# Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

> Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

- Code: 25-1022.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 25-1022)
- Family: [Education & Library](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-25), one of its 68 occupations
- Tasks: 23 tasks (13 core and 10 supplemental)
- Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/25-1022.00
- JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/25-1022.00.json

## What the work is made of

1. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.  
   Core task · Task 5710 · Rated by 118 people who do the job, August 2019
2. Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.  
   Core task · Task 5709 · Rated by 117 people who do the job, August 2019
3. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as linear algebra, differential equations, and discrete mathematics.  
   Core task · Task 5711 · Rated by 118 people who do the job, August 2019
4. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.  
   Core task · Task 5713 · Rated by 118 people who do the job, August 2019
5. Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.  
   Core task · Task 5712 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2019
6. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.  
   Core task · Task 5715 · Rated by 118 people who do the job, August 2019
7. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.  
   Core task · Task 5714 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2019
8. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.  
   Core task · Task 5716 · Rated by 117 people who do the job, August 2019
9. Keep abreast of developments and technological advances in the mathematical field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.  
   Core task · Task 20060 · Rated by 118 people who do the job, August 2019
10. Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.  
   Core task · Task 5717 · Rated by 118 people who do the job, August 2019
11. Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.  
   Core task · Task 5720 · Rated by 117 people who do the job, August 2019
12. Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.  
   Core task · Task 5719 · Rated by 117 people who do the job, August 2019
13. Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.  
   Core task · Task 5721 · Rated by 117 people who do the job, August 2019
14. Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in books, professional journals, or electronic media.  
   Supplemental task · Task 5724 · Rated by 117 people who do the job, August 2019
15. Develop department and course schedules.  
   Supplemental task · Task 21110 · Rated by 117 people who do the job, August 2019
16. Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.  
   Supplemental task · Task 5723 · Rated by 117 people who do the job, August 2019
17. Conduct faculty performance evaluations.  
   Supplemental task · Task 21111 · Rated by 117 people who do the job, August 2019
18. Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.  
   Supplemental task · Task 5725 · Rated by 117 people who do the job, August 2019
19. Act as advisers to student organizations.  
   Supplemental task · Task 5726 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2019
20. Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.  
   Supplemental task · Task 5722 · Rated by 117 people who do the job, August 2019
21. Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.  
   Supplemental task · Task 5728 · Rated by 118 people who do the job, August 2019
22. Participate in campus and community events.  
   Supplemental task · Task 5727 · Rated by 117 people who do the job, August 2019
23. Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.  
   Supplemental task · Task 5729 · Rated by 117 people who do the job, August 2019

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