Occupations25-1011.00

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research.

Median annual pay
$97,270

BLS, 2024

Employment
103,100

U.S., 2024

Ten-year outlook
+5.7%

2024–34

Annual openings
8,100

Projected average

The work

Core tasks

  1. 01Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as financial accounting, principles of marketing, and operations management.
  2. 02Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  3. 03Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  4. 04Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  5. 05Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and conferences.
  6. 06Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
  7. 07Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  8. 08Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  9. 09Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  10. 10Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  11. 11Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  12. 12Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and career issues.

Capabilities

Essential skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingLearning StrategiesCritical ThinkingActive LearningMonitoringMathematicsScience

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading

U.S. employment is projected to move from 103,100 in 2024 to 109,000 in 2034, a +5.7% change.

BLS projects an average of 8,100 openings each year over the period, including openings created by workers leaving the occupation.