Postsecondary Teachers
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- Chance of being automated
- Job growth
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- Volume of available positions
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Calculated automation 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.
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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 17% chance of automation.
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What is the likelihood that Postsecondary Teachers will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?
Growth
The number of 'Postsecondary Teachers' job openings is expected to rise 6.8% by 2033
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2025.
Wages
In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Postsecondary Teachers' was $82,270, or $40 per hour
'Postsecondary Teachers' were paid 71.2% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060
Wages over time
Volume
As of 2023 there were 1,394,110 people employed as 'Postsecondary Teachers' within the United States.
This represents around 0.9% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 108 people are employed as 'Postsecondary Teachers'.
Job description
SOC Code: 25-1000
Comments (11)
- What value does society place on education
- The value placed in human connection = Need of a teacher
- How widespread the gap in early learning gets
- Equitable access to learning/instructional resources.
While it is true that people often seek help from others to understand complex topics, the argument that robots cannot do this is not entirely accurate. With the advent of advanced artificial intelligence, robots and other digital technologies are becoming increasingly capable of answering complex questions and providing guidance to people.
In fact, AI-powered platforms such as chatbots and virtual assistants are already being used in many industries, including education, to help students and teachers with their questions and doubts. These systems are designed to understand natural language and can provide personalized, accurate responses to a wide range of queries.
Furthermore, robots and other forms of AI can potentially provide benefits that human teachers cannot. For example, they can work 24/7 and provide consistent answers to the same questions, eliminating the variability and subjectivity that can arise with human teachers. They can also leverage large amounts of data and use advanced algorithms to personalize their responses to each individual's needs and learning style.
Overall, while human teachers may continue to play a vital role in education, it is not accurate to say that robots cannot provide similar levels of guidance and support. As AI continues to advance, it is likely that robots will increasingly be used to complement and enhance human teaching, rather than replace it entirely.
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