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Summary Description


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

Sample Job Titles

1.	Adjunct Faculty

2.	Adjunct History Instructor

3.	Adjunct Instructor

4.	Adjunct Professor of U.S. History

5.	African History Professor

6.	American History Professor

7.	Art History Instructor

8.	Assistant Professor

9.	Assistant Professor of History

10.	Associate Professor

11.	Associate Professor of History

12.	College or University Faculty Member

13.	College Professor

14.	Economic History Teacher

15.	Faculty Member

16.	Historiography Professor

17.	Historiography Teacher

18.	History Department Chair

19.	History Faculty Member

20.	History Instructor

21.	History Professor

22.	History Teacher

23.	Humanities Division Chair

24.	Instructor

25.	Jewish History Professor

26.	Lecturer

27.	Political Science Professor

28.	Professor

29.	Professor of History

30.	Russian History Professor

31.	Social Science Instructor

32.	Social Sciences Instructor

33.	Social Sciences Professor

34.	South Asian History Professor

35.	World History Teacher

Job Tasks

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

	Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as ancient history, postwar civilizations, and the history of third-world countries. Teach humanities courses at the college level.

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

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

	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, course materials, and methods of instruction. Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs. Develop instructional objectives.

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

	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.

	Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records. Maintain student records.

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

	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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

	Develop, maintain, and teach online courses. Create technology-based learning materials. Teach online courses.

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

	Review books and journal articles for potential publication. Evaluate scholarly materials.

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

	Teach community courses and speak to local groups and organizations. Plan community programs or activities for the general public.

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

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

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

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

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

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


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	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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