JOB REPORT / 25-1043 · 25 TASKS

Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary.

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

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A guided certificate program in AI-assisted Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary work. It covers the 23 AI-affected parts of your job and ends in a capstone a person reviews.

WHAT WE LOOKED AT

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 Forestry and Conservation 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, assignment prompts, and handout text based on topic inputs
YOU DO
Apply your field expertise and knowledge of your specific students to shape what gets taught and how
TASK 02
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
AI DOES
Auto-populates attendance logs, calculates grades, and flags missing records
YOU DO
Review exceptions, apply judgment on special cases, and approve final records
TASK 03
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
AI DOES
Drafts sections, suggests budget language, checks formatting, and tightens writing
YOU DO
Supply the original research idea, funder relationships, and scientific credibility
TASK 04
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics, such as forest resource policy, forest pathology, and mapping.
AI DOES
Drafts lecture outlines, summarizes research, builds slide content, and suggests examples on forest policy or pathology
YOU DO
Show up, read the room, and bring your own field stories and passion to life
TASK 05
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
AI DOES
Drafts memos, summarizes meeting notes, and organizes schedules
YOU DO
Build faculty trust and make calls that affect people's careers
TASK 06SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
AI DOES
Screens applications and suggests candidate matches
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
Generates questions and auto-grades objective tests
YOU DO
Design fair assessments and interpret results
About this analysis
61% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 08
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 which materials truly fit your students and curriculum
TASK 09SOURCE-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 10SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
AI DOES
Finds and formats citations from databases
YOU DO
Choose what fits your students' needs
About this analysis
48% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 11
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
AI DOES
Helps track student progress, draft feedback, and organize research notes
YOU DO
Build trust with students and make nuanced calls about their growth
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 personal judgment and build trust with colleagues in the room
TASK 13SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Participate in campus and community events.
AI DOES
Suggests events and drafts follow-up messages
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
Suggests event ideas and drafts guidance documents
YOU DO
Build real trust and navigate group dynamics
About this analysis
38% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 15SOURCE-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 for your specific students
About this analysis
34% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 16SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Provide information to the public by leading workshops and training programs and by developing educational materials.
AI DOES
Creates slide decks, handouts, and training outlines
YOU DO
Connect with your audience and inspire action
About this analysis
28% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 17SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Review papers for colleagues and scientific journals.
AI DOES
Checks grammar, formatting, and flags methodological issues
YOU DO
Judge scientific merit and peer credibility
About this analysis
23% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 18SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in books, professional journals, or electronic media.
AI DOES
Searches databases and summarizes existing research quickly
YOU DO
Choose what questions matter most
About this analysis
21% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 19SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
AI DOES
Researches background data and drafts initial analysis
YOU DO
Build trust and guide strategic decisions
About this analysis
20% · 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 real conversation
About this analysis
19% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 21SOURCE-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 each person's story
About this analysis
18% · 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 trust and navigate complex dynamics
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 conference highlights
YOU DO
Connect insights to your specific work
About this analysis
4% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC code: 25-1043
Tasks reviewed: 23 of 25

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $101,420 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): Not reported for Colorado
Employed (national): 1,520
Employed in Colorado: Not reported for Colorado
Job outlook: +4% by 2034 · ~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.

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 forest resource policy, forest pathology, and mapping.

Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.

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 and laboratory equipment.

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

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 information to the public by leading workshops and training programs and by developing educational materials.

Review papers for colleagues and scientific journals.

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

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.

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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