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Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)	Projected Growth (2023-2033)
National Statistics	$97,360	1400	3.7%
State Statistics	-	-	-
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Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$97,360

Median Wage (USD, 2023)

1400

Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)

3.7%

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. 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: Doctoral Degree

Related Work Experience: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years

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

On-the-Job Training: None or short demonstration

Detailed Work Activities

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

Work Values

Independence

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Achievement

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Tasks

Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
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 quantum mechanics, particle physics, and optics.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
Supervise students' laboratory work.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
Maintain and repair laboratory equipment.
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
Participate in campus and community events.
Act as advisers to student organizations.
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.

Work Styles

Persistence

Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

Achievement/Effort

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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