JOB REPORT / 25-1067 · 24 TASKS

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary.

Can AI do the work of Sociology 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.

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 Sociology 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, homework prompts, and handout text based on topic and level
YOU DO
Align materials to your students' needs, your classroom culture, and your academic standards
TASK 02
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
AI DOES
Auto-fills spreadsheets, spots missing entries, and summarizes grade trends
YOU DO
Judge borderline cases and apply school policy with context
TASK 03
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
AI DOES
Drafts boilerplate sections, suggests budget language, and checks formatting requirements
YOU DO
Bring your original research ideas and knowledge of funding agency priorities
TASK 04
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
AI DOES
Searches for textbook options, compares prices, and summarizes material features
YOU DO
Apply your teaching judgment to pick what actually fits your students and course
TASK 05SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
AI DOES
Screens applications and schedules initial contacts
YOU DO
Build rapport and make final decisions
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 07
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
AI DOES
Drafts memos, summarizes meeting notes, and helps organize budgets or reports
YOU DO
Build trust with colleagues and make judgment calls about people and policies
TASK 08SOURCE-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 09SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
AI DOES
Searches databases and formats citation lists
YOU DO
Choose what fits your students' needs
About this analysis
48% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 10
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
AI DOES
Drafts feedback on student writing and suggests research resources
YOU DO
Build trust with students and guide their growth through real conversation and mentorship
TASK 11
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
AI DOES
Drafts policy summaries, meeting agendas, and background research to save prep time
YOU DO
Bring your voice, relationships, and institutional judgment to the table
TASK 12SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as race and ethnic relations, measurement and data collection, and workplace social relations.
AI DOES
Creates lecture outlines, slides, and example scenarios
YOU DO
Connect with students and adapt to their needs
About this analysis
44% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 13SOURCE-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 14SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Act as advisers to student organizations.
AI DOES
Generates event ideas and budget templates
YOU DO
Guide decisions and build real 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 student needs
About this analysis
35% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 16
Mentor new faculty.
AI DOES
Suggests onboarding resources, drafts guidance documents, and answers common policy questions
YOU DO
Build real relationships and give personal, context-aware career advice
TASK 17SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
AI DOES
Researches background and drafts initial analysis
YOU DO
Build trust and shape the strategy
About this analysis
20% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 18SOURCE-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 19SOURCE-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 each person's journey
About this analysis
18% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 20SOURCE-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 quickly
YOU DO
Design studies and interpret what findings mean
About this analysis
17% · 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 past discussions
YOU DO
Navigate relationships and build consensus
About this analysis
14% · 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
Judge what's worth your time and attention
About this analysis
4% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC code: 25-1067
Tasks reviewed: 22 of 24

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $84,290 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $78,630 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 11,850
Employed in Colorado: 220
Job outlook: +2.1% by 2034 · ~1,100 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 and laboratory equipment.

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.

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as race and ethnic relations, measurement and data collection, and workplace social relations.

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.

Mentor new faculty.

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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