Automation index
Can AI do the work of a University professor?
A syllabus and a test come earlier. Supervising a thesis, examining, and holding a room do not.
It also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
University professor
24%
AI or a robot can already do 24% of this job.
#85 / 103
View rankingUniversity professor
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Prep materials, tests and rubrics.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 20% | 45% | +9 |
Papers, grants and reviews.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 38% | +6.1 |
Teach and tutor.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 20% | 12% | +2.4 |
Supervise theses and examine.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Department meetings and academic admin.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
Actually research and choose the problem.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- teach class
- mark students
- lesson plans
- teach
- Prep materials, tests and rubrics
- Papers, grants and reviews
- Teach and tutor
- Supervise theses and examine
- Department meetings and academic admin
- Actually research and choose the problem
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-1081.00· ESCO/ISCO 2310
IS WORK OVER?
Insurance agent
33%
#22 / 103
View rankingInsurance agent
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Sell various types of insurance policies to businesses and individuals on behalf of insurance companies, including automobile, fire, life, property, medical and dental insurance, or specialized policies, such as marine, farm/crop, and medical malpractice.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Customize insurance programs to suit individual customers, often covering a variety of risks.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Explain features, advantages, and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of insurance plans.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Perform administrative tasks, such as maintaining records and handling policy renewals.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 55% | +5 |
Select company that offers type of coverage requested by client to underwrite policy.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Calculate premiums and establish payment method.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 48% | +3.8 |
Seek out new clients and develop clientele by networking to find new customers and generate lists of prospective clients.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Call on policyholders to deliver and explain policy, to analyze insurance program and suggest additions or changes, or to change beneficiaries.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 48% | +3.4 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 31% | 28% | +8.7 |
| Total | 100% | 34% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- insurance law
- sales promotion techniques
- principles of insurance
- actuarial science
- claims procedures
- types of insurance
- calculate insurance rate
- protect client interests
- analyse insurance needs
- inform on insurance products
Sources for this job· O*NET 41-3021.00· ESCO/ISCO 3321