Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Also Called: Associate Professor, Political Science Instructor, Political Science Professor, Professor

Doctoral Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$51,610

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary do

Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as classical political thought, international relations, and democracy and citizenship.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Industry Areas:

Retail Sales and Services

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Freedom to Make Decisions
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work
  • Duration of Typical Work Week

Tools

  • Microphones
  • Televisions
  • Portable data input terminals
  • Multimedia projectors
  • Notebook computers

Technology

Word processing software
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
Computer based training software
Blackboard Learn
Moodle
Analytical or scientific software
Empirisoft MediaLab
W-NOMINATE

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Learning
  • Active Listening
  • Instructing

Knowledge

Arts and Humanities
English language
history and archeology
Safety and Government
law and government
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Math and Science
sociology and anthropology

Education

  • 97% Doctoral degree
  • 3% Master'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.

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Job Training Match

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Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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Educational Level

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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

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Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Political Science 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

  • Adams State University

    Alamosa, CO

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Artistic (Creator)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

  • Independence
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Achievement/Effort
  • Persistence
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Initiative

Values

  • Working Conditions
  • Achievement
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

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

$24.81 / hour
$51,610 /year

Entry Level

$45.10 / hour
$93,810 /year

Median Level

$83.13 / hour
$172,910 /year

Experienced Level

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

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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

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