Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

SOC Code: 25-1067

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondarys evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers. This career typically requires extensive preparation (4+ years). With an AI-proof score of 92.5/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Learning Strategies, Reading Comprehension, Writing.

AI-Proof Score: 92.5Very High
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Median Salary

$82,540

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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

  • Learning Strategies
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Speaking
  • Instructing
  • Active Learning
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking

Common Tasks

  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as race and ethnic relations, measurement and data collection, and workplace social relations.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

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