As of June 2026, English Language and Literature 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

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

58/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 59% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$78,760. About 5,100 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 in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Common titles
English InstructorEnglish ProfessorInstructorProfessorAssistant ProfessorAssociate 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 ComprehensionInstructingWritingSpeakingActive LearningCritical Thinking
Tools and technology
Adobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopGoogle DocsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft Outlook
Work context
Email useDecision latitudeIndoor controlled settingFrequent contact with othersFace-to-face discussions

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary, SOC 25-1123.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (75%).

Augmentable
  • Schedule courses.
  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
13 more augmentable tasks locked in the report.
Durable
  • Teach classes using online technology.
  • Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
3 more durable tasks locked in the report.

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