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Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

SOC 25-1126.00

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. 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

Instructing

4.1

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Active Listening

4.0

Writing

4.0

Speaking

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Learning Strategies

3.8

Active Learning

3.6

Knowledge Areas 8

English Language

4.8

Education and Training

4.4

Philosophy and Theology

4.3

Computers and Electronics

3.3

Communications and Media

3.3

History and Archeology

3.2

Foreign Language

3.2

Personnel and Human Resources

3.0

Key Tasks

1Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

2Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students and the community on topics such as ethics, logic, and contemporary religious thought.

3Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

4Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

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

Also Known As

Adjunct Faculty Member Adjunct Instructor Adjunct Philosophy Faculty Adjunct Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor of Philosophy Assistant Professor of Religion Associate Professor Associate Professor of Biblical Studies Associate Professor of Church Music