Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

SOC Code: 25-1192

Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondarys evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, projects, assignments, and papers. This career typically requires extensive preparation (4+ years). With an AI-proof score of 81.0/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening.

AI-Proof Score: 81.0Very High
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Median Salary

$77,280

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Job Growth

3.4%

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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
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Learning Strategies
  • Instructing
  • Active Learning
  • Writing
  • Monitoring

Common Tasks

  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, projects, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as food science, nutrition, and child care.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

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