JOB REPORT / 25-1066 · 29 TASKS

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary.

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Prepare course materials
Develop and use multimedia course materials and other current…
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 Psychology 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
YOU DO
Shape materials to match your students' needs and your own teaching voice
TASK 02
Develop and use multimedia course materials and other current technology, such as online courses.
AI DOES
Drafts slides, writes quiz questions, summarizes readings, and suggests course structures
YOU DO
Decide what concepts matter most and how to reach your specific students
TASK 03
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
AI DOES
Auto-syncs attendance data, flags errors, and formats grade reports
YOU DO
Review edge cases, apply academic policy judgment, and sign off on final records
TASK 04
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
AI DOES
Drafts background sections, formats budgets, and suggests persuasive language
YOU DO
Bring your original research vision and funder relationships to the table
TASK 05
Write letters of recommendation for students.
AI DOES
Drafts letter structure, suggests strong phrases, and checks grammar
YOU DO
Share real stories and honest personal judgment about the student
TASK 06
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
AI DOES
Searches catalogs, compares prices, summarizes textbook reviews, and drafts adoption requests
YOU DO
Judge which materials fit your students, your teaching style, and your course vision
TASK 07SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
AI DOES
Screens applications and schedules interview slots
YOU DO
Judge fit and make the final call
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 auto-grades multiple choice
YOU DO
Design fair assessments that measure real learning
About this analysis
61% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 09SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
AI DOES
Scores objective answers and flags common errors
YOU DO
Judge growth, give meaningful feedback
About this analysis
56% · 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 sources by topic and citation style
YOU DO
Choose what students actually need to read
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 draft feedback, track student progress, and suggest resources for student projects
YOU DO
Show up in person to mentor, assess growth, and guide students through complex professional and ethical decisions
TASK 12
Recruit and hire new faculty.
AI DOES
Drafts job postings, screens CVs, and summarizes candidate qualifications
YOU DO
Judge personality fit, mentor potential, and make final hiring calls
TASK 13
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
AI DOES
Drafts emails, summarizes reports, builds schedules, and organizes meeting notes
YOU DO
Lead people, resolve conflicts, and make judgment calls that affect careers and programs
TASK 14
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
AI DOES
Drafts meeting summaries, policy documents, and prep materials
YOU DO
Build consensus and make judgment calls about people and institutional values
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
Drafts event plans and policy suggestions
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, 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 18SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Review books and journal articles for potential publication.
AI DOES
Scans manuscripts for style, format, and basic criteria
YOU DO
Judge quality, fit, and publishing potential
About this analysis
23% · 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 analysis frameworks
YOU DO
Shape strategy and earn client trust
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 dialogue
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
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 literature and drafts initial analysis
YOU DO
Choose what questions matter most
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
Suggests solutions and drafts meeting agendas
YOU DO
Build consensus and navigate politics
About this analysis
14% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 24SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as abnormal psychology, cognitive processes, and work motivation.
AI DOES
Creates lecture outlines and finds relevant examples
YOU DO
Connect with students and adapt in real time
About this analysis
13% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 25SOURCE-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 insights apply to your work
About this analysis
4% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC code: 25-1066
Tasks reviewed: 25 of 29

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $80,340 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $76,810 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 41,530
Employed in Colorado: 960
Job outlook: +3.6% by 2034 · ~4,000 openings/yr

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Your job, task by task.

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

Develop and use multimedia course materials and other current technology, such as online courses.

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

Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Write letters of recommendation for students.

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, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.

Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

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

Recruit and hire new faculty.

Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.

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.

Review books and journal articles for potential publication.

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.

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as abnormal psychology, cognitive processes, and work motivation.

Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

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