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Postsecondary Sociology Teacher

Postsecondary Sociology Teacher

  • Inspire future sociologists by teaching and engaging in meaningful research.
  • Shape societal understanding and influence change through education.
  • Explore diverse cultures and social dynamics in an academic setting.
💰 Earn $96K-$177K
📚 Doctoral or Professional Degree

Overview

Teach courses in sociology. 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

1,300 Annually

Median Earnings

$126,280 in California
$82,670 Nationally

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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 and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as race and ethnic relations, measurement and data collection, and workplace social relations.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

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
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking

You value 🙏

  • Accomplishing things
  • Having freedom
  • Personal relationships

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Postsecondary Sociology Teacher

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