Part IV: Descriptions of the 50 Best Jobs for Each Personality Type _______________________________such as programming, data structures, and software
design. Prepare course materials such as syllabi, home-
work assignments, and handouts. Compile, adminis-
ter, and grade examinations or assign this work to
others. Keep abreast of developments in their fi eld
by reading current literature, talking with colleagues,
and participating in professional conferences. Initi-
ate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content,
and course materials and methods of instruction.
Supervise students’ laboratory work. Maintain reg-
ularly scheduled offi ce hours to advise and assist stu-
dents. Select and obtain materials and supplies such
as textbooks and laboratory equipment. Advise stu-
dents on academic and vocational curricula and on
career issues. Participate in student recruitment, reg-
istration, and placement activities. Collaborate with
colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Serve on academic or administrative committees that
deal with institutional policies, departmental mat-
ters, and academic issues. Act as advisers to student
organizations. Supervise undergraduate and/or grad-
uate teaching, internship, and research work. Perform
administrative duties such as serving as depart-
ment head. Conduct research in a particular fi eld of
knowledge and publish fi ndings in professional jour-
nals, books, and/or electronic media. Direct research
of other teachers or of graduate students working
for advanced academic degrees. Provide professional
consulting services to government and/or industry.
Participate in campus and community events. Com-
pile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside
reading assignments. Write grant proposals to pro-
cure external research funding.
GOE—Interest Area/Cluster: 05. Education and
Tr a i n i n g. Work Group: 05.03. Postsecondary and
Adult Teaching and Instructing. Other Jobs in " is
Work Group: Adult Literacy, Remedial Education,
and GED Teachers and Instructors; Agricultural Sci-
ences Teachers, Postsecondary; Anthropology and
Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary; Architecture
Te a c h e r s , Po s t s e c o n d a r y ; A r e a , E t h n i c , a n d C u lt u r a l
Studies Teachers, Postsecondary; Art, Drama, and
Music Teachers, Postsecondary; Atmospheric, Earth,
Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary;
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary; Business
Te a c h e r s , Po s t s e c o n d a r y ; C h e m i s t r y Te a c h e r s , Po s t-
secondary; Communications Teachers, Postsecond-
ary; Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers,
Postsecondary; Economics Teachers, Postsecond-
ary; Education Teachers, Postsecondary; Engineer-
ing Teachers, Postsecondary; English Language and
Literature Teachers, Postsecondary; Environmental
Science Teachers, Postsecondary; Farm and Home
Management Advisors; Foreign Language and Liter-
ature Teachers, Postsecondary; Forestry and Conser-
vation Science Teachers, Postsecondary; Geography
Te a c h e r s , Po s t s e c o n d a r y ; G r a d u a t e Te a c h i n g A s s i s -
tants; Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary;
History Teachers, Postsecondary; Home Economics
Teachers, Postsecondary; Law Teachers, Postsecond-
ary; Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary; Math-
ematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary; Nursing
Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary; Philoso-
phy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary; Physics
Te a c h e r s , Po s t s e c o n d a r y ; Po l it i c a l S c i e n c e Te a c h e r s ,
Postsecondary; Psycholog y Teachers, Postsecondary;
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsec-
ondary; Self-Enrichment Education Teachers; Social
Work Teachers, Post second a r y ; Sociolog y Teach-
ers, Postsecondary; Vocational Education Teachers,
Postsecondary.
Skills: Programming; Instructing; Operations Anal-
ysis; Technology Design; Science; Mathematics;
Learning Strategies; Complex Problem Solving.
Education and Training Programs: Computer
and Information Sciences, General; Computer Pro-
gramming/Programmer, General; Information Sci-
ence/Studies; Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst;
Computer Science. Related Knowledge/Courses:
Computers and Electronics; Education and Train-
ing; Telecommunications; Mathematics; Engineer-
ing and Technology; English Language.
Work Environment: Indoors; sitting.