Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Also Called: Computer Information Systems Instructor (CIS Instructor), Computer Science Professor, Instructor, Professor

What Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary do

Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations or assign this work to others.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, data structures, and software design.
Industry Areas:

Information Technology

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Freedom to Make Decisions
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work
  • Contact With Others

Tools

  • Microphones
  • Televisions
  • Portable data input terminals
  • Multimedia projectors
  • Videoconferencing systems

Technology

Development environment software
C
Microsoft Visual Basic
Computer based training software
Blackboard Learn
Moodle
Word processing software
Google Docs
Microsoft Word

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Instructing
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Writing
  • Active Learning

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
product and service development
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
customer service

Education

  • 47% Master's degree
  • 42% Doctoral degree
  • 11% Bachelor's degree

Experience

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

  • Conventional (Organizer)
  • Investigative (Thinker)
  • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Persistence
  • Independence
  • Achievement/Effort
  • Analytical Thinking

Values

  • Achievement
  • Independence
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Math

This is what Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary across the country typically make.

$23.93 / hour
$49,770 /year

Entry Level

$46.36 / hour
$96,430 /year

Median Level

$84.21 / hour
$175,150 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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