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Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

SOC 25-1021.00

Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. 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

4.1

Instructing

4.1

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Writing

4.0

Critical Thinking

3.9

Learning Strategies

3.9

Active Learning

3.8

Judgment and Decision Making

3.8

Knowledge Areas 8

Education and Training

4.7

English Language

4.5

Computers and Electronics

4.5

Mathematics

4.0

Engineering and Technology

3.8

Telecommunications

3.5

Design

3.3

Communications and Media

2.9

Key Tasks

1Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, data structures, and software design.

2Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.

3Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

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

5Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.

Also Known As

Academic Computing Director Adjunct Instructor Applied Computer Science Professor Assistant Professor Associate Professor Associate Professor Computer Science C++ Professor Clinical Professor College or University Faculty Member College Professor