Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Educational Instruction and Library
Lectures walk undergraduate or graduate students through topics such as linear algebra, differential equations, and discrete mathematics. The rest of the job is compiling and grading exams, evaluating assignments and papers, writing syllabi and handouts, and keeping attendance and grade records. Scheduled office hours are used to advise students, and class sessions include discussion as well as lecture. Curricula and methods of instruction get planned and revised over time. It suits people who like explaining abstract ideas clearly and showing how mathematical techniques solve specific problems.
Typical education: Master’s Degree
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$79'940
Median Wage Market Position
$79'940
What you might do
- Teach lectures on algebra and discrete math
- Put together and grade math exams
- Score homework on algebra and statistics
- Explain tough math problems in office hours
- Open and guide classroom math discussions
- Redesign math courses and teaching methods
Skills that matter
- Explaining linear algebra and discrete math
- Writing and grading mathematics exams
- Advising students in office hours
- Building syllabi and homework sets
- Leading classroom problem discussions
- Deciding how to revise course content
AI & the future of this role
Much of this instruction centers on symbolic reasoning and problem sets that tutoring systems can already draft and grade. Mentoring, research guidance, and credentialed course design still matter, but routine explanation and practice work may face growing automation pressure.
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