Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.
Passes the screen · 1 of 27 tasks
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 6.2% of the role's time · $335M · all three pass it
Does not pass
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 7.7% of the role's time · $415M · waiting on a check
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.6% of the role's time · $354M · waiting on a check
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as molecular biology, marine biology, and botany.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.5% of the role's time · $351M
Supervise students' laboratory work.
physical work, outside the screen · 6.3% of the role's time · $339M
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.2% of the role's time · $336M
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.6% of the role's time · $300M
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.5% of the role's time · $296M
Prepare materials for laboratory activities and course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
physical work, outside the screen · 5.4% of the role's time · $292M
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.0% of the role's time · $267M
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.7% of the role's time · $254M
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.6% of the role's time · $247M
Assist students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.2% of the role's time · $226M
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.6% of the role's time · $195M
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $178M
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $177M
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.4% of the role's time · $129M
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
physical work, outside the screen · 2.1% of the role's time · $114M
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 1.7% of the role's time · $90.7M
Maintain or repair lab equipment.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.6% of the role's time · $84.3M
Provide students course-related experiences, such as field trips, outside the classroom.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.5% of the role's time · $79.0M
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $77.8M · waiting on a check
Act as advisers to student organizations.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $65.3M
Review papers for publication in journals.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $61.3M
Participate in campus and community events, such as giving presentations to the public.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.0% of the role's time · $54.3M
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $44.2M
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $18.1M
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 40,590 | $4.2B | $261M | $261M |
| Junior Colleges | 11,600 | $1.0B | $63.4M | $63.4M |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 820 | $164M | $10.2M | $10.2M |
| Technical and Trade Schools | 70 | $4.0M | $250k | $250k |