JOB REPORT / 25-1113 · 24 TASKS

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary.

Can AI do the work of Social Work 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

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22 of 24 tasks reviewed

This job has 24 core tasks. We went through 22 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Social Work 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, or handouts.
AI DOES
Drafts syllabi templates, assignment prompts, and handout text
YOU DO
Shape content to your students' real needs and your school's standards
TASK 02
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
AI DOES
Organizes records, flags missing entries, and generates grade summaries automatically
YOU DO
Review edge cases and make final calls on disputed or sensitive student records
TASK 03
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
AI DOES
Drafts proposal sections, suggests funding sources, and edits for clarity
YOU DO
Bring your own research ideas and knowledge of funder priorities
TASK 04
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as family behavior, child and adolescent mental health, or social intervention evaluation.
AI DOES
Drafts lecture outlines, suggests readings, generates examples, and builds slide content
YOU DO
Show up, connect with students, and adapt your teaching to what the room needs in real time
TASK 05
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks or laboratory equipment.
AI DOES
Searches for textbook options, compares prices, and summarizes reviews
YOU DO
Judge which materials fit your students and course goals, then place orders
TASK 06
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
AI DOES
Drafts memos, summarizes meeting notes, builds schedules, and organizes budget spreadsheets
YOU DO
Build trust with colleagues and make judgment calls about people and priorities
TASK 07SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
AI DOES
Screens applications and suggests placement matches
YOU DO
Judge fit and make final decisions
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 responses
YOU DO
Design fair assessments and interpret results
About this analysis
61% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 09
Collaborate with colleagues and community agencies to address teaching and research issues.
AI DOES
Drafts emails, summarizes research findings, and organizes meeting notes or action plans
YOU DO
Build real relationships with colleagues and community partners through ongoing trust and dialogue
TASK 10
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
AI DOES
Drafts written feedback, tracks student progress, and surfaces relevant research resources
YOU DO
Build trust with students and make nuanced calls about readiness and growth
TASK 11SOURCE-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 12
Mentor new faculty members.
AI DOES
Suggests onboarding resources, drafts feedback templates, and answers policy questions
YOU DO
Build the real relationship and model professional judgment in the room
TASK 13SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
AI DOES
Finds and formats sources from keywords and topics
YOU DO
Choose what fits your students' needs
About this analysis
48% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 14
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
AI DOES
Drafts meeting summaries, prepares policy research, and organizes agenda materials
YOU DO
Show up, build trust, and make judgment calls with colleagues
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 budget templates
YOU DO
Guide students through real 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 learning materials
YOU DO
Shape what students actually need to learn
About this analysis
35% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 18SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
AI DOES
Gathers data and creates presentation materials
YOU DO
Build trust and guide tough decisions
About this analysis
20% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 19SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
AI DOES
Suggests discussion questions and conversation starters
YOU DO
Read the room and guide real dialogue
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 paths based on interests
YOU DO
Listen deeply and guide the conversation
About this analysis
18% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 21SOURCE-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 22SOURCE-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
Connect insights to your work
About this analysis
4% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC code: 25-1113
Tasks reviewed: 22 of 24

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $77,570 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): Not reported for Colorado
Employed (national): 12,610
Employed in Colorado: Not reported for Colorado
Job outlook: +2.3% by 2034 · ~1,300 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, or 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 family behavior, child and adolescent mental health, or social intervention evaluation.

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

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.

Collaborate with colleagues and community agencies to address teaching and research issues.

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

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

Mentor new faculty members.

Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

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.

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

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