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Occupation

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in sociology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$84,290 medianBelow-avg outlookGraduate degree

O*NET 31.0 · 25-1067.00

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  2. 02Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  3. 03Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  4. 04Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  5. 05Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  6. 06Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  7. 07Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  8. 08Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  9. 09Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  10. 10Supervise students' laboratory and field work.
  11. 11Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  12. 12Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

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What the posting will be called

Assistant ProfessorProfessorSociology InstructorSociology ProfessorAdjunct InstructorAssociate ProfessorFaculty MemberInstructorLecturerSocial Science Instructor

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Knowledge the job leans on

English LanguageSociology and AnthropologyEducation and TrainingComputers and ElectronicsHistory and ArcheologyPsychologyPhilosophy and TheologyLaw and Government

Skills that carry over from service

InstructingSocial PerceptivenessTime ManagementJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingService OrientationCoordinationSystems Analysis