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Career: Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions. |
100
|
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers. |
100
|
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. |
100
|
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. |
100
|
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction. |
99
|
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others. |
99
|
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records. |
99
|
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students. |
99
|
Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks. |
99
|
Participate in campus and community events. |
98
|
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as classical political thought, international relations, and democracy and citizenship. |
98
|
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues. |
97
|
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues. |
97
|
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues. |
94
|
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities. |
94
|
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments. |
89
|
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media. |
80
|
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding. |
72
|
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work. |
68
|
Act as advisers to student organizations. |
64
|
Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head. |
56
|
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
87
|
Getting Information
|
81
|
Thinking Creatively
|
80
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
78
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
76
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
74
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
73
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
73
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
73
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
72
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
69
|
Processing Information
|
68
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
66
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
64
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
58
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
55
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
55
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
54
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
54
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
52
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
50
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
50
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
48
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
48
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
45
|
Interacting With Computers
|
44
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
44
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
41
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
40
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
37
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
33
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
31
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
24
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
17
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
9
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
9
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
8
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
6
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
6
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
2
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
1
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|