Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other
Educational Instruction and Library
Work centers on developing lectures across social science subjects, then writing syllabi, assignments, and handouts and grading the work that comes back. Advising is part of the job: talking with students about academic and vocational curricula and career questions, and taking part in recruitment, registration, and placement. Staying current means reading the literature and attending professional conferences. Time is split between the classroom and an office on campus. A match for people who like covering a range of social science topics and guiding students through course and career choices.
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$72'990
Median Wage Market Position
$72'990
What you might do
- Develop and give lectures on social science topics
- Create syllabi, homework, and lecture handouts
- Grade student papers and course assignments
- Advise students on courses and career issues
- Read new literature and attend field conferences
- Take part in recruitment and student placement
Skills that matter
- Delivering lectures on social science topics
- Preparing syllabi, homework, and handouts
- Grading class work and student papers
- Advising students on courses and careers
- Reading literature and attending conferences
- Student recruitment, registration, and placement
AI & the future of this role
Shared lecture prep and standard grading might be assisted where courses reuse common materials. Hands-on methods teaching, advising, and niche expertise still support the role, so employment may hold up a bit better than more standardized teaching loads.
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