25-1126.00

Philosophy & Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Cluster:Education
Job Family:Educational Instruction and Library
Job Zone:Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Industry:Educational Services
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Key Tasks

  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students and the community on topics such as ethics, logic, and contemporary religious thought.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  • Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
  • Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  • Write articles and books.
  • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  • Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  • Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  • Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  • Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  • Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  • Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  • Participate in campus and community events.
  • Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  • Act as advisers to student organizations.
  • Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Skills

Reading Comprehension
81%
Speaking
78%
Active Listening
78%
Instructing
78%
Writing
75%
Critical Thinking
75%
Learning Strategies
72%
Active Learning
69%
Complex Problem Solving
63%
Social Perceptiveness
60%
Judgment and Decision Making
60%
Monitoring
56%
Systems Evaluation
53%
Coordination
50%
Time Management
50%
Systems Analysis
50%
Service Orientation
50%
Persuasion
47%
Management of Personnel Resources
44%
Negotiation
35%
Operations Analysis
35%
Mathematics
25%
Programming
19%
Management of Material Resources
19%
Science
19%
Technology Design
16%
Operations Monitoring
13%
Quality Control Analysis
10%
Management of Financial Resources
6%
Repairing
0%
Troubleshooting
0%
Installation
0%
Operation and Control
0%
Equipment Selection
0%
Equipment Maintenance
0%

Knowledge

Philosophy and Theology
96%
English Language
90%
Education and Training
79%
History and Archeology
62%
Sociology and Anthropology
54%
Law and Government
51%
Communications and Media
49%
Computers and Electronics
49%
Customer and Personal Service
48%
Psychology
47%
Foreign Language
39%
Administrative
34%
Personnel and Human Resources
29%
Mathematics
28%
Geography
27%
Fine Arts
23%
Administration and Management
22%
Telecommunications
21%
Therapy and Counseling
21%
Public Safety and Security
14%
Biology
13%
Medicine and Dentistry
10%
Sales and Marketing
10%
Transportation
10%
Economics and Accounting
9%
Design
5%
Physics
5%
Chemistry
2%
Production and Processing
1%
Mechanical
0%
Food Production
0%
Engineering and Technology
0%
Building and Construction
0%

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Abilities

Speech Clarity
78%
Oral Expression
78%
Written Comprehension
78%
Oral Comprehension
75%
Inductive Reasoning
75%
Written Expression
75%
Deductive Reasoning
72%
Near Vision
63%
Problem Sensitivity
56%
Speech Recognition
56%
Category Flexibility
53%
Information Ordering
53%
Memorization
50%
Fluency of Ideas
50%
Originality
47%
Far Vision
41%
Selective Attention
38%
Perceptual Speed
31%
Flexibility of Closure
31%
Speed of Closure
28%
Visualization
25%
Mathematical Reasoning
25%
Time Sharing
25%
Number Facility
25%
Trunk Strength
22%
Auditory Attention
19%
Hearing Sensitivity
19%
Visual Color Discrimination
19%
Finger Dexterity
16%
Wrist-Finger Speed
6%
Extent Flexibility
0%
Sound Localization
0%
Reaction Time
0%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
0%
Night Vision
0%
Stamina
0%
Static Strength
0%
Depth Perception
0%
Explosive Strength
0%
Peripheral Vision
0%
Multilimb Coordination
0%
Spatial Orientation
0%
Speed of Limb Movement
0%
Dynamic Strength
0%
Control Precision
0%
Glare Sensitivity
0%
Gross Body Equilibrium
0%
Rate Control
0%
Dynamic Flexibility
0%
Response Orientation
0%
Manual Dexterity
0%
Gross Body Coordination
0%

Work Activities

Training and Teaching Others
94%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
88%
Getting Information
87%
Thinking Creatively
81%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
79%
Working with Computers
77%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
73%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
71%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
70%
Coaching and Developing Others
69%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
69%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
69%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
68%
Scheduling Work and Activities
64%
Processing Information
64%
Analyzing Data or Information
62%
Documenting/Recording Information
62%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
59%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
57%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
55%
Assisting and Caring for Others
55%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
54%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
54%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
51%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
50%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
50%
Performing Administrative Activities
48%
Developing and Building Teams
47%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
46%
Selling or Influencing Others
45%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
31%
Staffing Organizational Units
27%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
25%
Controlling Machines and Processes
16%
Handling and Moving Objects
15%
Performing General Physical Activities
13%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
9%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
6%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
6%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
1%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
0%

Work Context

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

99%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

91%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

90%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

88%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

83%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

82%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

81%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

76%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

74%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

73%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

70%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

69%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

66%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

63%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

61%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

57%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

51%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

51%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

46%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

41%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

37%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

37%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

35%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

34%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

34%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

33%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

33%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

20%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

19%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

16%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

14%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

13%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

12%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

3%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

3%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

3%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

2%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

1%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

1%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

1%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

1%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

1%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

1%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

1%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

0%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

0%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

0%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

0%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

0%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

0%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

0%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

0%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

0%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

0%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

0%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

0%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

0%

Education

Doctoral degree

74%

Master's degree

13%

Post-doctoral training

12%

Interests

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

100

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

69

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

46

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

38

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

30

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

24

Work Styles

Intellectual Curiosity
100%
Integrity
80%
Dependability
74%
Innovation
71%
Social Orientation
71%
Achievement Orientation
69%
Cooperation
69%
Empathy
61%
Sincerity
61%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
61%
Attention to Detail
54%
Perseverance
53%
Initiative
52%
Adaptability
50%
Self-Control
49%
Self-Confidence
48%
Leadership Orientation
46%
Stress Tolerance
41%
Humility
30%
Optimism
25%
Cautiousness
22%

Work Values

Achievement
78%
Independence
78%
Recognition
72%
Relationships
72%
Working Conditions
64%
Support
22%

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