SOC 25-1022

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary AI displacement risk

Mathematics faculty teach linear algebra and differential equations while AI solves the problem sets instantly. That forces assessment redesign, from oral exams to in-class derivation and AI-critical assignments, while the conceptual teaching and research supervision that define the role stay human.

Exposure52

Share and intensity of work current AI systems can materially affect.

Automation26%

Likely potential for exposed tasks to move to software after workflow integration.

Risk bandModerate

AI solves routine problems but still fails on novel proofs in ways students must learn to catch, which makes mathematical verification skills more valuable, not less. Demand for rigorous quantitative education is rising with the AI economy.

Distribution

Where Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary sits across 620 tracked roles

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · 30050100

Displacement pressure 30 — higher than 48% of the 620 occupations tracked on displacement.ai.

Score version

This page uses Seed model v0.4 (seed-v0.4-2026-05), last reviewed 2026-08-15. Directional occupation-level planning model using hand-reviewed public research, task exposure estimates, wage context, and transition-pathway assumptions.

23 O*NET task statements matched to SOC 25-1022. The displayed task profile combines these official task statements with the current public score model.

Median wage context: $79,940 (May 2025, US national). The latest BLS row matched SOC 25-1022.

Scores are planning signals, not forecasts. Local hiring demand, employer-specific workflows, licensing, and credentials must be validated before making career decisions.

2030 economic stress test

How Anthropic's scenarios classify Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

SOC 25-1022 places this role in the paper's cognitive occupation group. These group-level outcomes do not change the 30/100 role score and are not an occupation forecast.

Modest change

+0.4% group wage

-0.5% cognitive employment since mid-2026; 2.9% cognitive unemployment.

Economy-wide: +1.6% GDP and 3.9% unemployment.

Substantial change

-0.3% group wage

-3.9% cognitive employment since mid-2026; 4.5% cognitive unemployment.

Economy-wide: +8.3% GDP and 4.6% unemployment.

Extreme change

-11.5% group wage

-21.5% cognitive employment since mid-2026; 17.9% cognitive unemployment.

Economy-wide: +32.4% GDP and 11.9% unemployment.

Compare the assumptions and limitations across all three scenarios. Source: The Anthropic Institute Working Paper No. 2026-02.

Official task evidence

O*NET task matches for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

The current evidence import matched 23 task statements from Task Statements 31.0 (August 2026). These rows are used as a grounding layer for judging which parts of the occupation are repeatable, language-heavy, analytical, social, physical, or compliance-sensitive.

Dataset31.0 (August 2026)
Matched tasks23
SOC25-1022
  • Core task / ID 5710

    Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

  • Core task / ID 5709

    Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

  • Core task / ID 5711

    Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as linear algebra, differential equations, and discrete mathematics.

  • Core task / ID 5713

    Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

  • Core task / ID 5712

    Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

  • Core task / ID 5715

    Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.

Source: O*NET Resource Center, Task Statements. Raw import target: data/raw/onet/task-statements-31-0.txt.

Task profile

Where AI changes the work

language

Prepare and deliver lectures on mathematics

Exposure 54, automation 27%, augmentation 70%.

O*NET evidence: Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as li... (ID 5711)

analytical

Compile, administer, and grade examinations

Exposure 58, automation 34%, augmentation 62%.

O*NET evidence: Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others. (ID 5710)

social

Supervise graduate teaching and research

Exposure 24, automation 8%, augmentation 50%.

O*NET evidence: Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work. (ID 5725)

information

Keep abreast of advances in the field

Exposure 44, automation 22%, augmentation 62%.

O*NET evidence: Keep abreast of developments and technological advances in the mathematical field by re... (ID 20060)

TaskExposureAutomationAugmentation
Prepare and deliver lectures on mathematics5427%70%
Compile, administer, and grade examinations5834%62%
Supervise graduate teaching and research248%50%
Keep abreast of advances in the field4422%62%

Transition pathways

Adjacent moves that preserve existing skills

credentialed transition

Department Chair

Training horizon: 12-24 months. Skill overlap 64. Wage preservation signal 116.

