What do they do?
Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Also known as:
Adjunct Instructor, Adjunct Political Science Instructor, Adjunct Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, College Professor, Faculty Member, Government Professor, Instructor, Lecturer, Political Science Instructor, Political Science Professor, Political Theory Professor, Professor, Public Administration Professor
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- Doctorate or Professional Degree (47%)
- Master's degree (31%)
- Bachelor's degree (15%)
- Associate's degree (2%)
- Some college, no degree (2%)
- High school diploma equivalent (2%)
- Less than high school diploma (1%)
Most Popular Majors that prepare Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
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People in this career often have these skills:
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
People in this career often know a lot about:
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
- Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
- History and Archeology - Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
People in this career often have talent in:
- Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
- Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
- Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
People in this career often do these activities:
- Teach social science courses at the college level.
- Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization.
- Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
- Evaluate student work.
- Guide class discussions.
- Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
- Develop instructional objectives.
- Research topics in area of expertise.
- Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
- Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
- Prepare tests.
- Develop instructional materials.
- Supervise student research or internship work.
- Maintain student records.
- Advise students on academic or career matters.
- Select educational materials or equipment.
- Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
- Direct department activities.
- Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
- Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.
- Promote educational institutions or programs.
- Perform student enrollment or registration activities.
- Write grant proposals.
- Plan community programs or activities for the general public.
- Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.
This page includes data from:
Career data: O*NET 28.3 Database
by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA
Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics
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