# Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary > Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. - Code: 25-1066.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 25-1066) - Family: [Education & Library](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-25), one of its 68 occupations - Tasks: 29 tasks (21 core and 8 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/25-1066.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/25-1066.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as abnormal psychology, cognitive processes, and work motivation. Core task · Task 6053 · Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2019 2. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions. Core task · Task 6055 · Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2019 3. Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers. Core task · Task 6054 · Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2019 4. Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. Core task · Task 6057 · Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2019 5. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others. Core task · Task 6056 · Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2019 6. Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. Core task · Task 6058 · Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2019 7. Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work. Core task · Task 6061 · Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2019 8. Recruit and hire new faculty. Core task · Task 21119 · Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2019 9. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction. Core task · Task 6059 · Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2019 10. Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media. Core task · Task 6063 · Rated by 91 people who do the job, August 2019 11. Develop and use multimedia course materials and other current technology, such as online courses. Core task · Task 20080 · Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2019 12. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students. Core task · Task 6062 · Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2019 13. Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head. Core task · Task 6071 · Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2019 14. Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues. Core task · Task 6066 · Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2019 15. Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues. Core task · Task 6064 · Rated by 91 people who do the job, August 2019 16. Write grant proposals to procure external research funding. Core task · Task 6073 · Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2019 17. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records. Core task · Task 6060 · Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2019 18. Write letters of recommendation for students. Core task · Task 21120 · Rated by 91 people who do the job, August 2019 19. Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues. Core task · Task 6067 · Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2019 20. Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities. Core task · Task 6069 · Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2019 21. Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks. Core task · Task 6065 · Rated by 91 people who do the job, August 2019 22. Supervise students' laboratory work. Supplemental task · Task 6070 · Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2019 23. Supervise the clinical work of practicum students. Supplemental task · Task 20082 · Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2019 24. Provide clinical services to clients, such as assessing psychological problems and conducting psychotherapy. Supplemental task · Task 20081 · Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2019 25. Review books and journal articles for potential publication. Supplemental task · Task 20083 · Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2019 26. Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments. Supplemental task · Task 6068 · Rated by 91 people who do the job, August 2019 27. Act as advisers to student organizations. Supplemental task · Task 6072 · Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2019 28. Participate in campus and community events. Supplemental task · Task 6074 · Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2019 29. Provide professional consulting services to government or industry. 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