Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Postsecondary teachers work in public and private colleges and universities, professional schools, junior or community colleges, and career and technical schools. Outside of class time, their schedules are generally flexible, and they may spend that time in administrative, student advising, and research activities.
Education & Training
Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language.
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Average
$73,940
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$38,480
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$63,670
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$122,840
ANNUAL
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
1,620
Projected job openings through 2032
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Supporting Programs
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
01
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
02
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
03
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
04
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
05
Supervise students' fieldwork, internship, and research work.
06
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
07
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as children's literature, learning and development, and reading instruction.
08
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
09
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
10
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
Sociology and Anthropology
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Instructing
SKILL
Learning Strategies
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
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