Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC Code: 25-1065
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondarys prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as classical political thought, international relations, and democracy and citizenship. This career typically requires extensive preparation (4+ years). With an AI-proof score of 100.0/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Speaking, Writing, Reading Comprehension.
AI-Proof Score: 100.0 — Very High
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Median Salary
$94,680
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Job Growth
2.0%
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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
- •Speaking
- •Writing
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Instructing
- •Critical Thinking
- •Active Listening
Common Tasks
- ✓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.
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