Physics teacher (college)
Teaches college courses in physics, the laws of matter and energy, and may also do research.
Will AI replace physics teacher (college) jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: High. More AI overlap than 89 in 100 jobs. AI can help with many tasks. The job is changing fast, and people who use AI well will lead it. 0% of this job’s working time is already spent on tasks people bring to AI at work (Anthropic Economic Index). Based on Microsoft research on real AI use at work, matched to the tasks of each job in O*NET.
What AI already helps with
- Prepare and give lectures on topics like quantum mechanics and optics
- Do research in your field and publish the findings
- Write, give, and grade exams, or assign this to others
What stays human
- Maintain and repair lab equipment
- Hold regular office hours to advise and help students
- Start and lead classroom discussions
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: +2.4%. Typical pay: $100,310 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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