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In 4 of the 44 jobs that do this, AI or robots already show up on it, most often as work people hand to AI. In the other 40, there's no evidence yet. Jobs spend a median of 31m of an 8-hour shift on it, and about 6.1 million U.S. workers hold these jobs.
40No evidence yet
1With AI
3Often handed to AI
Every job that does this
Each job words the task its own way. Minutes are that job's estimate for a typical shift; the label is the evidence for that job's version.
| Job and its version of the task | Per shift | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary Business TeachersPrepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as financial accounting, principles of marketing, and operations management. | 1h 30m | No evidence yet |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryPrepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 50m | No evidence yet |
| Postsecondary Economics TeachersPrepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 49m | No evidence yet |
| Postsecondary Mathematical Science TeachersPrepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 45m | No evidence yet |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryPrepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 45m | No evidence yet |
| Postsecondary History TeachersPrepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 44m | No evidence yet |
| Postsecondary Sociology TeachersPrepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 43m | No evidence yet |
| Postsecondary Computer Science TeachersPrepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 40m | No evidence yet |
| Postsecondary Geography TeachersPrepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 40m | No evidence yet |
| Farm and Home Management EducatorsPrepare and distribute leaflets, pamphlets, and visual aids for educational and informational purposes. | 38m | No evidence yet |
| Postsecondary Education TeachersPrepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 37m | No evidence yet |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondaryPrepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 37m | No evidence yet |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondaryPrepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 36m | No evidence yet |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryPrepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 36m | No evidence yet |
| Postsecondary Biological Science TeachersPrepare materials for laboratory activities and course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 35m | No evidence yet |
| Postsecondary Communications TeachersPrepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 34m | No evidence yet |
| Postsecondary Engineering TeachersPrepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 34m | No evidence yet |
| Postsecondary Environmental Science TeachersPrepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 33m | No evidence yet |
| Postsecondary Architecture TeachersPrepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 32m | No evidence yet |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondaryPrepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 32m | No evidence yet |
| Postsecondary Political Science TeachersPrepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 32m | No evidence yet |
| Postsecondary Psychology TeachersPrepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 31m | No evidence yet |
| Postsecondary Health Specialties TeachersPrepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 31m | No evidence yet |
| Postsecondary Library Science TeachersPrepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 31m | No evidence yet |
| Postsecondary Agricultural Sciences TeachersPrepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 29m | No evidence yet |
| Postsecondary Physics TeachersPrepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 29m | No evidence yet |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondaryPrepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 28m | No evidence yet |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryPrepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 27m | No evidence yet |
| Postsecondary Social Work TeachersPrepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, or handouts. | 24m | No evidence yet |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryPrepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 21m | No evidence yet |
| Postsecondary Law TeachersPrepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 20m | No evidence yet |
| Postsecondary Chemistry TeachersPrepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 19m | No evidence yet |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, PostsecondaryPrepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 19m | No evidence yet |
| Instructional CoordinatorsDesign instructional aids for stand-alone or instructor-led classroom or online use. | 19m | Often handed to AI |
| TutorsDevelop teaching or training materials, such as handouts, study materials, or quizzes. | 19m | Often handed to AI |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryPrepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| Preschool Special Education TeachersPrepare objectives, outlines, or other materials for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements. | 18m | Often handed to AI |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, PostsecondaryProvide information to the public by leading workshops and training programs and by developing educational materials. | 14m | No evidence yet |
| Postsecondary Teaching AssistantsComplete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed modifications can be made. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Elementary School Special Education TeachersPrepare objectives, outlines, or other materials for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or school or state requirements. | 11m | With AI |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary SchoolPlan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids, such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs. | 7m | No evidence yet |
| Library TechniciansDesign posters and special displays to promote use of library facilities or specific reading programs at libraries. | 7m | No evidence yet |
| Special Education Teaching AssistantsPrepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations. | 7m | No evidence yet |
| Kindergarten Special Education TeachersPrepare assignments for teacher assistants or volunteers. | 5m | No evidence yet |
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