Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

What the job really is

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

At a glance

• Sector: Education & Library
• O*NET-SOC code: 25-1071
• O*NET job zone: 5 — extensive preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• 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.
• Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
• Supervise laboratory sessions.
• Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
• Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
• Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
• Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

Tools and technology

Google Docs, IBM SPSS Statistics, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, SAS, 3D movement analysis systems, Adobe Presenter, Agar slides

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
• Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
• Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
• Clinical Nurse Specialists
• Health Education Specialists
• Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
• Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
• Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 5 (extensive preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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