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Summary Description


	Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Academic Computing Director

2.	Adjunct Instructor

3.	Applied Computer Science Professor

4.	Assistant Professor

5.	Associate Professor

6.	Associate Professor Computer Science

7.	C++ Professor

8.	Clinical Professor

9.	College or University Faculty Member

10.	College Professor

11.	Computer and Information Science Department Chair

12.	Computer Applications Instructor

13.	Computer Education Professor

14.	Computer Information Science Professor

15.	Computer Information Systems Instructor (CIS Instructor)

16.	Computer Information Systems Professor (CIS Professor)

17.	Computer Information Technology Instructor

18.	Computer Instructor

19.	Computer Networking Instructor

20.	Computer Programming Professor

21.	Computer Science Instructor

22.	Computer Science Professor

23.	Computer Science Teacher

24.	Computer Sciences Professor

25.	Computer Support Specialist Instructor

26.	Computer Technology Instructor

27.	Distance Education Director

28.	Faculty Member

29.	Information Systems Professor

30.	Information Systems Technology Professor

31.	Information Technology Instructor (IT Instructor)

32.	Information Technology Professor (IT Professor)

33.	Instructor

34.	Java Programming Professor

35.	Lecturer

36.	Management Information Systems Professor (MIS Professor)

37.	Math Instructor

38.	Mathematics Professor

39.	Network Technology Instructor

40.	Office Technology Professor

41.	Professor

42.	Programming Coordinator

43.	Technology Coordinator

Job Tasks

	Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers. Evaluate student work.

	Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, data structures, and software design. Teach physical science or mathematics courses at the college level.

	Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. Develop instructional materials.

	Compile, administer, and grade examinations or assign this work to others. Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. Prepare tests. Evaluate student work.

	Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction. Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs. Develop instructional objectives.

	Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions. Guide class discussions.

	Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records. Advise students on academic or career matters.

	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.

	Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students. Advise students on academic or career matters.

	Supervise students' laboratory work. Supervise laboratory work.

	Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues. Advise students on academic or career matters.

	Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment. Select educational materials or equipment. Order instructional or library materials or equipment.

	Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues. Research topics in area of expertise.

	Maintain computer equipment used in instruction. Maintain computer equipment or software.

	Direct research of other teachers or of graduate students working for advanced academic degrees. Direct activities of subordinates.

	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.

	Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities. Promote educational institutions or programs. Perform student enrollment or registration activities.

	Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work. Supervise student research or internship work.

	Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues. Serve on institutional or departmental committees.

	Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head. Direct department activities.

	Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments. Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.

	Write grant proposals to procure external research funding. Write grant proposals.

	Act as advisers to student organizations. Advise students on academic or career matters.

	Participate in campus and community events. Plan community programs or activities for the general public.

	Provide professional consulting services to government or industry. Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

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.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

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.

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.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Postsecondary Teachers
	Postsecondary teachers instruct students in a wide variety of academic and career and technical subjects beyond the high school level. They also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

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Working Conditions


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	Postsecondary Teachers
	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.

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