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History Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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25 tasks20 core, 5 supplemental
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Education & LibraryOne of its 68 occupations
Code
25-1125.00SOC 2018: 25-1125

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  1. Task 1. Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.Core taskTask 6358Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  2. Task 2. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as ancient history, postwar civilizations, and the history of third-world countries.Core taskTask 6356Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  3. Task 3. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.Core taskTask 6360Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  4. Task 4. Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.Core taskTask 6361Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  5. Task 5. Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.Core taskTask 6365Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2019
  6. Task 6. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.Core taskTask 6359Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  7. Task 7. Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.Core taskTask 6357Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  8. Task 8. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.Core taskTask 6362Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  9. Task 9. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.Core taskTask 6363Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  10. Task 10. Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.Core taskTask 6366Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  11. Task 11. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.Core taskTask 6364Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  12. Task 12. Review books and journal articles for potential publication.Core taskTask 20101Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  13. Task 13. Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.Core taskTask 6374Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2019
  14. Task 14. Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.Core taskTask 6375Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2019
  15. Task 15. Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.Core taskTask 6369Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  16. Task 16. Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.Core taskTask 6368Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  17. Task 17. Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.Core taskTask 6367Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  18. Task 18. Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.Core taskTask 6372Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2019
  19. Task 19. Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.Core taskTask 6376Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2019
  20. Task 20. Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.Core taskTask 6373Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2019
  21. Task 21. Develop, maintain, and teach online courses.Supplemental taskTask 20102Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2019
  22. Task 22. Participate in campus and community events.Supplemental taskTask 6370Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  23. Task 23. Act as advisers to student organizations.Supplemental taskTask 6371Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2019
  24. Task 24. Teach community courses and speak to local groups and organizations.Supplemental taskTask 20103Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2019
  25. Task 25. Provide professional consulting services to government, educational institutions, or industry.Supplemental taskTask 6377Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2019

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 25-1125
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