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Summary Description


	Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Actuarial Science Professor

2.	Actuarial Science Teacher

3.	Adjunct Faculty Mathematics Department

4.	Adjunct Instructor

5.	Adjunct Mathematics Instructor

6.	Adjunct Professor

7.	Algebra Teacher

8.	Assistant Professor

9.	Assistant Professor of Mathematics

10.	Associate Professor

11.	Associate Professor of Mathematics

12.	Biometry Teacher

13.	Biostatistics Professor

14.	Biostatistics Teacher

15.	Calculus Professor

16.	Calculus Teacher

17.	College or University Faculty Member

18.	College Professor

19.	Computational Sciences Professor

20.	Computer Information Systems Department Chair

21.	Computer Science Professor

22.	Cryptoanalysis Teacher

23.	Cryptography Teacher

24.	Dean

25.	Department of Mathematics Chair

26.	Developmental Mathematics Instructor

27.	Developmental Mathematics Professor

28.	Geometry Professor

29.	Geometry Teacher

30.	Instructor

31.	Math Professor

32.	Math Teacher

33.	Mathematical Sciences Professor

34.	Mathematics Academic Chair

35.	Mathematics Education Professor

36.	Mathematics Faculty Member

37.	Mathematics Instructor (Math Instructor)

38.	Mathematics Lecturer

39.	Mathematics Professor

40.	Mathematics Teacher

41.	Physics Instructor

42.	Physics Professor

43.	Professor

44.	Professor of Mathematics

45.	Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science

46.	Sampling Theory Teacher

47.	Science Instructor

48.	Statistical Methods Professor

49.	Statistical Methods Teacher

50.	Statistics Professor

51.	Statistics Teacher

52.	Topology Professor

53.	Topology Teacher

54.	Trigonometry Teacher

Job Tasks

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

	Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as linear algebra, differential equations, and discrete mathematics. Teach physical science or mathematics courses at the college level.

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

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

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

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

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

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

	Keep abreast of developments and technological advances in the mathematical 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.

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

	Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in books, professional journals, or electronic media. Research topics in area of expertise. Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.

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

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

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

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

	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.

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

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

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

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

	Provide professional consulting services to government 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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Nature of the Work


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Working Conditions


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