English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Low Risk
28%
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AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
15%
(Minimal Risk)
POLLING
41%
(Moderate Risk)
Average: 28%
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
1.1%
by year 2033
WAGES
$78,130
or $37.56 per hour
Volume
57,600
as of 2023
SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
5.6/10

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Calculated automation risk

15% (Minimal Risk)

Minimal Risk (0-20%): Occupations in this category have a low probability of being automated, as they typically demand complex problem-solving, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of manual dexterity. These jobs often involve intricate hand movements and precise coordination, making it difficult for machines to replicate the required tasks.

More information on what this score is, and how it is calculated is available here.

Some quite important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Originality

  • Assisting and Caring for Others

  • Social Perceptiveness

  • Fine Arts

  • Negotiation

  • Persuasion

User poll

41% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted they are unsure if this occupation will be automated. However, employees may be able to find reassurance in the automated risk level we have generated, which shows 15% chance of automation.

What do you think the risk of automation is?

What is the likelihood that English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?






Sentiment

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Sentiment over time (yearly)

Growth

Slow growth relative to other professions.

The number of 'English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary' job openings is expected to rise 1.1% by 2033

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031
Updated projections are due 09-2024.

Wages

High paid relative to other professions

In 2023, the median annual wage for 'English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary' was $78,130, or $37 per hour

'English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary' were paid 62.6% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Moderate range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2023 there were 57,600 people employed as 'English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary' within the United States.

This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 2 thousand people are employed as 'English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary'.

Job description

Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

SOC Code: 25-1123.00

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Comments

Gonzalez Acero Yazmin Esmeralda 15 days ago
AI-powered robots can teach another language, but for obvious reasons, it's much better to have classes with a professional. This is because the student may feel more comfortable and confident in resolving their doubts in a way that aligns with their learning style.
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Josh (Moderate) 2 months ago
Robots with AI can teach people language.
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