Postsecondary Cultural Studies Teacher

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Postsecondary Cultural Studies Teacher

Inspire students by exploring diverse cultures and societal developments.
Shape future perspectives through impactful teaching and research.
Dive into unique topics like gender studies and cross-cultural relations.

💰 Earn $86K-$163K

📚 Doctoral or Professional Degree

⏱️ 48 MONTH TRAINING

📈 3.6% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as race and ethnic relations, gender studies, and cross-cultural perspectives.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

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Minimum Education

Doctoral or Professional Degree

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

Over 4 years

Job Openings

1,200 Annually

Median Earnings

$115,840 in California

$86,030 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Being creative or artistic
Relating with or serving others
Thinking and problem solving

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Instructing
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Writing

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Having freedom
Personal relationships

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Postsecondary Cultural Studies 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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