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Post-secondary Anthropology and Archeology Teacher

Teaches courses in anthropology or archeology. May combine teaching and research.

This career is part of the Education and Training cluster Teaching/Training pathway.

Conducts research in a particular field of knowledge and presents findings in professional journals, books, electronic media, or at professional conferences.
Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Prepares and delivers lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as research methods, urban anthropology, and language and culture.
Initiates, facilitates, and moderates classroom discussions.
Evaluates and grades students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Prepares course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Advises students on academic and vocational curricula, career issues, and laboratory and field research.
Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Compiles, administers, and grades examinations, or assigns this work to others.
Plans, evaluates, and revises curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.

You would often handle loads up to 10 lbs., sometimes up to 20 lbs. You might do a lot of walking or standing, or you might sit but use your arms and legs to control machines, equipment or tools.
Work in this occupation requires being inside most of the time
Work in this occupation involves sitting more than one-third of the time