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Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Education, Training, and Library · SOC 25-1022
43.0% AI Exposure — Very High
$79,940
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
5,300
Proj. Annual Openings
47,670
Employment (OEWS 2025)
57/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure43.0%
AI Resiliency57/100
Exposure BandVery High
Sector Avg. Exposure12.4%
Top Skills
1.Mathematics
2.Speaking
3.Reading Comprehension
4.Active Listening
5.Instructing
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Common titles: Adjunct Mathematics Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Instructor, Math Teacher, Mathematical Sciences Professor
Representative Tasks
- •Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- •Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- •Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as linear algebra, differential equations, and discrete mathematics.
- •Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- •Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Evaluate student work.
- •Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
- •Prepare tests.
- •Teach physical science or mathematics courses at the college level.
- •Maintain student records.
Tools & Technologies
Google Docs · hotMicrosoft Access · hotMicrosoft Outlook · hotMicrosoft Word · hotSAS · hotStructured query language SQL · hotLearning management system LMSBlackboard LearnBlackboard softwareCollaborative editing software
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
19.4%
Avg AI Exposure
8
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 43.0% | 12.4% |
| Outlook | Average | 52% Bright |
| Median Salary | $79,940 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 57/100 | N/A |