Higher education teaching professionals

9 of 33 tasks in this role are things an AI can already do today. Task list mapped via O*NET "English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary" (25-1123.00).

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

   AI can do thisimportance 4.7/5
2. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

   AI can do thisimportance 4.5/5
3. Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

   AI can do thisimportance 3.7/5
4. Write letters of recommendation for students.

   AI can do thisimportance 3.7/5
5. Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

   AI can do thisimportance 3.3/5
6. Conduct staff performance evaluations.

   AI can do thisimportance 2.9/5
7. Write original literary pieces.

   AI can do thisimportance 2.8/5
8. Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

   AI can do thisimportance 2.7/5
9. Review manuscripts for publication in professional journals.

   AI can do thisimportance 2.7/5
10. Teach writing or communication classes.

    Human workimportance 4.8/5
11. Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

    Human workimportance 4.8/5
12. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

    Human workimportance 4.7/5
13. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.

    Human workimportance 4.4/5
14. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as poetry, novel structure, and translation and adaptation.

    Human workimportance 4.2/5
15. Assist students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class.

    Human workimportance 4.2/5
16. Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

    Human workimportance 4.1/5
17. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

    Human workimportance 4.0/5
18. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

    Human workimportance 4.0/5
19. Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.

    Human workimportance 4.0/5
20. Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.

    Human workimportance 3.9/5
21. Teach classes using online technology.

    Human workimportance 3.9/5
22. Schedule courses.

    Human workimportance 3.8/5
23. Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

    Human workimportance 3.6/5
24. Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.

    Human workimportance 3.6/5
25. Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.

    Human workimportance 3.6/5
26. Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.

    Human workimportance 3.6/5
27. Recruit, train, and supervise department personnel, such as faculty and student writing instructors.

    Human workimportance 3.4/5
28. Participate in campus and community events.

    Human workimportance 3.4/5
29. Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

    Human workimportance 3.3/5
30. Participate in cultural and literary activities, such as traveling abroad and attending performing arts events.

    Human workimportance 3.2/5
31. Provide assistance to students in college writing centers.

    Human workimportance 3.1/5
32. Act as advisers to student organizations.

    Human workimportance 2.7/5
33. Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.

    Human workimportance 2.3/5