Description
Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing instructional support activities, such as developing teaching materials, leading discussion groups, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers.
Interests
- Social
- Conventional
Work Values
- Achievement
- Independence
- Support
Work Styles
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Concern for Others
- Self-Control
Tasks
- Teach undergraduate-level courses.
- Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers, and record grades.
- Lead discussion sections, tutorials, or laboratory sections.
- Develop teaching materials, such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, or course Web sites.
- Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work, such as lab reports.
Work Activities
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Training and Teaching Others
- Working with Computers
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Detailed Work Activities
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Technology Skills
- Word processing software
- Computer based training software
- Electronic mail software
- Analytical or scientific software
- Data base user interface and query software
Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Comprehension
- Speech Clarity
- Written Expression
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Instructing
- Speaking
- Learning Strategies
Knowledge
- English Language
- Education and Training
- Computers and Electronics
- Mathematics
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
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Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $46,500 |
| Median (50%) | $63,461 |
| High (90%) | $86,371 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $63,106 |
| Mid Level | $78,841 |
| Senior Level | $79,877 |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 184,600 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 192,100 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 4%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 4%
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