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Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Median pay

$78,050
Median annual pay for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

0.7%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

2,000
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

27,300
Estimated U.S. employment for Philosophy and Religion 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.
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Entry preparation

Doctoral or professional degree
Typical education needed to enter Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary.
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

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

Knowledge areas

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

Abilities

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

Career interests

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

Work styles

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

Work activities

  1. 1Training and Teaching Others
  2. 2Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  3. 3Getting Information
  4. 4Thinking Creatively
  5. 5Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  6. 6Working with Computers

Work context

  1. 1E-Mail
  2. 2Freedom to Make Decisions
  3. 3Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  4. 4Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
  5. 5Contact With Others
  6. 6Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

Representative tasks

  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students and the community on topics such as ethics, logic, and contemporary religious thought.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  • Write articles and books.

Software and tools

Learning management system LMS · in demandMicrosoft Word · hot technologyMicrosoft PowerPoint · hot technologyMicrosoft Outlook · hot technologyGoogle Docs · hot technologyMicrosoft Office software · hot technologyMicrosoft Excel · hot technologyBlackboard LearnSakai CLEPhilosopher's Information Center The Philosopher's IndexMoodleiParadigms Turnitin

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