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Summary Description


	Teach courses in anthropology or archeology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Adjunct Instructor

2.	Adjunct Professor of Sociology and Anthropology

3.	African Studies Professor

4.	American Indian Studies Professor

5.	Anthropology and Archeology Instructor

6.	Anthropology Department Chair

7.	Anthropology Faculty Member

8.	Anthropology Instructor

9.	Anthropology Lecturer

10.	Anthropology Professor

11.	Archaeologist

12.	Archaeology Professor

13.	Archeology Faculty Member

14.	Assistant Professor

15.	Assistant Professor of Anthropology

16.	Assistant Professor of Archaeology

17.	Associate Professor

18.	Associate Professor of Anthropology

19.	Associate Professor of Archaeology

20.	Associate Professor of Sociology and Anthropology

21.	College or University Faculty Member

22.	College Professor

23.	Cultural Anthropology Professor

24.	Ethnoarchaeology Professor

25.	Instructor

26.	Latin American Studies Professor

27.	Lecturer

28.	Near East Archeology Professor

29.	Near Eastern Archaeology Lecturer

30.	Paleology Professor

31.	Paleology Teacher

32.	Professor

33.	Professor of Anthropology

34.	Professor of Archaeology

35.	Sociocultural Anthropology Professor

Job Tasks

	Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as research methods, urban anthropology, and language and culture. Teach social science courses at the college level.

	Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization. Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.

	Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers. Evaluate student work.

	Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and present findings in professional journals, books, electronic media, or at professional conferences. Research topics in area of expertise. Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.

	Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. Develop instructional materials.

	Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others. Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. Prepare tests. Evaluate student work.

	Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions. Guide class discussions.

	Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction. Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs. Develop instructional objectives.

	Supervise students' laboratory or field work. Supervise laboratory work. Supervise student research or internship work.

	Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work. Supervise student research or internship work.

	Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, career issues, and laboratory and field research. Advise students on academic or career matters.

	Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records. Maintain student records.

	Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students. Advise students on academic or career matters.

	Write grant proposals to procure external research funding and review others' grant proposals. Write grant proposals.

	Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues. Research topics in area of expertise.

	Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment. Select educational materials or equipment. Order instructional or library materials or equipment.

	Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities. Promote educational institutions or programs. Perform student enrollment or registration activities.

	Review manuscripts for publication in books and professional journals. Evaluate scholarly materials.

	Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head. Direct department activities.

	Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments. Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.

	Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues. Serve on institutional or departmental committees.

	Act as advisers to student organizations. Advise students on academic or career matters.

	Participate in campus and community events. Plan community programs or activities for the general public.

	Provide professional consulting services to government or industry. Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Nature of the Work


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Working Conditions


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