Occupation · SOC 25-1199
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.
Median wage
$78,490
$39,720–$172,850
Projected growth
+1.9%
Slower than average
Annual openings
340
per year
Employed (US)
151,530
Job Zone —
Core skills
SpeakingReading ComprehensionInstructingActive ListeningLearning StrategiesWritingCritical ThinkingActive Learning
Knowledge areas
English LanguageEducation and TrainingComputers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematics
Technology & tools
Word processing softwareWeb platform development softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software
Representative tasks
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as financial accouEvaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Competency framework
Skill expectations by proficiency level.
emerging
Course syllabi and handouts — draft under instructor guidance using word processing software in a postsecondary classroom setting.Assigned readings and instructional materials — review and summarize to support lesson preparation in an entry-level teaching role.Lecture content on introductory subject matter — deliver with direct supervisor feedback in an undergraduate classroom environment.Student assignments and short written responses — evaluate using provided rubrics under faculty mentorship at a vocational or community college.Basic classroom discussions — facilitate by posing prepared questions to small groups of undergraduate students.Electronic mail software — use to communicate course expectations and respond to student inquiries under departmental guidelines.Homework assignments and practice problems — assemble from existing resources following department templates for an introductory course.Attendance records and grade entries — maintain accurately in institutional spreadsheet or office suite software under administrative oversight.Student questions during lectures — address by referencing prepared notes and course materials in a structured classroom setting.Instructional feedback from supervising faculty — receive, interpret, and apply to improve lesson delivery in a collegiate environment.
developing
Lecture series on core discipline topics — design and deliver with minimal oversight to undergraduate cohorts in a postsecondary institution.Student class work, papers, and projects — evaluate and grade consistently using self-developed rubrics aligned to course learning objectives.Classroom discussions on course themes — initiate and moderate to encourage student participation and critical dialogue in a college setting.Course syllabi and semester schedules — prepare independently, incorporating institutional policies and learning outcomes for assigned sections.Analytical or scientific software — incorporate into lessons to model discipline-specific problem-solving for undergraduate students.Varied instructional strategies — select and apply based on student learning needs and class dynamics in a community college classroom.Written feedback on student assignments — compose clearly and constructively to guide improvement across a full course section.Web-based learning platforms — configure and maintain to post course materials and facilitate online student engagement.Student comprehension and engagement — monitor through active listening and questioning during lectures to adjust pacing in real time.Department grading and attendance records — compile and report accurately using spreadsheet software within established institutional timelines.
proficient
Multi-unit course curriculum — develop autonomously from learning objectives through assessment design for undergraduate or graduate students.Complex student work including research papers and applied projects — evaluate with nuanced, standards-based feedback in a postsecondary context.High-level Socratic and problem-based classroom discussions — facilitate across diverse student populations to deepen critical thinking skills.Non-routine instructional challenges such as disengaged cohorts or content gaps — address by adapting teaching methods mid-course without supervisory input.Discipline-specific analytical software and digital tools — integrate strategically into course delivery to build students' applied technical competencies.Reading comprehension and written expression across multiple course modalities — model and explicitly teach as transferable academic skills in the classroom.Cross-course or cross-section learning outcomes — align and assess to ensure program-level coherence in a postsecondary instructional setting.Student academic performance trends — analyze using grade data and institutional reporting tools to inform instructional adjustments each term.Guest lectures, field-relevant case studies, and real-world problem sets — curate and present to connect course content to professional practice.Collegial peer review requests — conduct for department colleagues by observing instruction and providing evidence-based formative feedback.
advanced
Departmental or program-wide curriculum frameworks — design and champion to ensure instructional quality and credential relevance across all course offerings.Institutional teaching standards and grading policies — establish and communicate to shape consistent academic practice across a faculty team.Faculty professional development initiatives — lead by modeling exemplary lecture design, discussion facilitation, and assessment practice for newer instructors.Strategic adoption of emerging educational technologies — direct at the program level to modernize course delivery and improve student outcomes.Program learning outcomes and accreditation evidence — oversee compilation and reporting to satisfy external quality review requirements.Interdisciplinary curriculum partnerships — negotiate and develop with other department leads to broaden student learning opportunities institution-wide.Institutional academic integrity and grading equity policies — advocate for and implement by engaging faculty, administration, and student governance bodies.Grant or institutional funding proposals for instructional innovation — author and present to secure resources that advance program teaching capacity.Scholarly or applied research on effective postsecondary pedagogy — conduct and disseminate to influence teaching practice beyond the home institution.Mentorship structures for adjunct and early-career faculty — create and sustain to build long-term departmental instructional capability and cohesion.
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