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Postsecondary Communications Teacher

Postsecondary Communications Teacher

  • Inspire future communicators through dynamic teaching and research opportunities.
  • Shape the media landscape by guiding students in journalism and broadcasting.
  • Engage in lively discussions and explore diverse communication fields.
💰 Earn $98K-$176K
📚 Doctoral or Professional Degree

Overview

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. 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

2,800 in Total

Earnings

$134,920 Med. in CA

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Day-to-Day

  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as public speaking, media criticism, and oral traditions.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Relating with or serving others
  • Being creative or artistic

You are skilled in 💫

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

You value 🙏

  • Accomplishing things
  • Independence
  • Having freedom
  • Achievement
  • Relationships
  • Personal relationships

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