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History Teachers, Postsecondary
Education, Training, and Library · SOC 25-1125
9.9% AI Exposure — Medium
$83,820
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
2,400
Proj. Annual Openings
18,790
Employment (OEWS 2025)
90/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure9.9%
AI Resiliency90/100
Exposure BandMedium
Sector Avg. Exposure12.4%
Top Skills
1.Speaking
2.Reading Comprehension
3.Writing
4.Learning Strategies
5.Active Listening
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Teach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Common titles: Adjunct History Instructor, Adjunct Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, History Instructor, History Professor
Representative Tasks
- •Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- •Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as ancient history, postwar civilizations, and the history of third-world countries.
- •Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- •Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- •Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Develop instructional materials.
- •Guide class discussions.
- •Teach humanities courses at the college level.
- •Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
- •Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Excel · hotGoogle Docs · hotMicrosoft Outlook · hotMicrosoft Word · hotLearning management system LMSBlackboard LearnCollaborative editing softwareDOC CopEmail softwareiParadigms Turnitin
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
19.4%
Avg AI Exposure
8
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 9.9% | 12.4% |
| Outlook | Average | 52% Bright |
| Median Salary | $83,820 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 90/100 | N/A |