Postsecondary Library Science Teacher

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Postsecondary Library Science Teacher

Inspire future librarians by teaching and researching in library science.
Shape the future of information management through education and innovation.
Engage with cutting-edge developments and share insights at global conferences.

💰 Earn $97K-$172K

📚 Doctoral or Professional Degree

⏱️ 48 MONTH TRAINING

📈 4.2% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

Teach courses in library science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and present findings in professional journals, books, electronic media, or at professional conferences.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, giving presentations at conferences, and serving on committees in professional associations.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as collection development, archival methods, and indexing and abstracting.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

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Minimum Education

Doctoral or Professional Degree

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

Over 4 years

Job Openings

400 Annually

Median Earnings

$123,200 in California

$80,310 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Relating with or serving others
Thinking and problem solving
Using data or completing tasks

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Writing

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Having freedom
Job security

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Postsecondary Library Science Teacher

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Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

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