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Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)	Projected Growth (2023-2033)
National Statistics	$96,690	3700	6.1%
State Statistics	-	-	-
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Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$96,690

Median Wage (USD, 2023)

3700

Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)

6.1%

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: Master's Degree

Related Work Experience: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years

On-Site or In-Plant Training: N.A.

On-the-Job Training: Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month

Detailed Work Activities

Maintain computer equipment or software.
Design websites or web applications.
Maintain computer equipment or software.
Evaluate student work.
Advise students on academic or career matters.
Teach physical science or mathematics courses at the college level.
Develop instructional materials.
Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
Prepare tests.
Evaluate student work.
Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization.
Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
Guide class discussions.
Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
Develop instructional objectives.
Supervise laboratory work.
Advise students on academic or career matters.
Select educational materials or equipment.
Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
Advise students on academic or career matters.
Promote educational institutions or programs.
Perform student enrollment or registration activities.
Research topics in area of expertise.
Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
Advise students on academic or career matters.
Supervise student research or internship work.
Direct department activities.
Research topics in area of expertise.
Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
Direct activities of subordinates.
Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.
Plan community programs or activities for the general public.
Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.
Write grant proposals.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

Tasks

Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations or assign this work to others.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, data structures, and software design.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Develop and maintain Web sites for online courses.
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
Participate in campus and community events.
Direct research of other teachers or of graduate students working for advanced academic degrees.
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Supervise students' laboratory work.
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
Maintain computer equipment used in instruction.
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
Act as advisers to student organizations.

Work Styles

Achievement/Effort

Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Persistence

Initiative

Leadership

Cooperation

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Adaptability/Flexibility

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Independence

Innovation

Analytical Thinking

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