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Summary Description


	Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Abnormal Psychology Teacher

2.	Adjunct Instructor

3.	Adjunct Professor

4.	Adjunct Psychology Faculty Member

5.	Adjunct Psychology Instructor

6.	Adjunct Psychology Professor

7.	Applied Psychology Chair

8.	Applied Psychology Professor

9.	Applied Psychology Teacher

10.	Assistant Professor

11.	Assistant Professor of Psychology

12.	Associate Professor

13.	Associate Professor of Psychology

14.	Behavioral Science Chair

15.	Behavioral Sciences Instructor

16.	Child Development Professor

17.	Child Development Teacher

18.	Child Psychology Teacher

19.	Clinical Psychology Professor

20.	Clinical Psychology Teacher

21.	College or University Faculty Member

22.	College Professor

23.	Counseling Center Director

24.	Counselor

25.	Educational Psychology Professor

26.	Educational Psychology Teacher

27.	Faculty Member

28.	Human Relations Professor

29.	Human Relations Teacher

30.	Human Services Instructor

31.	Industrial Psychology Professor

32.	Industrial Psychology Teacher

33.	Industrial/Organizational Psychology Professor (I/O Psychology Professor)

34.	Instructor

35.	Lecturer

36.	Mental Measurements Teacher

37.	Philosophy Professor

38.	Professor

39.	Professor of Psychology

40.	Psychological Science Professor

41.	Psychology Department Chair

42.	Psychology Instructor

43.	Psychology Lecturer

44.	Psychology Professor

45.	Psychology Teacher

46.	School Psychology Professor

47.	Social Science Instructor

48.	Social Sciences Department Chair

49.	Social Sciences Professor

50.	Social Studies Department Chair

51.	Teacher

Job Tasks

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

	Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as abnormal psychology, cognitive processes, and work motivation. Teach social science courses at the college level.

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

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

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

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

	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.

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

	Supervise students' laboratory work. Supervise laboratory work.

	Provide clinical services to clients, such as assessing psychological problems and conducting psychotherapy.

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

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

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

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

	Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues. Advise students on academic or career matters.

	Develop and use multimedia course materials and other current technology, such as online courses. Create technology-based learning materials.

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

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

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

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

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

	Supervise the clinical work of practicum students. Supervise student research or internship work.

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

	Write grant proposals to procure external research funding. Write grant proposals.

	Review books and journal articles for potential publication. Evaluate scholarly materials.

	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.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Postsecondary Teachers
	Postsecondary teachers instruct students in a wide variety of academic and career and technical subjects beyond the high school level. They also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

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Working Conditions


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	Postsecondary Teachers
	Postsecondary teachers work in public and private colleges and universities, professional schools, junior or community colleges, and career and technical schools. Outside of class time, their schedules are generally flexible, and they may spend that time in administrative, student advising, and research activities.

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