Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in social work. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
Work experience required to enter this job
Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
24 tasks analyzed
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, or handouts.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as family behavior, child and adolescent mental health, or social intervention evaluation.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions. | - | - | - |
| Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, or handouts. | - | - | - |
| Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media. | - | - | - |
| Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as family behavior, child and adolescent mental health, or social intervention evaluation. | - | - | - |
| Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$76,210
per year
Mean Wage
$81,880
per year
Employment
13K
workers
Wage Range
$45,370 - $129,280
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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