and flags common writing issues
YOU DO
Judge growth, give meaningful feedback
About this analysis
50% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 14
Recruit, train, and supervise department personnel, such as faculty and student writing instructors.
AI DOES
Drafts job postings, training materials, and evaluation rubrics
YOU DO
Read people, build trust, and make final calls on hiring and mentorship
TASK 15
Conduct staff performance evaluations.
AI DOES
Drafts evaluation rubrics, summarizes feedback data, and suggests improvement areas
YOU DO
Observe classrooms firsthand and make fair, nuanced judgments about each person
TASK 16SOURCE-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 17
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
AI DOES
Drafts written feedback, summarizes student progress, and flags patterns in student work
YOU DO
Build trust with students and make nuanced calls about their growth and readiness
TASK 18
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
AI DOES
Summarizes policy documents, drafts meeting agendas, and organizes notes
YOU DO
Bring lived experience and collegial trust to debate and decide
TASK 19SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Write original literary pieces.
AI DOES
Generates drafts and suggests plot ideas
YOU DO
Shape the voice and meaning
About this analysis
41% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 20SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Participate in campus and community events.
AI DOES
Suggests events and drafts outreach messages
YOU DO
Show up and build real connections
About this analysis
40% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 21SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Act as advisers to student organizations.
AI DOES
Drafts event plans and policy recommendations
YOU DO
Build trust and guide tough decisions
About this analysis
38% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 22SOURCE-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 23SOURCE-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 get it
About this analysis
31% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 24SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Provide assistance to students in college writing centers.
AI DOES
Suggests grammar fixes and structure improvements
YOU DO
Guide thinking and build confidence
About this analysis
28% · 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 poetry, novel structure, and translation and adaptation.
AI DOES
Generates lecture outlines and example analyses
YOU DO
Inspire students and spark discussion
About this analysis
24% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 26SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
AI DOES
Researches data and drafts analysis reports
YOU DO
Build trust and guide strategic decisions
About this analysis
20% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 27SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
AI DOES
Suggests discussion prompts and tracks participation
YOU DO
Read the room and guide meaningful exchange
About this analysis
19% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 28SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
AI DOES
Suggests programs and career paths based on data
YOU DO
Listen deeply and guide each person's journey
About this analysis
18% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 29SOURCE-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
Ask the right questions and judge what's true
About this analysis
17% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 30SOURCE-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 relationships
About this analysis
14% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 31SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
AI DOES
Summarizes papers and highlights key findings
YOU DO
Choose what insights to pursue deeply
About this analysis
4% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 32SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Participate in cultural and literary activities, such as traveling abroad and attending performing arts events.
AI DOES
Suggests events, routes, and cultural context
YOU DO
Choose what moves you personally
About this analysis
0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC code: 25-1123
Tasks reviewed: 32 of 33

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $78,760 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $72,910 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 57,720
Employed in Colorado: 1,220
Job outlook: +0% by 2034 · ~5,100 openings/yr

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

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

Schedule courses.

Write letters of recommendation for students.

Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Review manuscripts for publication in professional journals.

Teach classes using online technology.

Teach writing or communication classes.

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.

Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.

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

Recruit, train, and supervise department personnel, such as faculty and student writing instructors.

Conduct staff performance evaluations.

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.

Write original literary pieces.

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.

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

Provide assistance to students in college writing centers.

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as poetry, novel structure, and translation and adaptation.

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.

Participate in cultural and literary activities, such as traveling abroad and attending performing arts events.

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