Education Teachers, Postsecondary

The work

Core tasks

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

Capabilities

Essential skills

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading