Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Educational Instruction and Library
The work centers on preparing and giving lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on subjects such as financial accounting, principles of marketing, and operations management. Between classes, that means writing syllabi and assignments, leading discussions, grading papers, and keeping attendance and grade records. Many also revise course content, follow new work in the field through reading and conferences, and publish research in journals, books, or electronic media. It suits people who like explaining business topics out loud, judging written work fairly, and staying current in their subject.
Typical education: Doctoral Degree (Ph.D., Ed.D.)
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$99'080
Median Wage Market Position
$99'080
What you might do
- Lecture on accounting, marketing, and operations
- Grade papers on finance and management
- Get students talking about business cases
- Write business syllabi, homework, and handouts
- Publish business research in journals
- Rework business course plans and materials
Skills that matter
- Explaining accounting, finance, and marketing
- Facilitating discussion in business classes
- Preparing syllabi and assignment handouts
- Evaluating student papers and class work
- Updating business curricula and teaching methods
- Conducting research and publishing findings
AI & the future of this role
Lecture delivery and grading of standard coursework could shift toward AI tutors and adaptive materials, pressuring enrollment-driven teaching loads. Mentorship, accreditation standards, and live discussion still count, yet the overall outlook looks only moderately secure.
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