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Postsecondary Computer Science Teacher

Postsecondary Computer Science Teacher

  • Inspire future tech leaders by teaching cutting-edge computer science topics.
  • Shape the digital future through education and innovative research in computing.
  • Dive into specialized fields like AI or cybersecurity while teaching eager minds.
💰 Earn $107K-$183K
📚 Doctoral or Professional Degree

Overview

Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. 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

Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

Over 4 years

Job Openings

3,700 Annually

Median Earnings

$139,150 in California
$96,430 Nationally

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Day-to-Day

  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations or assign this work to others.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, data structures, and software design.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Relating with or serving others
  • Thinking and problem solving
  • Using data or completing tasks

You are skilled in 💫

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

You value 🙏

  • Accomplishing things
  • Having freedom
  • Job security

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