Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary - 25-1065.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations.

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Faculty Member, College or University

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

25-1011.00 Business Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1021.00 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1022.00 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1031.00 Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1032.00 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1041.00 Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1042.00 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1043.00 Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1051.00 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1052.00 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1053.00 Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1054.00 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1061.00 Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1062.00 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1063.00 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1064.00 Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1065.00 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1066.00 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1067.00 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1069.99 Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other
25-1071.00 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1072.00 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1081.00 Education Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1082.00 Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Act as advisers to student organizations.
  • Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, and on career issues.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  • Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge, and publish findings in professional journals, books, and/or electronic media.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  • Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students.
  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  • Participate in campus and community events.
  • Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  • Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.
  • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate and/or graduate students on topics such as classical political thought, international relations, and democracy and citizenship.
  • Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Provide professional consulting services to government and/or industry.
  • Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks.
  • Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  • Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  • Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Detailed Work Activities

  • advise governmental or industrial personnel
  • advise students
  • analyze social or economic data
  • collect academic research data
  • compile bibliographies of specialized materials
  • conduct research on work-related topics
  • design classroom presentations
  • develop instructional materials
  • direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies
  • encourage group participation
  • make education presentations
  • organize educational material or ideas
  • prepare educational reports
  • record student progress
  • teach college level courses
  • use current social research
  • use library or online Internet research techniques
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • use public speaking techniques
  • use teaching techniques