As of June 2026, Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary has an AI-exposure score of 58/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

58/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 58% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$93,250. About 1,900 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include providing instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Common titles
Assistant ProfessorChemistry InstructorChemistry ProfessorProfessorAssociate ProfessorBiochemistry Professor
O*NET job-zone preparation
Job Zone 5 · Extensive Preparation Needed Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience.

Broad guidance for this preparation level; exact requirements vary by role and employer.

Skills and knowledge
Reading ComprehensionSpeakingWritingActive LearningCritical ThinkingMonitoring
Tools and technology
Microsoft Office softwareGoogle DocsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word
Work context
Email useFace-to-face discussionsDecision latitudeIndoor controlled settingFrequent contact with others

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary, SOC 25-1052.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (60%).

Augmentable
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
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Durable
  • Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
  • Supervise students' laboratory work.
6 more durable tasks locked in the report.

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