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Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)	Projected Growth (2023-2033)
National Statistics	$79,350	4600	3.3%
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National

State

City

State

City

$79,350

Median Wage (USD, 2023)

4600

Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)

3.3%

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. 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: None or short demonstration

Detailed Work Activities

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

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

Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as linear algebra, differential equations, and discrete mathematics.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Keep abreast of developments and technological advances in the mathematical field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in books, professional journals, or electronic media.
Develop department and course schedules.
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
Conduct faculty performance evaluations.
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
Act as advisers to student organizations.
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
Participate in campus and community events.
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

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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