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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?
Personal trainer
27%
#74 / 103
View rankingPersonal trainer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 12% | 28% | +3.4 |
Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 22% | +2 |
Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Teach and demonstrate use of gymnastic and training equipment, such as trampolines and weights.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 22% | +1.8 |
Evaluate individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 27% | 28% | +7.6 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- demonstrate professional Pilates attitude
- manage fitness communication
- safely instruct about fitness
- identify customer objectives
- ensure safety of exercise environment
- analyse personal fitness information
- show professional responsibility
- provide fitness information
- prescribe exercises
- adapt Pilates exercises
Sources for this job· O*NET 39-9031.00· ESCO/ISCO 3423