Somewhat Resilient
Last Update: 10/7/2026
AI Resilience Score for Postsecondary Psych Teacher:
39.9%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
Low
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
Med
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
Med
This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
This result is backed by strong agreement across multiple data sources.
AI Resilience Report forPsychology Teachers, Postsecondary
$80,340 median salary•3,700 annual openings•SOC Code: 25-1066.00
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary are somewhat less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 8 sources.
Psychology teachers at the postsecondary level are labeled "Somewhat Resilient" because AI is already changing real parts of the job, even if it is not replacing professors outright. Tools like ChatGPT are now handling a lot of the routine prep work, like drafting syllabi, building quiz questions, and speeding up grading, which means the administrative side of teaching is shifting fast.
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This role is somewhat resilient
Psychology teachers at the postsecondary level are labeled "Somewhat Resilient" because AI is already changing real parts of the job, even if it is not replacing professors outright. Tools like ChatGPT are now handling a lot of the routine prep work, like drafting syllabi, building quiz questions, and speeding up grading, which means the administrative side of teaching is shifting fast.
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Latest AI news for Postsecondary Psych Teacher
These articles highlight the crucial intersection of AI and psychology education, showing how AI tools are transforming teaching methods. For instance, the study on generative AI emphasizes the need for psychology educators to adapt their pedagogical approaches to incorporate AI literacy, fostering critical thinking about algorithmic biases. Additionally, the exploration of AI as a dual-role lecturer suggests that embracing these technologies can enhance student autonomy and motivation. By understanding and integrating AI, future psychology teachers can build resilience in their careers and better prepare their students for a tech-driven world.
Agentic AI as a dual-role lecturer and teaching assistant: effects on learner autonomy, self-regulated learning, and intrinsic motivation in university-level EFL education
www.frontiersin.org • 6/8/2026
Large language model (LLM)-powered agentic systems are increasingly deployed in higher education, yet their effects on learner autonomy and self-regulated...
Mapping the impact of generative AI in higher education: a scoping review of psychological and equity dimensions
www.frontiersin.org • 5/14/2026
The rapid integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) into higher education has prompted growing scholarly attention toward its pedagogical...
ChatGPT: the artificial intelligence for fostering grit in second language writing classes
www.nature.com • 1/26/2026
This study explores the role of grit, perseverance, and sustained effort in second language writing and examines ChatGPT's effectiveness in...
AI literacy: Why every teen needs to learn this essential skill
www.apa.org • 6/3/2025
Psychology shows adolescents need a comprehensive understanding of what AI is, how it functions, and how algorithmic bias can embed...
College professors face the highest exposure to AI tools, study finds
universitybusiness.com • 3/24/2023
Of the 20 occupations most exposed to AI language modeling capabilities, 14 of them were postsecondary teachers.
More Career Info
Career: Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
They teach college students about the mind and behavior, helping them understand how people think, feel, and act.
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Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$80,340
Jobs (2025)
52,300
Growth (2025-35)
+4.0%
Annual Openings
3,700
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
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Participate in campus and community events.
2
Recruit and hire new faculty.
3
Act as advisers to student organizations.
4
Provide clinical services to clients, such as assessing psychological problems and conducting psychotherapy.
5
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
6
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
7
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
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.
