# Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary > 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. - Code: 25-1021.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 25-1021) - Family: [Education & Library](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-25), one of its 68 occupations - Tasks: 26 tasks (16 core and 10 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/25-1021.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/25-1021.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. Core task · Task 5688 · Rated by 90 people who do the job, August 2019 2. Compile, administer, and grade examinations or assign this work to others. Core task · Task 5689 · Rated by 90 people who do the job, August 2019 3. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, data structures, and software design. Core task · Task 5687 · Rated by 90 people who do the job, August 2019 4. Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers. Core task · Task 5685 · Rated by 89 people who do the job, August 2019 5. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records. Core task · Task 5686 · Rated by 90 people who do the job, August 2019 6. Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. Core task · Task 5690 · Rated by 90 people who do the job, August 2019 7. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction. Core task · Task 5692 · Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2019 8. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students. Core task · Task 5694 · Rated by 90 people who do the job, August 2019 9. Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues. Core task · Task 5696 · Rated by 90 people who do the job, August 2019 10. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions. Core task · Task 5691 · Rated by 90 people who do the job, August 2019 11. Develop and maintain Web sites for online courses. Core task · Task 21109 · Rated by 90 people who do the job, August 2019 12. Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities. Core task · Task 5697 · Rated by 90 people who do the job, August 2019 13. Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues. Core task · Task 5698 · Rated by 90 people who do the job, August 2019 14. Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment. Core task · Task 5695 · Rated by 91 people who do the job, August 2019 15. Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues. Core task · Task 5699 · Rated by 90 people who do the job, August 2019 16. Participate in campus and community events. Core task · Task 5706 · Rated by 88 people who do the job, August 2019 17. Direct research of other teachers or of graduate students working for advanced academic degrees. Supplemental task · Task 5704 · Rated by 90 people who do the job, August 2019 18. Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work. Supplemental task · Task 5701 · Rated by 90 people who do the job, August 2019 19. Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media. Supplemental task · Task 5703 · Rated by 90 people who do the job, August 2019 20. Supervise students' laboratory work. Supplemental task · Task 5693 · Rated by 89 people who do the job, August 2019 21. Write grant proposals to procure external research funding. Supplemental task · Task 5708 · Rated by 90 people who do the job, August 2019 22. Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head. Supplemental task · Task 5702 · Rated by 90 people who do the job, August 2019 23. Maintain computer equipment used in instruction. Supplemental task · Task 20059 · Rated by 88 people who do the job, August 2019 24. Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments. Supplemental task · Task 5707 · Rated by 91 people who do the job, August 2019 25. Provide professional consulting services to government or industry. Supplemental task · Task 5705 · Rated by 90 people who do the job, August 2019 26. Act as advisers to student organizations. 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