Occupation · SOC 25-1192
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in childcare, family relations, finance, nutrition, and related subjects pertaining to home management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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Employed (US)
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Job Zone 5
Typical preparation
Extensive preparation
Stackable credential programs
898 mapped
Core skills
SpeakingReading ComprehensionLearning StrategiesInstructingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingWritingActive LearningMonitoringSystems EvaluationSystems AnalysisSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingTime ManagementCoordinationService OrientationPersuasionMathematicsManagement of Personnel ResourcesOperations AnalysisNegotiationScienceManagement of Material ResourcesQuality Control AnalysisTechnology DesignProgrammingOperations MonitoringManagement of Financial ResourcesTroubleshootingRepairingOperation and ControlInstallationEquipment SelectionEquipment Maintenance
Knowledge areas
English LanguageEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServicePsychologyAdministration and ManagementMathematicsComputers and ElectronicsAdministrativeSociology and AnthropologyCommunications and MediaLaw and GovernmentPublic Safety and SecurityPhilosophy and TheologyPersonnel and Human ResourcesTherapy and CounselingSales and MarketingTelecommunicationsHistory and ArcheologyDesignEconomics and AccountingBiologyForeign LanguageProduction and ProcessingTransportationMedicine and DentistryFood ProductionChemistryEngineering and TechnologyGeographyFine ArtsBuilding and ConstructionMechanicalPhysics
Technology & tools
Blackboard LearnCalendar and scheduling softwareCollaborative editing softwareCourse management system softwareDOC CopDatabase management systemsDesire2Learn LMS softwareEmail softwareGoogle DocsImage scanning softwareLearning management system LMSMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordSakai CLESocial computing toolsWeb browser softwareZoomiParadigms Turnitin
Representative tasks
Training and Teaching OthersGetting InformationUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsWorking with ComputersEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesCoaching and Developing OthersMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsInterpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsDeveloping Objectives and StrategiesThinking CreativelyJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleScheduling Work and ActivitiesDocumenting/Recording InformationProviding Consultation and Advice to OthersAnalyzing Data or InformationMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersProcessing InformationCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersPerforming Administrative ActivitiesDeveloping and Building TeamsAssisting and Caring for OthersGuiding, Directing, and Motivating SubordinatesPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicEstimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or InformationMonitoring and Controlling ResourcesHandling and Moving ObjectsInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsStaffing Organizational UnitsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesSelling or Influencing OthersControlling Machines and ProcessesOperating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or EquipmentDrafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and EquipmentRepairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Competency framework
Skill expectations by proficiency level.
emerging
Course syllabi and homework assignments — draft and organize under faculty mentorship for undergraduate Family and Consumer Sciences courses.Lecture content on foundational topics such as nutrition and child development — prepare and deliver with structured guidance in a postsecondary classroom setting.Student assignments and laboratory reports — evaluate and assign preliminary grades using established rubrics under departmental supervision.Classroom discussions on consumer sciences topics — facilitate with faculty guidance, encouraging student participation in introductory course sections.Student attendance records and grade logs — maintain accurately in departmental learning management systems following institutional record-keeping protocols.Current peer-reviewed literature in Family and Consumer Sciences — review and summarize to stay informed of emerging field developments under faculty direction.Examination materials — administer and collect in accordance with institutional academic integrity policies under senior faculty oversight.Word processing and presentation software — use to produce course handouts and lecture slides for postsecondary FCS instructional settings.Course learning objectives — align with departmental curriculum standards when developing initial lesson plans in a supervised teaching role.Student comprehension and engagement — monitor during lectures and adjust delivery pace with guidance from supervising faculty in introductory courses.
