Automation index
How much of a University professor’s job can AI already do?
A syllabus and a test come earlier. Supervising a thesis, examining, and holding a room do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
University professor
24%
AI can already do 24% of this job.
#278 / 633
View rankingUniversity professor
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Prep materials, tests and rubrics.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 45% | +9 |
Papers, grants and reviews.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 38% | +6.1 |
Teach and tutor.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 12% | +2.4 |
Supervise theses and examine.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Department meetings and academic admin.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
Actually research and choose the problem.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- 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?
Nurse
24%
#266 / 633
View rankingNurse
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 55% | +3.9 |
Record patients' medical information and vital signs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 12% | +0.7 |
Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 12% | +0.6 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 48% | 28% | +13.4 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- care for patients
- diagnose
- nursing care
- clinical notes
- impact of social contexts on health
- specialist nursing care
- educate on the prevention of illness
- provide professional care in nursing
- contribute to continuity of health care
- promote a positive image of nursing
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1141.00· ESCO/ISCO 2221