JOB REPORT / 25-1065 · 22 TASKS

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary.

Can AI do the work of Political Science Teachers, Postsecondaries?

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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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WHAT WE LOOKED AT

Your job, task by task.

21 of 22 tasks reviewed

This job has 22 core tasks. We went through 21 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Political 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 templates, generates assignment ideas, and formats handouts quickly
YOU DO
Apply your scholarly judgment and knowledge of your specific students and institution
TASK 02
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
AI DOES
Auto-fills attendance logs, calculates grade averages, and flags missing entries
YOU DO
Set grading policies and resolve disputes or special cases
TASK 03
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
AI DOES
Drafts boilerplate sections, suggests budget language, checks formatting, and improves clarity
YOU DO
Define the original research question and build the credibility that funders trust
TASK 04
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
AI DOES
Searches and compares textbook options, reviews, and prices across publishers
YOU DO
Decide what best fits your students, course goals, and department budget
TASK 05SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
AI DOES
Screens applications and suggests initial placements
YOU DO
Make final decisions and handle appeals
About this analysis
63% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 06SOURCE-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 judge learning
About this analysis
61% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 07SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
AI DOES
Scores objective questions and flags common errors
YOU DO
Judge growth, give meaningful feedback
About this analysis
50% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 08SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
AI DOES
Finds and formats sources from databases quickly
YOU DO
Choose what fits your students' needs
About this analysis
48% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 09
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
AI DOES
Drafts feedback templates, summarizes student progress reports, and suggests research resources
YOU DO
Build real mentoring relationships and make judgment calls about each student's growth
TASK 10
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 relationships and make calls about people and department direction
TASK 11SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as classical political thought, international relations, and democracy and citizenship.
AI DOES
Generates lecture outlines and research summaries
YOU DO
Inspire students and guide discussions
About this analysis
41% · 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 meeting summaries, organizes agenda items, and pulls relevant policy documents
YOU DO
Show up, debate, vote, 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 connections
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 budget templates
YOU DO
Guide decisions and build relationships
About this analysis
38% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 15SOURCE-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 16SOURCE-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 tough decisions
About this analysis
20% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 17SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
AI DOES
Suggests discussion prompts and tracks participation
YOU DO
Read the room and guide real dialogue
About this analysis
19% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 18SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
AI DOES
Suggests courses and career paths from databases
YOU DO
Listen deeply and guide the whole person
About this analysis
18% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 19SOURCE-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 20SOURCE-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 decisions
About this analysis
14% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 21SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
AI DOES
Summarizes papers and flags relevant updates
YOU DO
Choose what to dive deep on
About this analysis
4% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC code: 25-1065
Tasks reviewed: 21 of 22

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $98,070 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): Not reported for Colorado
Employed (national): 16,970
Employed in Colorado: Not reported for Colorado
Job outlook: +2% by 2034 · ~1,600 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.

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

Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.

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, assignments, and papers.

Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as classical political thought, international relations, and democracy and citizenship.

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.

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