medium risk

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary

Also known as: Adjunct Instructor, Adjunct Professor of Sociology and Anthropology, African Studies Professor, American Indian Studies Professor, Anthropology and Archeology Instructor, Anthropology Department Chair, Anthropology Faculty Member, Anthropology Instructor, Anthropology Lecturer, Anthropology Professor

Teach courses in anthropology or archeology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Higher risk than 14% of occupations

AI Impact Summary

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 31/100. This occupation has higher AI displacement risk than 14% of all analyzed occupations. Of 26 analyzed tasks, 5 are highly automatable, particularly routine cognitive tasks. Strong protective factors — including social intelligence, creativity, or regulatory barriers — significantly reduce effective risk.

Skill Impact Analysis

AI-Vulnerable

AI-Resistant

AI-Augmented

AI-Vulnerable

Reading Comprehension10%

High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.

Information Ordering5%

High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.

AI-Resistant

Instructing75%

Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Complex Problem Solving75%

Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

+14 more skills

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Doctoral/Professional Degree21%

Level 1159%

Level 1220%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None10%

3-6 months6%

6 months - 1 year7%

1-2 years37%

2-4 years3%

4-6 years3%

6-8 years19%

Over 10 years17%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None37%

Up to 1 month4%

1-3 months3%

3-6 months1%

6 months - 1 year19%

4-6 years28%

6-8 years7%

How AI Impacts Each Task

26 tasks analyzed

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as research methods, urban anthropology, and language and culture.

Risk: 23.0%AI: 20Time: 15%

Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

Risk: 55.0%AI: 70Time: 8%

Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

Risk: 49.0%AI: 55Time: 4%

Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and present findings in professional journals, books, electronic media, or at professional conferences.

Risk: 47.0%AI: 50Time: 14%

Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

Risk: 83.2%AI: 85Time: 4%

Task	AI Capability	Risk	Time %
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as research methods, urban anthropology, and language and culture.	20	23.0%	15%
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.	70	55.0%	8%
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.	55	49.0%	4%
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and present findings in professional journals, books, electronic media, or at professional conferences.	50	47.0%	14%
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.	85	83.2%	4%

Protective Factors

Total protective discount: 25.1%

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

IndependenceIntegrityAnalytical ThinkingInitiativeAchievement/EffortAttention to DetailPersistenceDependabilityStress ToleranceLeadershipCooperationSelf Control