JOB REPORT / 25-1124 · 24 TASKS

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary.

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Prepare course materials
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records
Develop and maintain Web pages for teaching-related purposes

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23 of 24 tasks reviewed

This job has 24 core tasks. We went through 23 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Foreign 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, generates assignment ideas, and formats handouts in the target language
YOU DO
Tailor every material to your students' level, your school's rules, and your teaching style
TASK 02
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
AI DOES
Fills gradebooks, sends reminders, and formats reports automatically
YOU DO
Decide final grades and handle student exceptions yourself
TASK 03
Develop and maintain Web pages for teaching-related purposes.
AI DOES
Generates page content, writes HTML/CSS, and suggests site structure
YOU DO
Choose what learning materials matter most for your specific students
TASK 04
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
AI DOES
Drafts sections, suggests structure, checks grammar, and summarizes literature
YOU DO
Bring the original research vision and relationships with funders
TASK 05
Write letters of recommendation for students.
AI DOES
Drafts letter templates, suggests strong action verbs, and checks tone and grammar
YOU DO
Share real stories and personal observations only you witnessed
TASK 06
Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and activities.
AI DOES
Summarizes new articles, flags trending topics, and organizes research finds
YOU DO
Decide which ideas are worth your attention and build real relationships with colleagues
TASK 07SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
AI DOES
Screens applications and schedules initial meetings
YOU DO
Build rapport 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 test questions and grades multiple choice automatically
YOU DO
Design fair assessments that measure real learning
About this analysis
61% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 09
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
AI DOES
Searches for textbook options, compares reviews, and summarizes features
YOU DO
Apply your classroom knowledge and institutional context to choose the right materials
TASK 10
Organize and direct study abroad programs.
AI DOES
Drafts itineraries, summarizes visa requirements, and helps write program materials
YOU DO
Build partner relationships abroad and make safety calls in the field
TASK 11SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
AI DOES
Scores assignments and flags common errors
YOU DO
Judge growth and give meaningful feedback
About this analysis
50% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 12
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
AI DOES
Drafts emails, summarizes meeting notes, and helps organize schedules or reports
YOU DO
Build trust with colleagues and make judgment calls on people and policy
TASK 13SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
AI DOES
Finds sources and formats citations automatically
YOU DO
Choose what students actually need
About this analysis
48% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 14
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
AI DOES
Drafts feedback on written work, tracks progress, and suggests resources
YOU DO
Build trust with students and make nuanced calls about their growth
TASK 15
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
AI DOES
Drafts agendas, summarizes meeting notes, and researches policy precedents
YOU DO
Build consensus, read the room, and make judgment calls about institutional values
TASK 16SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Participate in campus and community events.
AI DOES
Schedules events and sends reminders
YOU DO
Show up and build real relationships
About this analysis
40% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 17SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Act as advisers to student organizations.
AI DOES
Drafts event plans and budget templates
YOU DO
Guide students through real decisions
About this analysis
38% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 18SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
AI DOES
Generates lesson plans and suggests teaching methods
YOU DO
Shape learning for your specific students
About this analysis
35% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 19SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as how to speak and write a foreign language and the cultural aspects of areas where a particular language is used.
AI DOES
Creates lecture outlines and cultural content summaries
YOU DO
Engage students and adapt to their needs
About this analysis
28% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 20SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
AI DOES
Suggests discussion prompts and tracks participation
YOU DO
Read the room and guide the flow
About this analysis
19% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 21SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in scholarly journals, books, or electronic media.
AI DOES
Searches databases and drafts literature reviews
YOU DO
Ask the right questions and interpret meaning
About this analysis
19% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 22SOURCE-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 personal choices
About this analysis
18% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 23SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
AI DOES
Organizes meeting notes and suggests action items
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: Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC code: 25-1124
Tasks reviewed: 23 of 24

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $79,350 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $77,840 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 19,830
Employed in Colorado: 410
Job outlook: −0.2% by 2034 · ~1,900 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 pages for teaching-related purposes.

Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Write letters of recommendation for students.

Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and activities.

Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

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

Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.

Organize and direct study abroad programs.

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.

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, course materials, and methods of instruction.

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as how to speak and write a foreign language and the cultural aspects of areas where a particular language is used.

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in scholarly journals, books, or electronic media.

Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.

Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

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