JOB REPORT / 25-1022 · 23 TASKS

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary.

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Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records
Prepare course materials
Develop department and course schedules

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Your job, task by task.

22 of 23 tasks reviewed

This job has 23 core tasks. We went through 22 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Mathematical 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
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
AI DOES
Auto-syncs attendance, calculates grade totals, and flags missing data
YOU DO
Judge borderline grades and handle student exceptions with context
TASK 02
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
AI DOES
Drafts syllabi, writes homework problems, and formats handouts
YOU DO
Tailor every material to your specific students and course standards
TASK 03
Develop department and course schedules.
AI DOES
Generates draft schedules, flags time conflicts, and suggests room assignments
YOU DO
Balance real faculty needs, seniority, and departmental agreements
TASK 04
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
AI DOES
Drafts proposal sections, checks formatting, suggests budget language, and finds relevant funding opportunities
YOU DO
Bring your unique research vision and build the relationships that make reviewers say yes
TASK 05
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as linear algebra, differential equations, and discrete mathematics.
AI DOES
Drafts lecture outlines, generates worked examples, suggests analogies, and creates practice problems
YOU DO
Read the room, answer unexpected questions, and inspire students in real time
TASK 06
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
AI DOES
Searches options, summarizes reviews, and compares textbook features or pricing
YOU DO
Judge which materials best fit your students, course goals, and department needs
TASK 07
Conduct faculty performance evaluations.
AI DOES
Summarizes evaluation data, drafts rubric templates, and flags patterns in student feedback
YOU DO
Apply professional judgment and personal observation to assess teaching quality and departmental fit
TASK 08SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
AI DOES
Screens applications and schedules initial interviews
YOU DO
Build rapport and make final decisions
About this analysis
63% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 09SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
AI DOES
Generates test questions and auto-grades many formats
YOU DO
Judge what truly measures learning
About this analysis
61% · 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, and organizes scheduling or budget documents
YOU DO
Build trust with colleagues and make judgment calls about people and priorities
TASK 11SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
AI DOES
Scores objective answers and flags common errors
YOU DO
Judge growth, effort, and next steps
About this analysis
50% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 12SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
AI DOES
Finds and formats sources by topic and style
YOU DO
Choose what students actually need
About this analysis
48% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 13
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
AI DOES
Helps draft feedback, track student progress, and suggest research resources
YOU DO
Build trust with students and judge their readiness and growth firsthand
TASK 14
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
AI DOES
Drafts policy language, summarizes meeting notes, and researches comparable institutional practices
YOU DO
Bring personal judgment, institutional trust, and collegial relationships to every committee decision
TASK 15SOURCE-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 16SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Act as advisers to student organizations.
AI DOES
Generates policy templates and meeting agendas
YOU DO
Build trust and guide tough decisions
About this analysis
38% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 17SOURCE-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 18SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in books, professional journals, or electronic media.
AI DOES
Gathers sources and summarizes existing research
YOU DO
Ask the right questions and judge what matters
About this analysis
21% · 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 the flow
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 programs and career paths based on data
YOU DO
Connect with each student's real goals
About this analysis
18% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 21SOURCE-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 disagreements
About this analysis
14% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 22SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Keep abreast of developments and technological advances in the mathematical field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
AI DOES
Scans publications and summarizes key findings
YOU DO
Judge what's worth your time
About this analysis
0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC code: 25-1022
Tasks reviewed: 22 of 23

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $79,940 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $81,930 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 47,670
Employed in Colorado: 890
Job outlook: +2.3% by 2034 · ~4,400 openings/yr

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Your job, task by task.

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

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

Develop department and course schedules.

Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as linear algebra, differential equations, and discrete mathematics.

Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.

Conduct faculty performance evaluations.

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.

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.

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

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 and technological advances in the mathematical field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

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