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Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

SOC 25-1066.00

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. 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

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Active Listening

4.0

Writing

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Learning Strategies

4.0

Instructing

4.0

Active Learning

3.9

Knowledge Areas 8

Psychology

4.8

English Language

4.6

Education and Training

4.5

Therapy and Counseling

4.0

Sociology and Anthropology

3.8

Mathematics

3.5

Computers and Electronics

3.4

Philosophy and Theology

3.0

Key Tasks

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

2Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as abnormal psychology, cognitive processes, and work motivation.

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

4Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

5Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

Also Known As

Abnormal Psychology Teacher Adjunct Instructor Adjunct Professor Adjunct Psychology Faculty Member Adjunct Psychology Instructor Adjunct Psychology Professor Applied Psychology Chair Applied Psychology Professor Applied Psychology Teacher Assistant Professor