Will AI replace English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary?

AI can do 78% of the work English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary do at least twice as fast. People already use it for 14 of their 33 tasks, while 12 more are ready but barely used so far. 7 still need a person.

AI is already doing this14 · 51% of time

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

  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.Mostly automated15% of time
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as poetry, novel structure, and translation and adaptation.Mostly automated8% of time
  • Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.Mostly automated7% of time
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.Mostly assisted5% of time
  • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.Mostly automated3% of time
  • Assist students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class.Mostly automated3% of time
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.Mostly automated2% of time
  • Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.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 assistance to students in college writing centers.Mostly automated1% of time
  • Write original literary pieces.Mostly automated1% of time
  • Review manuscripts for publication in professional journals.Mostly assisted1% of time
  • Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.Mostly assistedunder 1% of time

AI could do this next12 · 27% of time

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

  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.6% of time
  • Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.5% of time
  • Teach classes using online technology.5% of time
  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.2% of time
  • Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.2% of time
  • Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.2% of time
  • Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.1% of time
  • Act as advisers to student organizations.1% of time
  • Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.1% of time
  • Schedule courses.1% of time
  • Write letters of recommendation for students.1% of time
  • Conduct staff performance evaluations.under 1% of time

Still needs a person7 · 22% 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.

  • Teach writing or communication classes.9% of time
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.5% of time
  • Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.3% of time
  • Participate in campus and community events.1% of time
  • Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.1% of time
  • Participate in cultural and literary activities, such as traveling abroad and attending performing arts events.1% of time
  • Recruit, train, and supervise department personnel, such as faculty and student writing instructors.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 14 tasks AI is already handling with AI yourself. Your peers already are, and it is quickly becoming the baseline.
  • Get ahead on the 12 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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