Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

# 261 overall · better than 70.0% of other jobs
1.8
Low to No Risk
15% tasks are partially/fully automatable
1/5
Automatability
1/5
Emotional Intelligence
2/5
Technical Feasibility
2/5
Ethics
2/5
Economic Incentive
2/5
Forgivability
4/5
Physical Requirements
The role of Physics Teachers at the postsecondary level is unlikely to be significantly displaced by AI due to the high levels of creativity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability required, combined with moderate technical and ethical barriers.

Median Salary: $98,020

Traits: 57

32/100Consequence_of_Error
85/100Contact_With_Others
61/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
8/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
68/100Deal_With_External_Customers
4/100Deal_With_Physically_Aggressive_People
35/100Deal_With_Unpleasant_or_Angry_People
14/100Degree_of_Automation
72/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
96/100Electronic_Mail
20/100Exposed_to_Contaminants
7/100Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections
19/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Conditions
11/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment
2/100Exposed_to_High_Places
9/100Exposed_to_Minor_Burns_Cuts_Bites_or_Stings
13/100Exposed_to_Radiation
0/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
5/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
89/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
94/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
40/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
62/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
62/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
64/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
32/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
16/100In_an_Enclosed_Vehicle_or_Equipment
3/100In_an_Open_Vehicle_or_Equipment
86/100Indoors_Environmentally_Controlled
21/100Indoors_Not_Environmentally_Controlled
57/100Letters_and_Memos
59/100Level_of_Competition
9/100Outdoors_Exposed_to_Weather
5/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
5/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
44/100Physical_Proximity
81/100Public_Speaking
46/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
40/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
30/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
6/100Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_the_Body
2/100Spend_Time_Climbing_Ladders_Scaffolds_or_Poles
2/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
6/100Spend_Time_Kneeling_Crouching_Stooping_or_Crawling
21/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
61/100Spend_Time_Sitting
39/100Spend_Time_Standing
28/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
20/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
96/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
64/100Telephone
67/100Time_Pressure
6/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
25/100Wear_Common_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Safety_Shoes_Glasses_Gloves_Hearing_Protection_Hard_Hats_or_Life_Jackets
4/100Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus_Safety_Harness_Full_Protection_Suits_or_Radiation_Protection
12/100Work_Schedules
59/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team

Tasks performed as Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

Low to No Risk
17
Moderate Risk
1
High Risk
2
Extreme Risk
0
  • 2.5Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
  • 0.5Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as quantum mechanics, particle physics, and optics.
  • 1Supervise students' laboratory work.
  • 1.4Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  • 0.3Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  • 0.7Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  • 1.2Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  • 1.2Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • 0.5Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  • 1.5Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  • 2.5Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
  • 1.1Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  • 2Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  • 0.5Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  • 1.6Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
  • 1.3Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
  • 1.8Maintain and repair laboratory equipment.

15.0% of Physics Teachers, Postsecondary tasks can be automated with AI or robotics

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