Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in sociology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Education & Training
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Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
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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.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as race and ethnic relations, measurement and data collection, and workplace social relations.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions. | - | - | 10% |
| Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others. | - | - | 4% |
| Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as race and ethnic relations, measurement and data collection, and workplace social relations. | - | - | 12% |
| Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | - | - | 4% |
| Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers. | - | - | 6% |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$82,540
per year
Mean Wage
$97,270
per year
Employment
12K
workers
Wage Range
$49,330 - $167,240
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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