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Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

SOC 25-1113.00

Teach courses in social work. 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

4.6

Speaking

4.5

Reading Comprehension

4.2

Learning Strategies

4.1

Active Listening

4.0

Writing

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Active Learning

3.9

Knowledge Areas 8

Psychology

4.8

Education and Training

4.8

English Language

4.5

Therapy and Counseling

4.5

Sociology and Anthropology

4.4

Mathematics

3.7

Law and Government

3.6

Computers and Electronics

3.1

Key Tasks

1Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

2Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, or handouts.

3Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.

4Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as family behavior, child and adolescent mental health, or social intervention evaluation.

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

Also Known As

Assistant Professor Associate Professor Bachelor of Social Work Program Coordinator (BSW Program Coordinator) Clinical Professor College or University Faculty Member College Professor Dean Faculty Member Family Welfare Social Work Professor Field Education Coordinator