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University Professor
Based on 36 assessments
18%
Low risk
Average realistic automation risk across all University Professor profiles in the dataset.
Raw potential = I/O automation ceiling. Realistic risk = adjusted for informal knowledge and social context.
Score spread
Distribution across 36 profiles.
Middle half of University Professors score between 16% and 20%.
0%
50%
100%
Task breakdown by work type
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a University Professor, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
Grading student assignments, exams, and projects, and providing detailed feedback
25%
AD
20%
Meeting with students individually or in small groups to provide academic advising, mentorship, or guidance on research projects
deep expertise
social core
22%
AA
0%
Delivering lectures and leading classroom discussions on specific academic topics
deep expertise
social core
18%
DA
2%
Attending and presenting at academic conferences, workshops, or seminars to share research and network with peers
deep expertise
social core
12%
AA
0%
Conducting original research in their field of expertise, including writing and publishing papers or books
deep expertise
8%
AD
24%
Designing and updating course syllabi, including selecting readings, assignments, and assessment methods
4%
DD
48%
Engaging in community outreach or public lectures to share expertise with broader audiences
deep expertise
social core
4%
AA
0%
Participating in departmental or university committees, such as curriculum planning, hiring, or policy development
deep expertise
social core
3%
AD
14%
Conducting original research in their field of expertise, including writing and publishing papers or books
27%
AD
39%
Grading student assignments, exams, and projects, and providing detailed feedback
21%
AD
25%
Meeting with students individually or in small groups to provide academic advising, mentorship, or guidance on research projects
deep expertise
social core
15%
AA
6%
Participating in departmental or university committees, such as curriculum planning, hiring, or policy development
deep expertise
social core
12%
AD
4%
Engaging in community outreach or public lectures to share expertise with broader audiences
deep expertise
social core
8%
AA
1%
Attending and presenting at academic conferences, workshops, or seminars to share research and network with peers
deep expertise
social core
7%
AA
7%
Delivering lectures and leading classroom discussions on specific academic topics
deep expertise
social core
5%
DA
9%
Designing and updating course syllabi, including selecting readings, assignments, and assessment methods
1%
DD
45%
Grading student assignments, exams, and projects, and providing detailed feedback
28%
AD
27%
Delivering lectures and leading classroom discussions on specific academic topics
deep expertise
social core
26%
DA
0%
Designing and updating course syllabi, including selecting readings, assignments, and assessment methods
22%
DD
53%
Conducting original research in their field of expertise, including writing and publishing papers or books
9%
AD
31%
Participating in departmental or university committees, such as curriculum planning, hiring, or policy development
deep expertise
social core
9%
AD
11%
Meeting with students individually or in small groups to provide academic advising, mentorship, or guidance on research projects
deep expertise
social core
2%
AA
1%
Attending and presenting at academic conferences, workshops, or seminars to share research and network with peers
deep expertise
social core
1%
AA
5%
Engaging in community outreach or public lectures to share expertise with broader audiences
deep expertise
social core
0%
AA
0%
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