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Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
- US jobs
- 35,480
- Median wage
- $96,980 a year
- Job family
- Education and social services
Can agents do the work of computer science teachers, postsecondary?
We read the evidence for the whole job family, Education and social services: Unmeasured (no change in 12 months)
No direct benchmark gives a success rate.
0% of this occupation's work, by O*NET work activities, is measured by a direct benchmark.
- 18%Advise others on educational or vocational mattersNot measured
- 11%Assess student capabilities, needs, or performanceNot measured
- 11%Maintain current knowledge in area of expertiseNot measured
- 10%Teach academic or vocational subjectsNot measured
- 9%Supervise personnel activitiesNot measured
- 6%Prepare informational or instructional materialsNot measured
- 4%Maintain electronic, computer, or other technical equipmentNot measured
- 4%Serve on organizational committeesNot measured
Benchmarks for the job family
These cover work in education and social services, not always this occupation's tasks.
Context only
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Typical tasks
From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations or assign this work to others.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, data structures, and software design.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- 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, and course materials and methods of instruction.
- Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
- Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Develop and maintain Web sites for online courses.
- Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
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