SOC 25-1125
History Teachers, Postsecondary
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ54/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ19,860
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$82K
$48K โ $158K
Projected Growth
๐-0.2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค95/100
High exposure
๐ก History Teachers, Postsecondary face a risk score of 54/100 โ 10 points above the national average of 44. With 95/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $82K ($35K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 54/100, History Teachers, Postsecondary faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like virtual classroom platforms reducing instructor demand are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 19,860 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in developing creative and engaging hands-on lessons and mentoring students through personal and academic challenges to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace History Teachers, Postsecondary?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Virtual classroom platforms reducing instructor demand
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Developing creative and engaging hands-on lessons
Mentoring students through personal and academic challenges
Managing classroom dynamics and student behavior
Adapting instruction to individual learning needs in real-time
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as ancient history, postwar civilizations, and the history of third-world countries.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
๐ป Technology Skills
Computer based training software
Calendar and scheduling software
Word processing software
Data base user interface and query software
Information retrieval or search software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
History and Archeology
English Language
Education and Training
Law and Government
Geography
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 67% |
| Postsecondary Teachers | 22 | $82K | 79% |
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 61% |