JOB REPORT / 25-1072 · 29 TASKS

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary.

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

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25 of 29 tasks reviewed

This job has 29 core tasks. We went through 25 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Nursing Instructors and 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 clinical expertise and tailor materials to your students and program standards
TASK 02
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
AI DOES
Drafts proposal sections, suggests funding sources, and checks formatting requirements
YOU DO
Bring your original research ideas, clinical expertise, and personal relationships with funders
TASK 03
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
AI DOES
Auto-fills attendance logs, calculates grades, flags missing entries, and generates reports
YOU DO
Confirm edge cases, handle student disputes, and ensure records meet institutional rules
TASK 04
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory and clinic work, assignments, and papers.
AI DOES
Drafts rubric feedback, checks written assignments for completeness, and flags common errors in papers
YOU DO
Watch students perform hands-on clinical skills and make judgment calls about patient-safety readiness
TASK 05
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as pharmacology, mental health nursing, and community health care practices.
AI DOES
Drafts lecture outlines, summarizes research, suggests case studies, and creates quiz questions
YOU DO
Read your students' faces, adjust on the fly, and make the material feel real and personal
TASK 06
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
AI DOES
Drafts memos, organizes schedules, summarizes reports, and preps meeting agendas
YOU DO
Lead people, make judgment calls, and build trust with faculty and staff
TASK 07
Coordinate training programs with area universities, clinics, hospitals, health agencies, or vocational schools.
AI DOES
Drafts outreach emails, organizes scheduling details, and summarizes program requirements
YOU DO
Build real relationships with partner organizations and negotiate agreements
TASK 08
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
AI DOES
Searches catalogs, compares options, and drafts purchase lists
YOU DO
Judge what best fits your students, course goals, and budget constraints
TASK 09
Conduct faculty performance evaluations.
AI DOES
Drafts evaluation forms, summarizes student feedback data, and suggests rating criteria
YOU DO
Observe classrooms and make fair, context-aware judgments about a colleague's performance
TASK 10SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
AI DOES
Screens applications and suggests placement matches
YOU DO
Build relationships and make final calls
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
Assess clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using a variety of methods.
AI DOES
Suggests assessment frameworks, summarizes learning gaps from data, and drafts teaching plans
YOU DO
Observe students and patients directly and make judgment calls based on real human context
TASK 13SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
AI DOES
Finds and formats sources by topic and citation style
YOU DO
Judge quality and fit for your students
About this analysis
48% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 14
Mentor junior and adjunct faculty members.
AI DOES
Suggests conversation prompts, shares resources, and helps track mentee goals or progress
YOU DO
Show up as a real person who listens, builds trust, and guides through hard moments
TASK 15
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
AI DOES
Drafts meeting agendas, summarizes policy documents, and organizes background research
YOU DO
Bring lived experience and build trust with colleagues in real discussions
TASK 16SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Participate in campus and community events.
AI DOES
Suggests events and drafts social posts
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
Creates 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 materials
YOU DO
Shape learning goals and adapt to students
About this analysis
35% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 19SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
AI DOES
Researches background and drafts initial recommendations
YOU DO
Build trust and tailor advice to politics
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 the flow
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 journey
About this analysis
18% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 22SOURCE-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 relevant studies
YOU DO
Design the study and interpret what it means
About this analysis
17% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 23SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
AI DOES
Schedules meetings and summarizes discussion points
YOU DO
Build relationships and navigate politics
About this analysis
14% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 24SOURCE-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 matters for your work
About this analysis
4% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 25SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Maintain a clinical practice.
AI DOES
Schedules appointments and tracks patient records
YOU DO
Build trust and make medical decisions
About this analysis
0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC code: 25-1072
Tasks reviewed: 25 of 29

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $80,250 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $82,530 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 77,960
Employed in Colorado: 1,350
Job outlook: +16.8% by 2034 · ~8,600 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 grant proposals to procure external research funding.

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

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

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as pharmacology, mental health nursing, and community health care practices.

Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.

Coordinate training programs with area universities, clinics, hospitals, health agencies, or vocational schools.

Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.

Conduct faculty performance evaluations.

Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

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

Assess clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using a variety of methods.

Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

Mentor junior and adjunct faculty members.

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.

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.

Maintain a clinical practice.

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