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Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

SOC 25-1122.00

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Zone 5 Educational Instruction and Library

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Speaking

4.2

Instructing

4.2

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Active Listening

4.0

Writing

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Learning Strategies

4.0

Active Learning

3.8

Knowledge Areas 8

English Language

4.9

Education and Training

4.5

Communications and Media

4.5

Customer and Personal Service

3.6

Administration and Management

3.3

Psychology

3.1

Sociology and Anthropology

3.1

Computers and Electronics

3.0

Key Tasks

1Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

2Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as public speaking, media criticism, and oral traditions.

3Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

4Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

5Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

Also Known As

Adjunct Communications Faculty Member Adjunct Instructor Adjunct Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor of Communication Assistant Professor of Communication Arts Assistant Professor of Speech Communication Associate Professor Associate Professor of Communication Associate Professor of Communication Arts