Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
Educational Instruction and Library
Prepares and delivers lectures on topics such as abnormal psychology, cognitive processes, and work motivation, then leads classroom discussion. Writing syllabi and assignments, grading papers and laboratory work, and setting or reviewing exams fill much of the remaining time. Some supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internships, or research, and some help recruit and hire faculty. Reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and attending conferences keep the teaching up to date; many roles mix this classroom work with research. Fits people who prefer explaining mind and behavior in careful language, running discussions, and scoring written and lab work against clear standards.
Typical education: Doctoral Degree (Ph.D., Ed.D.)
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$80'340
Median Wage Market Position
$80'340
What you might do
- Lecture on abnormal psychology and cognitive processes
- Open and guide discussions on counseling topics
- Grade papers, labs, and psychology assignments
- Write exams and homework for psychology courses
- Supervise student internships and research work
- Read new studies and talk with colleagues
Skills that matter
- Teaching abnormal and developmental psychology
- Leading discussions of counseling topics
- Supervising internships and student research
- Grading laboratory work and papers
- Reading new psychology research closely
- Recruiting and hiring new faculty
AI & the future of this role
Content delivery and quiz grading may lean on tools that explain theories and score basic work. Clinical judgment training, research supervision, and mentoring still rely on people, which helps prospects hold up somewhat better than nearby fields.
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