Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
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Very direct research move using fieldwork, cultural analysis, artifacts, publication, grants, and methods.
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Adjacent teaching move using culture, identity, regions, social theory, course design, and academic advising.
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Applies artifact knowledge, cultural interpretation, collections, public education, research, and exhibit writing.
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Calculated automation risk
Minimal Risk (0-20%): This occupation appears difficult to replace end-to-end with current or near-future automation, including AI software and robotics. Roles in this range usually depend on human judgement, creativity, care, leadership, specialist expertise, or adapting to messy real-world situations. AI and machines may still change parts of the work, but the occupation is likely to remain a distinct human role.
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Thinking creatively
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Assisting and caring for others
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Coordinating others’ work
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Developing objectives and strategies
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Communicating with people outside the organization
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What users think
Based on 26 votes
Our visitors have voted there's a low chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 9% chance of automation.
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Pay & outlook
Wages
In 2024, the median annual wage for Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary was $95,770 ($46 per hour).
The median annual wage for Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary was 93.5% higher than the national median annual wage, which stood at $49,500.
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Growth
The number of 'Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary' job openings is expected to rise 2.7% by 2034
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Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2025.
Volume
As of 2024 there were 5,260 people employed as 'Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary' within the United States.
This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 29 thousand people are employed as 'Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary'.
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Job description
Teach courses in anthropology or archeology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
O*NET-SOC code: 25-1061.00
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