Retired Professor ,
Would go to class and teach and whenever there was time would write.
CAREER
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$85,760
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+4.9% (slower than the average)
Most Common Level of Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 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.
Other Job Titles Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary May Have
Adjunct Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Faculty Member, Government Professor, Instructor, Political Science Instructor, Political Science Professor, Professor, Public Administration Professor
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as classical political thought, international relations, and democracy and citizenship.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Doctoral or professional degree (47%)
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctoral or professional degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Retired Professor ,
Suggested Path
Bachelor
Political Science and Government, General
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Retired Professor ,
Moving around and wanting to make a difference in law because of all the things that were experienced at birth place, chaos. Worked in the fields and in the library while being a full time student.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
Everyone
Retired Professor ,
Try to build as many relationships with as many people as you can. Get out of your comfort zone.
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