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Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

SOC 25-1063.00

Teach courses in economics. 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

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Active Listening

4.0

Speaking

4.0

Instructing

4.0

Writing

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.9

Learning Strategies

3.8

Active Learning

3.5

Knowledge Areas 8

Economics and Accounting

4.8

Mathematics

4.2

English Language

4.1

Computers and Electronics

3.5

Education and Training

3.5

Law and Government

3.2

Customer and Personal Service

2.8

History and Archeology

2.5

Key Tasks

1Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as econometrics, price theory, and macroeconomics.

2Evaluate and grade students' class 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.

5Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

Also Known As

Adjunct Instructor Adjunct Instructor in Economics Agricultural Economics Professor Agricultural Economics Teacher Assistant Professor Assistant Professor of Economics Associate Professor Associate Professor of Economics Business Administration Program Chair Business Instructor