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Will AI replace English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary?

AI reaches most of this job’s work.

56/100

Very high exposure

More exposed to AI than 87% of US workers.

AI already used in
35% of the work
As AI tools mature: up to
78% of the work

What the job involves

Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Where AI reaches the work

The job’s main tasks, heaviest first, by how far AI reaches them.

Already happening(14)

  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  • Assist students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

and 9 more

Within reach(12)

  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  • Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  • Write letters of recommendation for students.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

and 7 more

Out of reach(7)

  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Teach writing or communication classes.
  • Participate in campus and community events.
  • Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  • Participate in cultural and literary activities, such as traveling abroad and attending performing arts events.

and 2 more

Also called

English Instructor · English Professor · Adjunct English Instructor · Adjunct Instructor · Classics Teacher · Composition Teacher · Creative Writing Teacher · Etymology Teacher

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What these numbers mean

The score is the share of this job’s work, weighted by how important and frequent each task is, that AI could do in half the time: tasks an AI model could do alone count in full, tasks that need software built on AI count half.

“AI already used” is the share of the work in tasks where people are recorded using AI today. “As AI tools mature” counts every task AI could halve, with or without extra software.

The percentile compares the score with every job’s, weighted by how many people in the US do each one. Exposure means AI could change how the work is done, not that the job goes away. These are estimates for the typical job, not predictions.

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