Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC Code: 25-1063
Economics Teachers, Postsecondarys prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as econometrics, price theory, and macroeconomics. This career typically requires extensive preparation (4+ years). With an AI-proof score of 98.2/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Instructing, Speaking.
AI-Proof Score: 98.2 — Very High
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Median Salary
$119,980
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Job Growth
2.1%
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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
- •Instructing
- •Speaking
- •Active Learning
- •Active Listening
- •Writing
- •Critical Thinking
Common Tasks
- ✓Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as econometrics, price theory, and macroeconomics.
- ✓Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- ✓Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
- ✓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.
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