Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in social work. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
22 alternate job titles:
Salary Information
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary: $76,210 (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 |
|---|---|
| Guide class discussions. | Communication |
| Evaluate student work. | Analysis |
| Research topics in area of expertise. | Analysis |
| Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs. | Analysis |
| Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. | Analysis |
| Teach social science courses at the college level. | General |
| Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise. | General |
| Advise students on academic or career matters. | General |
| Prepare tests. | General |
| Write grant proposals. | General |
| Serve on institutional or departmental committees. | General |
| Direct department activities. | General |
| Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials. | General |
| Select educational materials or equipment. | General |
| Order instructional or library materials or equipment. | General |
| Promote educational institutions or programs. | General |
| Perform student enrollment or registration activities. | General |
| Plan community programs or activities for the general public. | General |
| Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies. | General |
| 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 materials. | Development |
| Develop instructional objectives. | Development |
| Support the professional development of others. | Development |
| Advise others on career or personal development. | Development |
| Supervise laboratory work. | Management |
| Supervise student research or internship work. | Management |
| Maintain student records. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Google Docs | Word processing 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 |
| Learning management system LMS | Computer based training software |
| Blackboard Learn | Computer based training software |
| Calendar and scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling 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 |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Image scanning software | Optical character reader OCR or scanning software |
| Moodle | Computer based training software |
| Sakai CLE | Computer based training software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| iParadigms Turnitin | Information retrieval or search software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work | American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work | Not Available |
| Certified Social Work Case Manager | National Association of Social Workers | Not Available |