Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Description: Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary spend a lot of their time Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge. They are naturally good at Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Speech Clarity, and Written Comprehension. Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary are typically characterized as being Social and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Education and Training, Computers and Electronics, and Mathematics and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Speaking.

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Work Activities

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Processing Information
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Getting Information
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  

Abilities

Oral Expression
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Speech Clarity
  
Written Comprehension
  
Written Expression
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Information Ordering
  
Near Vision
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Originality
  
Category Flexibility
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Speech Recognition
  
Memorization
  
Far Vision
  
Selective Attention
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Speed of Closure
  
Time Sharing
  
Number Facility
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Visualization
  
Trunk Strength
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Control Precision
  
Auditory Attention
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Depth Perception
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  

Interests

Social
  
Investigative
  
Conventional
  
Artistic
  
Realistic
  
Enterprising
  

Knowledge

Education and Training
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Mathematics
  
English Language
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Telecommunications
  
Clerical
  
Communications and Media
  
Administration and Management
  
Design
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Psychology
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Physics
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Law and Government
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Production and Processing
  
Mechanical
  
Transportation
  
Geography
  
History and Archeology
  
Chemistry
  
Foreign Language
  
Fine Arts
  

Wages

Rhode Island
$103,730  
 
Alaska
$99,580  
 
California
$95,660  
 
Massachusetts
$92,810  
 
New Jersey
$85,590  
 
New York
$84,550  
 
Oregon
$83,950  
 
Utah
$80,010  
 
Maine
$79,610  
 
Michigan
$77,450  
 
Connecticut
$77,010  
 
Maryland
$75,540  
 
Hawaii
$74,710  
 
New Hampshire
$73,480  
 
Florida
$73,080  
 
Wisconsin
$72,940  
 
Indiana
$71,580  
 
District of Columbia
$70,960  
 
Pennsylvania
$70,600  
 
Nebraska
$69,930  
 
Minnesota
$69,740  
 
Texas
$69,120  
 
Wyoming
$68,900  
 
Virginia
$66,210  
 
Arizona
$65,390  
 
Alabama
$64,930  
 
Colorado
$64,520  
 
South Carolina
$64,480  
 
Ohio
$64,340  
 
Washington
$63,990  
 
North Carolina
$62,040  
 
Louisiana
$61,990  
 
Iowa
$61,780  
 
New Mexico
$61,620  
 
Illinois
$60,240  
 
Georgia
$59,610  
 
South Dakota
$59,010  
 
North Dakota
$58,140  
 
Oklahoma
$58,060  
 
Kentucky
$57,710  
 
Arkansas
$56,910  
 
Mississippi
$56,630  
 
Idaho
$54,900  
 
Kansas
$53,880  
 
Missouri
$50,720  
 
Tennessee
$49,210  
 
Puerto Rico
$47,060  
 
West Virginia
$45,070  
 
Nevada
$43,720  
 
Montana
$41,910  
 

Skills

Reading Comprehension
  
Speaking
  
Writing
  
Active Listening
  
Critical Thinking
  
Active Learning
  
Instructing
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Learning Strategies
  
Monitoring
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Time Management
  
Systems Analysis
  
Coordination
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Persuasion
  
Mathematics
  
Service Orientation
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Negotiation
  
Operations Analysis
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Programming
  
Science
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Troubleshooting
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Repairing
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Equipment Selection
  
Management of Financial Resources
  

Work Values

Achievement
  
Independence
  
Working Conditions
  
Recognition
  
Relationships
  
Support
  

Work Styles

Dependability
  
Integrity
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Self Control
  
Initiative
  
Independence
  
Attention to Detail
  
Persistence
  
Concern for Others
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Cooperation
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Leadership
  
Innovation
  
Social Orientation
  

Work Context

Electronic Mail
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Public Speaking
  
Contact With Others
  
Telephone
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Time Pressure
  
Letters and Memos
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Physical Proximity
  
Level of Competition
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Consequence of Error
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Degree of Automation
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Work Schedules
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  

-Every day-

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Public Speaking
  
Telephone
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Time Pressure
  
Letters and Memos
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  

-Never-

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Public Speaking
  
Telephone
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Time Pressure
  
Letters and Memos
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Time Pressure
  
Letters and Memos
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Telephone
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Public Speaking
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Letters and Memos
  
Telephone
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Public Speaking
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Electronic Mail
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Very important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
  
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, data structures, and software design.
  
