Biological science teachers, postsecondary

United States AI Work IndexISCO 2511major_group_fallback

United States AI Work Index tracks this occupation on the shared structural baseline and then layers on local demand resilience, wages, and confidence.

66 current · 70.8 projectedConfidence high

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $83K

Median annual wage

Demand 7%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 5

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Task evidence

100% weighted task match · 34% effective coverage

Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 83,460

Employment 2024

66.0K

Projected Change (2024–34)

7.3%

Openings (2024–34)

5.4K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 50,76025th pctl: USD 64,010Median: USD 83,46075th pctl: USD 125,310Top 10%: USD 169,560

Demand outlook

Overall employment of postsecondary teachers is projected to grow 7 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Education: Doctoral or professional degree Experience: —

Role Profile

AdaptabilityWriting and readingSpeaking and listening

Tasks

1. Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers. AI use: 90%
2. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as molecular biology, marine biology, and botany. AI use: 0%
3. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction. AI use: 78%
4. Prepare materials for laboratory activities and course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. AI use: 0%
5. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions. AI use: 0%
6. Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. AI use: 50%

Technologies

Google DocsIBM SPSS StatisticsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPoint

Requirements

Telework: <10%Telework: >90%License required: 52.3%License required: 47.7%Certificate: <10%Certificate: >90%

Work context

E-Mail 5.0/5

Freedom to Make Decisions 5.0/5

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled 4.9/5

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.9/5

Public Speaking 4.8/5

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals 4.7/5

Worker profile

Median age 49.2 · 1.1M employed

Under 25: 3% · 25–54: 60% · 55+: 36%

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