National
Employment data collected from Postsecondary Teachers.
| Median wages (2008) |
$59,540 annual |
| Employment (2006) |
1,672,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) |
Much faster than average (21% or higher)
|
| Projected need (2006-2016) |
662,000 additional employees |
25-1126.00 - Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology.
Sample of reported job titles:
Professor, Philosophy Professor, Religion Professor, Religious Studies Professor, Instructor, Philosophy Instructor, Humanities Professor, Pastoral Ministries Professor, Philosophy and Religion Instructor, Theology Professor
Tasks
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate and/or graduate students on topics such as ethics, logic, and contemporary religious thought.
- 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.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
- Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
- Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks.
