Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Educational Instruction and Library
The work combines designing and delivering course materials and lectures with grading assignments and exams. Students also get academic advising and mentorship. Alongside teaching, the role includes research in a field of expertise, writing scholarly articles, presenting at conferences, and sitting on departmental and institutional committees. Because this group covers postsecondary teachers not listed under a more specific title, the subject matter varies widely. Suits people who like dividing time among classroom instruction, independent research and writing, and committee work, and who can advise students one-on-one.
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$77'640
Median Wage Market Position
$77'640
What you might do
- Write and deliver college course lectures
- Grade papers, assignments, and exams
- Advise and mentor students on academic work
- Research topics in your field of study
- Publish scholarly articles and speak at conferences
- Sit on departmental and college committees
Skills that matter
- Course design and lecture delivery
- Assignment and exam grading
- Academic advising and student mentorship
- Research in a field of expertise
- Journal articles and conference presentations
- Department and campus committee work
AI & the future of this role
Instructional workloads vary widely, so AI may absorb some lecture writing and grading while leaving mentoring and specialized judgment intact. Prospects look mixed, as digital-heavy courses could face more pressure than fields needing labs or close guidance.
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