JOB REPORT / 25-1053 · 25 TASKS

Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary.

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Prepare course materials
Write letters of recommendation for students
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records

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Your job, task by task.

23 of 25 tasks reviewed

This job has 25 core tasks. We went through 23 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Environmental 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, writes assignment prompts, and formats handouts
YOU DO
Apply your teaching experience and knowledge of your specific students
TASK 02
Write letters of recommendation for students.
AI DOES
Drafts letter structure, suggests strong phrasing, and fills in standard sections
YOU DO
Share genuine stories and personal observations only you witnessed
TASK 03
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
AI DOES
Auto-fills attendance logs, calculates grades, and flags missing entries
YOU DO
Review unusual situations and approve final records
TASK 04
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
AI DOES
Drafts boilerplate sections, suggests funding opportunities, and improves clarity and flow
YOU DO
Bring your original research vision, credibility, and relationships with reviewers to make the proposal stand out
TASK 05
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as hazardous waste management, industrial safety, and environmental toxicology.
AI DOES
Drafts lecture outlines, explains tricky concepts, finds current examples, and suggests visuals or activities
YOU DO
Show up, read your students, and adjust your teaching in the moment
TASK 06
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
AI DOES
Searches catalogs, compares prices, and drafts supply lists
YOU DO
Judge what fits your students, course goals, and lab space
TASK 07SOURCE-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 08SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
AI DOES
Generates questions and auto-scores many responses
YOU DO
Design fair tests and judge complex answers
About this analysis
61% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 09SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
AI DOES
Scores tests and flags common errors automatically
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 memos, summarizes meeting notes, and organizes scheduling tasks
YOU DO
Build faculty relationships and make judgment calls in department decisions
TASK 11SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
AI DOES
Finds and formats citations from academic databases
YOU DO
Choose what students actually need to read
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 agendas, summarizes policy documents, and prepares background research for meetings
YOU DO
Bring your professional judgment and relationships to debates and decisions
TASK 13SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Participate in campus and community events.
AI DOES
Finds relevant events and schedules attendance
YOU DO
Show up and build real relationships
About this analysis
40% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 14SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Act as advisers to student organizations.
AI DOES
Drafts event plans and policy guidance
YOU DO
Build relationships and navigate politics
About this analysis
38% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 15
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
AI DOES
Helps draft feedback, track progress, and suggest research resources
YOU DO
Show up, listen, and guide students through real decisions and growth
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 teaching materials
YOU DO
Judge what fits your students best
About this analysis
34% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 17SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Review papers or serve on editorial boards for scientific journals, and review grant proposals for various agencies.
AI DOES
Screens for formatting issues and basic criteria
YOU DO
Judge scientific merit and innovation
About this analysis
20% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 18SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
AI DOES
Researches context and drafts analysis frameworks
YOU DO
Build trust and guide strategic decisions
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 meaningful exchange
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 existing research
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 drafts collaboration emails
YOU DO
Build trust and navigate disagreements
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

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC code: 25-1053
Tasks reviewed: 23 of 25

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $94,980 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $78,800 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 6,690
Employed in Colorado: 210
Job outlook: +2.9% by 2034 · ~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.

Write letters of recommendation for students.

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

Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as hazardous waste management, industrial safety, and environmental toxicology.

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.

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.

Review papers or serve on editorial boards for scientific journals, and review grant proposals for various agencies.

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.

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