developing
Lecture series on food science, nutrition, and family studies — prepare and deliver independently to undergraduate cohorts in a postsecondary FCS department.Course syllabi, assignment sequences, and instructional handouts — develop and refine routinely for multiple course sections with minimal administrative oversight.Student class work, projects, and examinations — evaluate and grade consistently using self-developed rubrics aligned to course-level learning outcomes.Classroom and laboratory discussions — initiate, facilitate, and moderate to promote critical thinking among undergraduate students in FCS laboratory and seminar settings.Professional conferences and field journals — engage with regularly to maintain currency in consumer sciences, nutrition, and family studies research.Grading and attendance data — compile and manage in database management and spreadsheet software to meet institutional reporting requirements.Instructional methods and course content — revise semester-to-semester based on student performance data and evolving disciplinary standards.Examination construction and grading workflows — coordinate independently or delegate to graduate teaching assistants with appropriate quality checks.Active learning strategies — apply across varied FCS course contexts, including case studies and lab practicals, to address diverse student learning needs.Calendar and scheduling software — use to coordinate office hours, assignment due dates, and course milestones across multiple course sections.
proficient
Graduate and undergraduate lectures on specialized FCS topics such as dietetics, consumer behavior, and early childhood education — design and deliver autonomously with scholarly depth and pedagogical rigor.Comprehensive curricula for FCS degree programs — plan, evaluate, and revise independently by integrating discipline-specific accreditation standards and current research.Complex student performance challenges — diagnose and address through adaptive instructional strategies and individualized feedback in graduate and undergraduate courses.Non-routine assessment scenarios, including academic integrity disputes and grade appeals — resolve through independent judgment aligned with institutional policy.Cross-disciplinary research literature in psychology, sociology, nutrition, and consumer sciences — synthesize and incorporate into course content to reflect the full scope of FCS scholarship.Faculty colleagues and departmental administrators — collaborate with proactively to coordinate instructional consistency across multi-section FCS courses.Graduate students completing theses or capstone projects — supervise and evaluate with expert-level disciplinary feedback in Family and Consumer Sciences.Instructional technology tools including computer-based training software and information retrieval systems — integrate strategically to enhance learning outcomes in postsecondary FCS environments.Program-level student learning outcomes — assess systematically using data aggregated across semesters to inform evidence-based curriculum improvements.Professional associations and conference presentations — participate in actively as a subject-matter contributor, representing the institution's FCS program in scholarly venues.
advanced
Departmental curriculum frameworks for Family and Consumer Sciences degree programs — lead the design, evaluation, and reform of across undergraduate and graduate levels to meet accreditation and workforce demands.Junior faculty and adjunct instructors in FCS — mentor and develop through structured observation, coaching, and pedagogical feedback to elevate departmental teaching quality.Strategic direction for research and instructional priorities in Family and Consumer Sciences — set in alignment with institutional mission, external funding opportunities, and community needs.Cross-departmental and interdisciplinary teaching initiatives — lead by establishing collaborative partnerships with psychology, public health, and education faculty to broaden FCS program impact.Institutional policies governing academic assessment, student records, and faculty evaluation — inform and shape through participation in governance committees and administrative leadership roles.Departmental adoption of emerging educational technologies and pedagogical innovations — champion and implement at scale, guiding faculty through sustained professional development.Grant proposals and sponsored research projects in consumer sciences, nutrition, or family policy — lead development and execution, positioning the department as a recognized scholarly contributor.National and regional professional organizations in Family and Consumer Sciences — represent the institution through leadership roles, keynote presentations, and editorial service.Systems-level analysis of program outcomes, retention rates, and graduate placement data — conduct and use to drive long-range departmental planning and accreditation self-studies.Organizational culture of intellectual inquiry, equity, and student-centeredness within the FCS department — model and sustain through consistent leadership behaviors and policy advocacy at the college or university level.
Also known as
32 alternate job titles map to this occupation.
Adjunct InstructorAdjunct ProfessorAssistant ProfessorAssociate ProfessorChef InstructorChild Development InstructorClothing and Textiles TeacherCollege Faculty MemberCollege ProfessorCooking TeacherDietetics ProfessorFamily and Consumer Sciences Professor (FCS Professor)Family Consumer Science Teacher (FCS Teacher)Family Resource Management ProfessorFood and Nutrition InstructorFood and Nutrition ProfessorFood and Nutrition TeacherHome and Family Living ProfessorHome Economics ProfessorHome Economics TeacherHuman Development ProfessorInstructorLecturerNutrition Faculty MemberNutrition InstructorNutrition Program InstructorProfessorSewing TeacherTailoring TeacherTextiles and Clothing TeacherUniversity Faculty MemberWeaving Professor