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Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. 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 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
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Median pay

$84,290
Median annual pay for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

2.4%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

1,100
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

14,500
Estimated U.S. employment for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+300
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
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Entry preparation

Doctoral or professional degree
Typical education needed to enter Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies 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. 1Reading Comprehension
  2. 2Speaking
  3. 3Active Learning
  4. 4Active Listening
  5. 5Learning Strategies
  6. 6Writing

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Education and Training
  2. 2English Language
  3. 3Sociology and Anthropology
  4. 4History and Archeology
  5. 5Foreign Language
  6. 6Communications and Media

Abilities

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

Career interests

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

Work styles

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

Work activities

  1. 1Training and Teaching Others
  2. 2Getting Information
  3. 3Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  4. 4Thinking Creatively
  5. 5Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  6. 6Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

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. 5Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  6. 6Public Speaking

Representative tasks

  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as race and ethnic relations, gender studies, and cross-cultural perspectives.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  • Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.

Software and tools

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