National

Employment data collected from Postsecondary Teachers.

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts.

Sample of reported job titles: Professor, Music Professor, Art Professor, Theatre Professor, Art History Professor, Dance Professor, Graphic Design Professor, Voice Professor, Art Education Professor, Drama Professor

Tasks

• Evaluate and grade students' class work, performances, projects, assignments, and papers.
• Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques.
• Prepare students for performances, exams, or assessments.
• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as acting techniques, fundamentals of music, and art history.
• Organize performance groups and direct their rehearsals.
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• 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.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

25-2012.00	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
27-1021.00	Commercial and Industrial Designers
27-1022.00	Fashion Designers
27-1023.00	Floral Designers
27-1027.00	Set and Exhibit Designers
27-2032.00	Choreographers
27-2042.02	Musicians, Instrumental
27-4032.00	Film and Video Editors