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Post-secondary Philosophy and Religion Teacher

What They Do

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary Career Video

About This Career

Teaches courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. May combine teaching and research.

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

A person in this career:

  • Evaluates and grades students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Initiates, facilitates, and moderates classroom discussions.
  • Prepares and delivers lectures to undergraduate or graduate students and the community on topics such as ethics, logic, and contemporary religious thought.
  • Compiles, administers, and grades examinations, or assigns this work to others.
  • Prepares course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  • Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  • Writes articles and books.
  • Performs administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
  • Conducts research in a particular field of knowledge and publishes findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

People who do this job report that:

  • 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

Working in this career involves (physical activities):

  • Seeing clearly up close
  • Speaking clearly enough to be able to be understood by others
  • Identifying and understanding the speech of another person

Work Hours and Travel

  • Irregular hours
  • Overtime work

Specialty and Similar Careers

Careers that are more detailed or close to this career:

  • Assistant Professor
  • Humanities Professor
  • Instructor
  • Philosophy Instructor
  • Philosophy Professor
  • Professor
  • Religion Professor
  • Religious Studies Professor
  • Associate Professor
  • Theology Professor

Contact

  • Email Support
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    From outside the U.S., please call +1 (424) 750-3900
  • North Dakota Career Resource Network
    ndcrn@nd.gov | (701) 328-9733

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