Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC Code: 25-1054
Physics Teachers, Postsecondarys evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers. This career typically requires extensive preparation (4+ years). With an AI-proof score of 98.9/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Speaking, Writing.
AI-Proof Score: 98.9 — Very High
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Median Salary
$97,360
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Job Growth
2.5%
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Training Time
Extensive preparation (4+ years)
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Job Zone
Zone 5 / 5
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Training Cost
~$80,000
Key Skills
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Speaking
- •Writing
- •Critical Thinking
- •Science
- •Active Listening
- •Learning Strategies
- •Active Learning
- •Instructing
Common Tasks
- ✓Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
- ✓Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- ✓Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- ✓Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as quantum mechanics, particle physics, and optics.
- ✓Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation