Somewhat Resilient

Last Update: 10/7/2026

AI Resilience Score for Math Science Teachers, Postsecondary:

40.5%

Median Score

Meaningful human contribution

Low

Long-term employer demand

Med

Sustained economic opportunity

Med

Our confidence in this score:
Medium-high

Methodology and Scoring Rationale

To score how resilient postsecondary math and science teaching is to AI, we ask one question in three parts:

First, how much of the job still needs a human, read from five AI-exposure sources: our own AI Resilience Model, Anthropic's Observed Exposure, Microsoft's AI Applicability, Will Robots Take My Job, and OpenAI Signals. We call this dimension Meaningful Human Contribution (MHC) and weight it at 40%.

Next, whether employers will keep hiring for this job over the long term. This dimension, which we call Long-term Employer Demand (LTE), is calculated from BLS data and weighted at 30%.

Last, whether pay and mobility will hold up. We use wage bill and adaptive capacity data from independent researchers (Althoff & Reichardt, 2026; Manning & Aguirre, 2026). We call this dimension Sustained Economic Opportunity (SEO) and weight it at 30%.

For postsecondary math and science teachers, all eight sources had data. Four of five AI exposure sources rated resilience Low, meaning they see AI handling much of the content delivery and problem-solving guidance, while Will Robots Take My Job disagreed and rated it High. That split holds confidence at medium-high. Steady demand and mid-range pay kept this role "Somewhat Resilient."

AI Resilience Report forMathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

$79,940 median salary•3,900 annual openings•SOC Code: 25-1022.00

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary are somewhat less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 8 sources.

Math professors are "Somewhat Resilient" because AI is genuinely changing parts of the job, even if it is not replacing it entirely. Routine tasks like grading, drafting syllabi, and creating handouts are already being handled or assisted by AI tools, and students are using AI to solve problems in ways that force professors to rethink how they teach and assess learning.

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This role is somewhat resilient

Math professors are "Somewhat Resilient" because AI is genuinely changing parts of the job, even if it is not replacing it entirely. Routine tasks like grading, drafting syllabi, and creating handouts are already being handled or assisted by AI tools, and students are using AI to solve problems in ways that force professors to rethink how they teach and assess learning.

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Latest AI news for Math Science Teachers, Postsecondary

These articles emphasize that while AI won't replace postsecondary mathematical science teachers, it will transform their roles. For instance, they highlight how tasks like routine assessments may be automated, but the need for human insight in teaching critical thinking remains vital. Additionally, the exploration of AI-supported problem-solving showcases the potential for teachers to integrate technology into their methods, enhancing student learning. Embracing AI resilience will empower educators to adapt and thrive in this evolving landscape.

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Career: Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

They teach college students about math, guide them in solving problems, and help them understand mathematical concepts better.

Employment & Wage Data

Median Wage

$79,940

Jobs (2025)

57,100

Growth (2025-35)

+1.7%

Annual Openings

3,900

Education

Doctoral or professional degree

Experience

None

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035

Task-Level AI Resilience Scores

AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years

1

97% ResilienceSupplemental

Participate in campus and community events.

2

96% ResilienceSupplemental

Act as advisers to student organizations.

3

95% ResilienceCore Task

Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.

4

94% ResilienceSupplemental

Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.

5

93% ResilienceCore Task

Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

6

92% ResilienceCore Task

Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

7

92% ResilienceSupplemental

Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.

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