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  
Compile, administer, and grade examinations or assign this work to others.
  
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
  
Supervise students' laboratory work.
  
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  
Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
  
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  
Act as advisers to student organizations.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  
Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.
  
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  
Direct research of other teachers or of graduate students working for advanced academic degrees.
  
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  
Participate in campus and community events.
  
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
  
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
  
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  
Compile, administer, and grade examinations or assign this work to others.
  
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  
Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
  
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
  
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, data structures, and software design.
  
Supervise students' laboratory work.
  
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  
Act as advisers to student organizations.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Participate in campus and community events.
  
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  
Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.
  
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
  
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
  
Direct research of other teachers or of graduate students working for advanced academic degrees.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, data structures, and software design.
  
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
  
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  
Supervise students' laboratory work.
  
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  
Compile, administer, and grade examinations or assign this work to others.
  
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
  
Act as advisers to student organizations.
  
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  
Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
  
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.
  
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  
Direct research of other teachers or of graduate students working for advanced academic degrees.
  
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
  
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  
Participate in campus and community events.
  
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  
Supervise students' laboratory work.
  
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, data structures, and software design.
  
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
  
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  
Compile, administer, and grade examinations or assign this work to others.
  
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  
Act as advisers to student organizations.
  
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
  
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  
Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.
  
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  
Direct research of other teachers or of graduate students working for advanced academic degrees.
  
Participate in campus and community events.
  
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
  
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  
Compile, administer, and grade examinations or assign this work to others.
  
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  
Act as advisers to student organizations.
  
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
  
Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
  
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  
Supervise students' laboratory work.
  
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
  
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, data structures, and software design.
  
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Participate in campus and community events.
  
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  
Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.
  
Direct research of other teachers or of graduate students working for advanced academic degrees.
  
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
  
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  
Supervise students' laboratory work.
  
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
  
Compile, administer, and grade examinations or assign this work to others.
  
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, data structures, and software design.
  
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
  
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  
Act as advisers to student organizations.
  
Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  
Direct research of other teachers or of graduate students working for advanced academic degrees.
  
Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.
  
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  
Participate in campus and community events.
  
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
  
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
  
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
  
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  
Act as advisers to student organizations.
  
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  
Compile, administer, and grade examinations or assign this work to others.
  
Supervise students' laboratory work.
  
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, data structures, and software design.
  
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  
Participate in campus and community events.
  
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
  
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
  
Direct research of other teachers or of graduate students working for advanced academic degrees.
  
Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, data structures, and software design.
  
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
  
Supervise students' laboratory work.
  
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  
Act as advisers to student organizations.
  
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  
Compile, administer, and grade examinations or assign this work to others.
  
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
  
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  
Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  
Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.
  
Direct research of other teachers or of graduate students working for advanced academic degrees.
  
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
  
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  
Participate in campus and community events.
  
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Act as advisers to student organizations.
  
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
  
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  
Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
  
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  
Supervise students' laboratory work.
  
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, data structures, and software design.
  
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  
Compile, administer, and grade examinations or assign this work to others.
  
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
  
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
  
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
  
Direct research of other teachers or of graduate students working for advanced academic degrees.
  
Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.
  
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  
Participate in campus and community events.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  
Bachelor's Degree
  
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master
  
Master's Degree
  
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession
  
Doctoral Degree
  
Post-Doctoral Training