Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area (e.g., Latin America), an ethnic group, or any other group (e.g., women's studies, urban affairs).

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1. Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

2. Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.

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

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

5. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as race and ethnic relations, gender studies, and cross-cultural perspectives.

6. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

7. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

8. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

9. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.

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

11. Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, and on career issues.

Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

History and Archeology - Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.

Foreign Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.

Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

Philosophy and Theology - Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.

Geography - Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Education: A bachelor's degree is the minimum formal education required for these occupations. However, many also require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Training: Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

The college search results are undergraduate programs associated with Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary. Further education may also be required to pursue this career.

The training search results include both short and long-term programs associated with Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary, and may be more appropriate for adult and non-traditional students. Further training may also be required to pursue this career.

In NY the average wage for this occupation was:

$48,540 for entry level workers, and $93,180 for experienced workers.

Based on the total number of annual openings and its growth rate, the employment prospects for this occupation are described as .

During 2002, there were approximately 880 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary employed in NY.

We estimate that in 2012 there will be 1,120  employed in NY. This represents an increase of 24 job(s) each year, and a total of 44 job openings each year.

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