SOC 25-1065
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ53/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ17,170
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$95K
$50K โ $173K
Projected Growth
๐+2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค95/100
High exposure
๐ก Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary face a risk score of 53/100 โ 9 points above the national average of 44. With 95/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $95K ($48K 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 53/100, Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-powered research and literature review tools are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 17,170 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in adapting instruction to individual learning needs in real-time and developing creative and engaging hands-on lessons to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI-powered research and literature review tools
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
AI-generated curriculum and lesson plan content
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Adapting instruction to individual learning needs in real-time
Developing creative and engaging hands-on lessons
Mentoring students through personal and academic challenges
Inspiring and motivating students through personal connection
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 and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as classical political thought, international relations, and democracy and citizenship.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
๐ป Technology Skills
Computer based training software
Development environment software
Calendar and scheduling software
Word processing software
Data mining software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
Law and Government
Education and Training
History and Archeology
Sociology and Anthropology
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 | 65% |
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 59% |
| Postsecondary Teachers | 22 | $82K | 82% |