  • Lead assessment redesign
  • Manage faculty hiring
  • Own program outcomes
Moderate
role redesign

Quantitative Curriculum Designer

Training horizon: 3-6 months. Skill overlap 70. Wage preservation signal 106.

  • Build AI-aware problem sets
  • Design verification assessments
  • Measure learning outcomes
Moderate

Comparison guides

Compare the next move before you commit

What the AI risk score means for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

The displacement pressure score for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary is 30. That score blends task exposure, automation pressure, augmentation potential, wage vulnerability, transition feasibility, and source confidence. It is designed to help workers and workforce teams decide where to act first, not to claim a specific date when a job will disappear.

For this role, the clearest risk pattern is visible at the task level. Compile, administer, and grade examinations carries 34% automation pressure, while Prepare and deliver lectures on mathematics carries 70% augmentation potential. That means the best response is usually a targeted redesign of work: move away from repeatable production tasks and toward judgment, exception handling, coordination, stakeholder context, and accountable use of AI tools.

Labor-market context and wage risk

Median wage: $79,940 (May 2025, US national). Employment context: Faculty role teaching the tool's own foundations. Typical education: Doctoral degree typical.

Wage vulnerability is 30, while transition feasibility is 71. A high wage-vulnerability score means workers should pay close attention to salary preservation before making a move. A high transition-feasibility score means there are adjacent paths that can reuse existing skills without requiring a complete career reset.

  • Moderate displacement pressure
  • Problem-set solving is automated
  • Quantitative demand keeps growing

Upskilling priorities

Skills that make this role more resilient

The safest upskilling plan starts with skills already close to the work. For Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary, the strongest near-term skill priorities are listed below. These are useful whether the goal is to stay in the role, move to a redesigned version of the role, or transition into an adjacent occupation.

Priority 1

Mathematical instruction

Build proof of this skill through a work sample, checklist, dashboard, case note, workflow map, or portfolio artifact tied to the transition paths on this page.

Priority 2

Assessment design

Build proof of this skill through a work sample, checklist, dashboard, case note, workflow map, or portfolio artifact tied to the transition paths on this page.

Priority 3

Graduate supervision

Build proof of this skill through a work sample, checklist, dashboard, case note, workflow map, or portfolio artifact tied to the transition paths on this page.

Priority 4

Research writing

Build proof of this skill through a work sample, checklist, dashboard, case note, workflow map, or portfolio artifact tied to the transition paths on this page.

90-day transition plan

The most practical next step is not to wait for a layoff or a full role redesign. Use the next 90 days to create evidence that you can operate in a safer, more AI-augmented version of the work.

  1. In the first 30 days, document the repetitive tasks in your current work and identify where AI can reduce drafting, lookup, classification, or reporting time.
  2. By 60 days, complete one small project connected to Department Chair, such as lead assessment redesign.
  3. By 90 days, compare internal openings and external postings for Department Chair or Quantitative Curriculum Designer and update your resume around measurable workflow outcomes.

FAQ

Questions about AI and Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Will AI replace Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary?

Mathematics faculty teach linear algebra and differential equations while AI solves the problem sets instantly. That forces assessment redesign, from oral exams to in-class derivation and AI-critical assignments, while the conceptual teaching and research supervision that define the role stay human. The better planning signal is not full replacement, but which tasks become automated, which tasks become AI-assisted, and which responsibilities still need human judgment.

Which parts of Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary work are most exposed to AI?

Compile, administer, and grade examinations and Prepare and deliver lectures on mathematics show the strongest automation pressure in this model. Prepare and deliver lectures on mathematics and Compile, administer, and grade examinations are better treated as AI-augmented work.

What should Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary learn next?

Start with Mathematical instruction, Assessment design, Graduate supervision. The most practical adjacent paths in this model are Department Chair and Quantitative Curriculum Designer.

How should this score be used?

Use it as a planning signal, not a prediction. Confirm local hiring demand, wages, licensing, credentials, and employer adoption before making a career move.

Sources

Evidence trail