Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in sociology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
23 alternate job titles:
Adjunct Instructor
Adjunct Professor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
College Faculty Member
College Professor
Comparative Sociology Professor
Faculty Member
Instructor
Lecturer
Marriage and Family Teacher
Professor
Race Relations Professor
Social Organization Professor
Social Science Instructor
Social Science Professor
Sociology Adjunct Instructor
Sociology Adjunct Professor
Sociology Faculty Member
Sociology Instructor
Sociology Lecturer
Sociology Professor
University Faculty Member
Salary Information
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary: $82,540 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Evaluate student work. | Analysis |
| Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. | Analysis |
| Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs. | Analysis |
| Research topics in area of expertise. | Analysis |
| Teach social science courses at the college level. | General |
| Prepare tests. | General |
| Advise students on academic or career matters. | General |
| Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise. | General |
| Select educational materials or equipment. | General |
| Order instructional or library materials or equipment. | General |
| Serve on institutional or departmental committees. | General |
| Promote educational institutions or programs. | General |
| Perform student enrollment or registration activities. | General |
| Direct department activities. | General |
| Write grant proposals. | General |
| Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials. | General |
| Plan community programs or activities for the general public. | General |
| Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies. | General |
| Guide class discussions. | Communication |
| Develop instructional materials. | Development |
| Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization. | Development |
| Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge. | Development |
| Develop instructional objectives. | Development |
| Support the professional development of others. | Development |
| Advise others on career or personal development. | Development |
| Maintain student records. | Maintenance |
| Supervise student research or internship work. | Management |
| Supervise laboratory work. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Google Docs | Word processing software |
| IBM SPSS Statistics | Analytical or scientific software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| R | Object or component oriented development software |
| SAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software |
| Learning management system LMS | Computer based training software |
| Blackboard Learn | Computer based training software |
| Calendar and scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Centre for Multilevel Modeling MLwiN | Analytical or scientific software |
| Collaborative editing software | Word processing software |
| Course management system software | Computer based training software |
| DOC Cop | Information retrieval or search software |
| Desire2Learn LMS software | Computer based training software |
| Econometric Software LIMDEP | Analytical or scientific software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Image scanning software | Optical character reader OCR or scanning software |
| Muthen & Muthen Mplus | Analytical or scientific software |
| Sakai CLE | Computer based training software |
| Scientific Software International HLM | Analytical or scientific software |
| Social network analysis software | Analytical or scientific software |
| StataCorp Stata | Analytical or scientific software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| iParadigms Turnitin | Information retrieval or search software |
| Blackboard software | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Family Life Educator | National Council on Family Relations | Not Available |
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