25-1072.00

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

2.5OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

Your job is remarkably safe from AI

Safer than 25% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 50% probability of automation for this role
paper →
25%
of jobs safer
763
jobs riskier than this
+16.8%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Human-Centric

This occupation relies heavily on human judgment, empathy, creativity, or physical dexterity that remains beyond current AI capabilities.

Nursing Instructors, Postsecondary teach clinical skills that require hands-on simulation, bedside manner coaching, and direct observation — skills that AI cannot assess or teach in physical settings. AI tools like virtual patient simulators augment clinical education but cannot replace the clinical instructor's judgment in live simulation labs. Demand is growing with nursing shortages through 2027.

Augmented byAI augmentation tools

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$79,940
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+16.8%
Much faster than average
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Job Zone 5 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →