History professor (higher education) History Teachers, Postsecondary

Kode pekerjaan: 25-1125（SOC） Pekerjaan migrasi terampil Keseluruhan 5.1/10

History professors teach courses on human history and historiography at colleges or universities, often combining teaching and research to cultivate students' deep understanding of historical events, societal changes, and historical analysis methods.

Peringkat · Keseluruhan 5.1/10i

In the AI era: what happens to History professor (higher education)

Mixed

Profesi dosen universitas terpengaruh AI dengan pro dan kontra: tugas administratif dan pengajaran dasar menghadapi tekanan otomatisasi, tetapi penelitian tingkat tinggi, peran pembimbing, dan desain kurikulum diperkuat AI; benteng inti adalah penilaian manusia dan kemampuan interaksi.

🤖 AI already replacing this job (tools / products / research / news)

ChatGPT Tool Partial 2022

Menggantikan tugas bantuan pengajaran dasar dosen universitas seperti menjawab pertanyaan konten kursus, mengoreksi tugas, menghasilkan silabus, dan materi bacaan.
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Coursera Platform Partial 2012

Menggantikan proses transfer pengetahuan dosen universitas dalam kursus umum sarjana dan kursus pengantar profesional, terutama cocok untuk pengajaran standar skala besar.
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Gradescope Tool Partial 2018

Menggantikan pekerjaan berulang dosen universitas dalam mengoreksi tugas pemrograman, soal matematika, dan pilihan ganda yang merupakan tugas penilaian standar.
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Khan Academy Platform Partial 2008

Menggantikan tugas dosen universitas dalam pengajaran dasar mata kuliah dasar (seperti kalkulus, statistika) dan bimbingan latihan, terutama cocok untuk belajar mandiri siswa.
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Grammarly Product Partial 2009

Menggantikan sebagian tugas dosen dalam memeriksa tata bahasa dasar dan memberikan saran gaya penulisan saat mengoreksi esai mahasiswa, mengurangi beban kerja koreksi manual.
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Quizlet Platform Partial 2007

Mengganti tugas persiapan materi pengajaran berulang seperti membuat kartu kosakata, kuis, dan materi ulasan oleh dosen universitas.
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⚠ Tasks AI will take over or replace

Penghasilan otomatis garis besar kursus dan draf materi ajar
Jawaban dasar dan balasan otomatis untuk pertanyaan umum
Penilaian awal dan umpan balik tugas siswa
Tinjauan literatur dan pengorganisasian data
Penanganan urusan administrasi (mis. penjadwalan kelas, entri nilai)

↑ Tasks AI will augment

Desain jalur pembelajaran yang dipersonalisasi dengan bantuan AI dan penilaian adaptif
Menggunakan LLM untuk menghasilkan kasus pengajaran dan diskusi simulasi dengan cepat
Membantu pengujian hipotesis, analisis data, dan penyempurnaan makalah dalam penelitian
Pembelajaran virtual dan kolaborasi dengan asisten AI dalam mengajar
Pembangunan grafik pengetahuan dan kurasi kursus interdisipliner

🛡 Human moat

Bimbingan mentor tatap muka dan dukungan emosional
Penjelasan mendalam tentang konsep kompleks dan stimulasi pemikiran kritis
Perumusan dan desain metodologi pertanyaan penelitian orisinal
penilaian etika dan keputusan akademik
Integrasi kreatif dalam desain kurikulum secara keseluruhan

Skills to build (next 5 years)

Penerapan alat pendidikan AI (misalnya Knewton, Carnegie Learning)
Analisis data dan pemodelan statistik (Python/R)
Rekayasa prompt dan fine-tuning model besar
Desain pembelajaran campuran (MOOC/flipped classroom)
Penulisan akademik dan penyuntingan kolaboratif AI
Privasi Data & Etika AI

Entry-level outlook

Persaingan untuk posisi entry-level (seperti asisten pengajar, dosen tamu) meningkat karena AI dapat menangani sebagian pekerjaan persiapan dan tanya jawab, mengurangi kebutuhan posisi junior; namun gelar doktor dan kemampuan riset mandiri tetap menjadi syarat mutlak, peluang masuk secara keseluruhan sedikit menyempit.

🚀 How to level up in the AI era

Dosen universitas harus secara proaktif mengintegrasikan AI ke dalam pengajaran dan penelitian: mengembangkan sistem pembelajaran personalisasi berbantuan AI, menggunakan LLM untuk meningkatkan efisiensi persiapan dan kualitas interaksi; memperdalam peran mentor yang tak tergantikan manusia dan penelitian tingkat tinggi, sambil bertransisi menjadi perancang kursus dan konsultan teknologi pendidikan, memperluas batas karier.

Gaji

Pengalaman	Tahunan (USD)
Junior (Assistant Professor, 0-6 years)	$55,000 ~ $75,000	Depends on school type (community college or research university)
Mid-level (associate professor, 7-15 years).	$65,000 ~ $90,000	Salary increase after obtaining tenure.
Senior (full professor, 15+ years)	$80,000 ~ $130,000	Distinguished professors or department heads may have higher salaries

Jalur Pendidikan

Tahap	Durasi	Biaya (USD)
Doctoral degree (in history or related field)	5-7 years	$100,000~$200,000
Master's degree (History)	2 tahun	$40,000~$80,000

Kualifikasi

Kualifikasi	Penerbit
Doctoral degree (PhD)	Accredited university	Wajib
Teaching experience	Higher education institutions.	Opsional
Publication record	Academic journals/publishers	Opsional

Migrasi

Occupation classification code: 25-1125（SOC）

Visa	Detail
H-1B H-1B Specialty Occupation	Universities as non-profit institutions can apply for H-1B without quota limits, making it the most common work visa path.
EB-2 Employment-Based Second Preference (EB-2)	History professors with a PhD can apply for EB-2, requiring PERM labor certification or National Interest Waiver (NIW).
O-1 O-1 Extraordinary Ability	If a professor has outstanding achievements in their academic field (e.g., publishing major works), they can apply for an O-1 visa.

Cocok untuk

✓ Cocok

People with a strong interest in historical research and willing to spend many years pursuing a PhD
Skilled in teaching and communication, able to inspire students' interest in history.
Able to adapt to academic competition, with perseverance to publish research and pursue tenure

✗ Tidak cocok

Those pursuing high salary or rapid career returns
Those unwilling to bear the dual pressure of teaching and research or who dislike academic writing

Prospek karir

Usually starts as an assistant professor, advances to associate professor and full professor, with a few becoming department chairs or deans. Research output (papers, monographs) and teaching quality determine promotion; some move into academic administration or public history.

History professor positions at U.S. universities are highly competitive, limited by declining tenure-track positions and increasing adjunctification. Employment is projected to grow about 4% from 2024 to 2034, about average. A Ph.D. and strong research record are key.

Area pertumbuhan：
Postsecondary educationResearch in humanitiesPublic historyDigital humanities

FAQ

What is the salary level for history professors?

According to BLS data, the 2023 median annual salary for history professors in the US was about $76,000, ranging from around $55,000 for assistant professors to over $130,000 for full professors, depending on school type and region.

How can international individuals immigrate to the US as history professors?

The typical path is: obtain a US H-1B work visa (cap-exempt), then employer-sponsored EB-2 green card (via PERM or NIW). A PhD and research achievements are key.

What are the career prospects for a history professor?

Promotion mainly depends on academic output and teaching evaluations; from assistant professor to tenure typically takes 6-7 years. Some professors move into administration or public history, but overall job growth is slow.

Sumber data

Salary ranges are estimates aggregated from public listings on Indeed, Glassdoor, ERI SalaryExpert and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS OEWS); employment and demand outlook cite the BLS Occupational Outlook and O*NET; visa and migration details follow the latest USCIS work-visa (H-1B / O-1 / L-1) and employment-based green-card (EB-2 / EB-3, incl. DOL PERM labor certification) rules. Figures are indicative only — always refer to the latest official sources.