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Postsecondary History Teacher

Postsecondary History Teacher

  • Inspire future generations by teaching the stories of our past.
  • Shape minds by exploring diverse historical perspectives and narratives.
  • Engage in dynamic discussions on history's impact on today's world.
💰 Earn $82K-$135K
📚 Doctoral or Professional Degree

Overview

Teach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Scoop

Minimum Education

Doctoral or Professional Degree

Career Prospects

Steady (Staying constant (within 1%))

Training Time

Over 4 years

Job Openings

1,900 Annually

Median Earnings

$97,390 in California
$82,140 Nationally

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Day-to-Day

  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as ancient history, postwar civilizations, and the history of third-world countries.
  • 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.
  • Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Being creative or artistic
  • Relating with or serving others
  • Thinking and problem solving

You are skilled in 💫

  • Active Listening
  • Instructing
  • Learning Strategies
  • Monitoring
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Speaking

You value 🙏

  • Accomplishing things
  • Having freedom
  • Job security

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Postsecondary History Teacher

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