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Occupation

History Teachers, Postsecondary

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

$83,820 medianBelow-avg outlookGraduate degree

O*NET 31.0 · 25-1125.00

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

  1. 01Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  2. 02Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  3. 03Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  4. 04Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as ancient history, postwar civilizations, and the history of third-world countries.
  5. 05Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  6. 06Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  7. 07Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  8. 08Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  9. 09Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
  10. 10Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  11. 11Review books and journal articles for potential publication.
  12. 12Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.

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What the posting will be called

History InstructorHistory ProfessorInstructorProfessorAdjunct History InstructorAdjunct InstructorAssistant ProfessorAssociate ProfessorHistory TeacherLecturer

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Knowledge the job leans on

History and ArcheologyEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingLaw and GovernmentGeographySociology and AnthropologyComputers and ElectronicsPhilosophy and Theology

Skills that carry over from service

InstructingTime ManagementJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationCoordinationNegotiation