Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
- Tasks
- 22 tasks21 core, 1 supplemental
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- Education & LibraryOne of its 68 occupations
- Code
- 25-1126.00SOC 2018: 25-1126
What the work is made of
21 core tasks and 1 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.Core taskTask 6378Rated by 99 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 2. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.Core taskTask 6379Rated by 98 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 3. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students and the community on topics such as ethics, logic, and contemporary religious thought.Core taskTask 20104Rated by 99 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 4. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.Core taskTask 6382Rated by 99 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 5. Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.Core taskTask 6381Rated by 99 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 6. Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.Core taskTask 6383Rated by 99 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 7. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.Core taskTask 6384Rated by 98 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 8. Write articles and books.Core taskTask 20105Rated by 99 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 9. Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.Core taskTask 6390Rated by 97 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 10. Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.Core taskTask 6389Rated by 99 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 11. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.Core taskTask 6385Rated by 99 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 12. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.Core taskTask 6386Rated by 99 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 13. Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.Core taskTask 6388Rated by 99 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 14. Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.Core taskTask 6396Rated by 99 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 15. Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.Core taskTask 6387Rated by 99 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 16. Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.Core taskTask 6392Rated by 99 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 17. Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.Core taskTask 6391Rated by 99 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 18. Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.Core taskTask 6395Rated by 99 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 19. Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.Core taskTask 6394Rated by 99 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 20. Participate in campus and community events.Core taskTask 6393Rated by 98 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 21. Act as advisers to student organizations.Core taskTask 6397Rated by 99 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 22. Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.Supplemental taskTask 6398Rated by 99 people who do the job, August 2019
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 25-1126
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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