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Careers / Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary |
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Summary Description |
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Teach courses in social work. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. |
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Sample Job Titles |
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Assistant Professor |
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Associate Professor |
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Bachelor of Social Work Program Coordinator (BSW Program Coordinator) |
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Clinical Professor |
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College or University Faculty Member |
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College Professor |
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Dean |
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Faculty Member |
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Family Welfare Social Work Professor |
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Field Education Coordinator |
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Field Education Director |
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Field Instructor |
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Geriatric Social Work Professor |
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Health Social Work Professor |
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Instructor |
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Lecturer |
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Master of Social Work Program Coordinator (MSW Program Coordinator) |
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Professor |
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Social Work Faculty Member |
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Social Work Instructor |
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Social Work Lecturer |
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Social Work Professor |
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Social Work Program Coordinator |
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Job Tasks |
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Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
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Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Develop instructional materials.
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Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
- Research topics in area of expertise.
- Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
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Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as family behavior, child and adolescent mental health, and social intervention evaluation.
- Teach social science courses at the college level.
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Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization.
- Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
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Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
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Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
- Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
- Develop instructional objectives.
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Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
- Advise students on academic or career matters.
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Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Maintain student records.
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Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
- Supervise student research or internship work.
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Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
- Prepare tests.
- Evaluate student work.
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Collaborate with colleagues and community agencies to address teaching and research issues.
- Research topics in area of expertise.
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Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
- Advise students on academic or career matters.
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Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
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Supervise students' laboratory and field work.
- Supervise laboratory work.
- Supervise student research or internship work.
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Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.
- Direct department activities.
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Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
- Select educational materials or equipment.
- Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
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Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
- Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
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Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
- Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.
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Act as advisers to student organizations.
- Advise students on academic or career matters.
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Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
- Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.
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Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
- Promote educational institutions or programs.
- Perform student enrollment or registration activities.
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Participate in campus and community events.
- Plan community programs or activities for the general public.
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Work Activities |
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Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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