College Professor

Duties and Responsibilities:

A college professor teaches  courses in their subject areas. They work  with students who are studying for a degree, certificate, certification, or are taking classes to improve their knowledge or career skills. Planning lessons and assignments is also part of the career. They also conduct research and experiments to advance knowledge in their field. They also supervise graduate students who are working  towards a doctoral degree.

Salary:

Wages can vary by institution type. Postsecondary teachers typically have higher wages in colleges, universities, and professional schools than they do in community colleges or other types of schools. The median annual wage for postsecondary teachers is $68,970.

Education:

Postsecondary teachers who work for 4 year colleges and universities are most often required to have a doctoral degree in their field. However, some schools may hire those who have a master’s degree or those who are doctoral degree candidates for some specialties, such as fine arts, or for some part-time position.

Demand for this Profession:

To become a college professor/ instructor you also have to have communication skills. Postsecondary teachers need to write papers, give lectures, and serve on committees. To do so effectively, they need good communication skills. To challenge established theories and beliefs, conduct original research, and design experiments, postsecondary teachers nee d good critical thinking skills. They also need good writing skills because most professors publish original research and analysis.

Reflection: Would you become one?

It would be nice to become a professor because I can teach students more and more interesting things.