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Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in anthropology or archeology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary

Median pay

$95,770
Median annual pay for Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

2.7%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

500
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

6,500
Estimated U.S. employment for Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+200
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Doctoral or professional degree
Typical education needed to enter Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Speaking
  2. 2Reading Comprehension
  3. 3Writing
  4. 4Active Listening
  5. 5Learning Strategies
  6. 6Active Learning

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Sociology and Anthropology
  2. 2History and Archeology
  3. 3English Language
  4. 4Education and Training
  5. 5Geography
  6. 6Philosophy and Theology

Abilities

  1. 1Oral Expression
  2. 2Speech Clarity
  3. 3Written Expression
  4. 4Written Comprehension
  5. 5Oral Comprehension
  6. 6Inductive Reasoning

Career interests

  1. 1Social
  2. 2Investigative
  3. 3Artistic
  4. 4Realistic
  5. 5Conventional
  6. 6Enterprising

Work styles

  1. 1Intellectual Curiosity
  2. 2Innovation
  3. 3Dependability
  4. 4Achievement Orientation
  5. 5Social Orientation
  6. 6Integrity

Work activities

  1. 1Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  2. 2Analyzing Data or Information
  3. 3Documenting/Recording Information
  4. 4Getting Information
  5. 5Processing Information
  6. 6Training and Teaching Others

Work context

  1. 1E-Mail
  2. 2Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  3. 3Freedom to Make Decisions
  4. 4Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
  5. 5Contact With Others
  6. 6Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

Representative tasks

  • Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, career issues, and laboratory and field research.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as research methods, urban anthropology, and language and culture.
  • 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.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and present findings in professional journals, books, electronic media, or at professional conferences.
  • Supervise students' laboratory or field work.

Software and tools

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Sources

BLS provides national pay, employment, and projections. O*NET provides skills, interests, preparation, tasks, work context, and tools.