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Postsecondary Economics Teacher

Postsecondary Economics Teacher

  • Inspire future economists by teaching and researching economic theories and practices.
  • Shape economic understanding and influence policy through impactful teaching and research.
  • Dive into diverse topics like econometrics and macroeconomics, blending teaching and research.
💰 Earn $109K-$206K
📚 Doctoral or Professional Degree

Overview

Teach courses in economics. 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

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

Over 4 years

Job Openings

1,200 in Total

Earnings

$137,540 Med. in CA

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Day-to-Day

  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as econometrics, price theory, and macroeconomics.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Relating with or serving others
  • Thinking and problem solving

You are skilled in 💫

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Instructing
  • Learning Strategies

You value 🙏

  • Accomplishing things
  • Receiving recognition
  • Independence
  • Having freedom
  • Achievement
  • Recognition

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