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Summary Description


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

Sample Job Titles

1.	Adjunct Instructor

2.	Adjunct Sociology Professor

3.	Anthropology Professor

4.	Assistant Professor

5.	Assistant Professor of Sociology

6.	Associate Professor

7.	Associate Professor of Sociology

8.	College or University Faculty Member

9.	College Professor

10.	Comparative Sociology Professor

11.	Department of Sociology Chair

12.	Faculty Member

13.	Graduate Teaching Assistant

14.	Humanities Professor

15.	Instructor

16.	Instructor of Sociology

17.	Lecturer

18.	Marriage and Family Teacher

19.	Professor

20.	Professor of Sociology

21.	Psychology Professor

22.	Race Relations Professor

23.	Social and Political Studies Professor

24.	Social Organization Professor

25.	Social Science Instructor

26.	Social Science Professor

27.	Social Sciences Department Chair

28.	Social Sciences Lecturer

29.	Sociology Faculty Member

30.	Sociology Instructor

31.	Sociology Professor

Job Tasks

	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.

	Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as race and ethnic relations, measurement and data collection, and workplace social relations. Teach social science courses at the college level.

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

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

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

	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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

	Supervise students' laboratory and field work. Supervise laboratory work. Supervise student research or internship work.

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

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

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

	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.

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

	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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

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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