What they do
Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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Also called: |
Adjunct Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Education Instructor, Education Professor, Faculty Member, Instructor, Lecturer, Professor, Special Education Professor
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Wages
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Vermont - 2023 |
Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
10% |
n/a |
$46,700 |
25% |
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$59,820 |
Median |
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$77,900 |
75% |
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$83,870 |
90% |
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$99,900 |
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Average |
n/a |
$75,010 |
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Industries of Employment
United States - 2020 |
Industry | Percent of total |
- Educational services; state, local, and private
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| 0% |
- Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations
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Knowledge
People in this career often know a lot about: |
- English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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- Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
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- Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
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- Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
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- Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
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Skills
People in this career often have these skills: |
- Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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- Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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- Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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- Instructing
Teaching others how to do something.
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- Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
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Interests
People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Social
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
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- Artistic
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
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- Investigative
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
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Work Styles
People in this career will do well at jobs that need: |
- Analytical Thinking
Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
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- Achievement/Effort
Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
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- Initiative
Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
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- Integrity
Job requires being honest and ethical.
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- Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
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Tasks
On the job, you would: |
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
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- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
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- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
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- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
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- Supervise students' fieldwork, internship, and research work.
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Related Occupations
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Projected Employment
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Vermont |
2020 employment |
137 |
2030 employment |
148 |
Annual percent change (compounded) |
0.8% |
Annual projected job openings (due to change and separations) |
14 |
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Education and Experience:
- Typical education needed for entry
Doctoral or professional degree
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- Work experience in a related occupation
Less than 5 years
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
None
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Physical Work Activity
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. |
- Physical activity is Seldom Important
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- Level of activity is Very Low
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Job Zone
Extensive Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(8.0 and above) - A typical worker will require
over 4 years up to and including 10 years or more
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Education Level
How much education do most people in this career have? |
Education level | | Percent of U.S. Workers |
Doctoral or professional degree or post-MA certificate | | 90% |
Master's degree or post-BA certificate | | 9% |
Bachelor's degree | | 1% |
Associate's degree | | 0% |
Certificate or some college, no degree | | 0% |
High school diploma or equivalent | | 0% |
Less than high school diploma | | 0% |
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Abilities
People in this career often have talent in: |
- Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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- Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
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- Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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- Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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- Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
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Work Activities
In general, what you might do: |
- Training and Teaching Others
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
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- Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
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- Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
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- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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Detailed Work Activities
What you might do in a day: |
- Develop instructional materials.
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- Research topics in area of expertise.
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- Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
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- Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
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Other Resources
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- CareerOneStop
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