About This Career Path
Teach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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Teach courses in human history and historiography.
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History Teachers, Postsecondary
Average
$76,900
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$38,580
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$77,630
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$123,630
ANNUAL
History Teachers, Postsecondary
140
Projected job openings through 2030
History Teachers, Postsecondary
Supporting Programs
History Teachers, Postsecondary
History Teachers, Postsecondary
01
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
02
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as ancient history, postwar civilizations, and the history of third-world countries.
03
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
04
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
05
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
06
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
07
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
08
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
09
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
10
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
History Teachers, Postsecondary
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
History and Archeology
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
Geography
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Learning Strategies
SKILL
Writing
SKILL
Active Listening
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
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