Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

Also Called: Instructor, Physics Instructor, Physics Professor, Professor

Doctoral Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$55,150

Entry Salary

Average

Job outlook

What Physics Teachers, Postsecondary do

Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Industry Areas:

Retail Sales and Services

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work
  • Freedom to Make Decisions
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Tools

  • Lasers
  • Microphones
  • Parabolic mirrors
  • Televisions
  • Portable data input terminals

Technology

Analytical or scientific software
The MathWorks MATLAB
Wolfram Research Mathematica
Word processing software
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
Development environment software
C
National Instruments LabVIEW

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Instructing
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Science
  • Speaking
  • Active Learning

Knowledge

Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
physics
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Arts and Humanities
English language
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics

Education

  • 54% Doctoral degree
  • 25% Master's degree
  • 21% Post-doctoral training

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 some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Bookkeeping, Accounting, & Auditing Clerks

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Legal Secretaries & Administrative Assistants

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Natural Sciences Managers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Currently Selected

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

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

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

  • Adelphi University

    Garden City, NY

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Integrity
  • Achievement/Effort
  • Attention to Detail
  • Persistence

Values

  • Achievement
  • Recognition
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Math
  • Ideas and Logic

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

$26.51 / hour
$55,150 /year

Entry Level

$47.13 / hour
$98,020 /year

Median Level

$82.61 / hour
$171,820 /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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