Occupation
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
$98,070 medianBelow-avg outlookGraduate degree
O*NET 31.0 · 25-1065.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- 02Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- 03Participate in campus and community events.
- 04Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
- 05Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
- 06Act as advisers to student organizations.
- 07Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
- 08Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
- 09Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
- 10Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
- 11Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
- 12Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
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What the posting will be called
Associate ProfessorPolitical Science InstructorPolitical Science ProfessorProfessorAdjunct ProfessorAssistant ProfessorFaculty MemberGovernment ProfessorInstructorPublic Administration Professor
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Knowledge the job leans on
English LanguageLaw and GovernmentEducation and TrainingHistory and ArcheologySociology and AnthropologyGeographyPhilosophy and TheologyCustomer and Personal Service
Skills that carry over from service
InstructingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingPersuasionCoordinationSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationTime Management