Occupations25-1071.00

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Median annual pay
$105,620

BLS, 2024

Employment
289,600

U.S., 2024

Ten-year outlook
+17.3%

2024–34

Annual openings
27,400

Projected average

The work

Core tasks

  1. 01Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  2. 02Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  3. 03Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  4. 04Supervise laboratory sessions.
  5. 05Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  6. 06Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  7. 07Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  8. 08Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  9. 09Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  10. 10Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  11. 11Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
  12. 12Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

Capabilities

Essential skills

Reading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningWritingCritical ThinkingActive LearningLearning StrategiesMonitoringScienceMathematics

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading

U.S. employment is projected to move from 289,600 in 2024 to 339,700 in 2034, a +17.3% change.

BLS projects an average of 27,400 openings each year over the period, including openings created by workers leaving the occupation.