What they do
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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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Adjunct History Instructor, Adjunct Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, History Instructor, History Professor, History Teacher, Instructor, Lecturer, Professor
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Wages
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| Vermont - 2023 |
| Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
| 10% |
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$46,200 |
| 25% |
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$61,890 |
| Median |
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$87,720 |
| 75% |
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$128,470 |
| 90% |
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$131,820 |
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| Average |
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$90,810 |
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Industries of Employment
| United States - 2020 |
| Industry | Percent of total |
- Educational services; state, local, and private
| 100% |
| 0% |
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Knowledge
| People in this career often know a lot about: |
- History and Archeology
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
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- 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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- Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
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- Geography
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
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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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- Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
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- Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
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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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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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- 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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- 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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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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- Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
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- Persistence
Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
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- Independence
Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
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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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Tasks
| On the job, you would: |
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
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- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as ancient history, postwar civilizations, and the history of third-world countries.
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- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
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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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- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
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Projected Employment
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| Vermont |
| 2020 employment |
51 |
| 2030 employment |
56 |
Annual percent change
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0.9% |
Annual projected job openings
(due to change and separations) |
4 |
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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
None
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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.
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- Physical activity is Somewhat 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 | | 70% |
Master's degree or
post-BA certificate | | 30% |
| Bachelor's degree | | 0% |
| 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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- Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
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- Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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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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- Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
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Work Activities
| In general, what you might do: |
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
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- Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
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- Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
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- 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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Detailed Work Activities
| What you might do in a day: |
- Develop instructional materials.
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- Teach humanities courses at the college level.
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- Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
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- Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization.
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Other Resources
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- CareerOneStop
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