Will AI replace Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary?

AI can do 81% of the work Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary do at least twice as fast. People already use it for 12 of their 26 tasks, while 7 more are ready but barely used so far. 7 still need a person.

AI is already doing this12 · 59% of time

People already use AI for these tasks in real work, based on Anthropic's analysis of how Claude is used.

  • Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.Mostly automated17% of time
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as structural geology, micrometeorology, and atmospheric thermodynamics.Mostly assisted15% of time
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.Mostly assisted6% of time
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.Mostly automated6% of time
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.Mostly automated4% of time
  • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.Mostly automated3% of time
  • Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.Mostly automated3% of time
  • Answer questions from the public and media.Mostly automated2% of time
  • Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.Mostly automated1% of time
  • Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.Mostly automated1% of time
  • Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.Mostly assisted1% of time
  • Review papers or serve on editorial boards for scientific journals, and review grant proposals for federal agencies.Mostly automated1% of time

AI could do this next7 · 22% of time

AI can speed these up by at least half, but real use has not caught up yet. These are next in line.

  • Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.5% of time
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.4% of time
  • Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.4% of time
  • Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.4% of time
  • Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.3% of time
  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.2% of time
  • Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.1% of time

Still needs a person7 · 19% of time

No real AI use, no proven AI speedup and no robot that can do it yet. This is the part of the job to build on.

  • Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.6% of time
  • Supervise laboratory work and field work.5% of time
  • Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.4% of time
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.2% of time
  • Act as advisers to student organizations.1% of time
  • Participate in campus and community events.1% of time
  • Purchase and maintain equipment to support research projects.1% of time

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What this means

AI can already do almost all of this work at least twice as fast. People in this job already use it heavily. Expect the role to shift toward deciding what to do, checking AI's work and owning the result.

What to do next

  • Do the 12 tasks AI is already handling with AI yourself. Your peers already are, and it is quickly becoming the baseline.
  • Get ahead on the 7 tasks AI could do next. These move as tools improve, so learning them early pays off.
  • Build on the 7 tasks that stay human. This is where your judgment, skill and relationships matter most.
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