United States
2310-University, Polytechnic and Higher Education Teachers
Job Title:
University, Polytechnic and Higher Education Teachers
Job Description:
University, polytechnic and higher education teachers prepare and deliver lectures and conduct tutorials in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at a university, polytechnic or other higher educational institution. They conduct research, and prepare scholarly papers and books.
Tasks:
Tasks include:
- designing and modifying curricula and preparing courses of study in accordance with requirements
- preparing and delivering lectures and conducting tutorials, seminars and laboratory experiments
- stimulating discussion and independent thought among students
- supervising, where appropriate, experimental and practical work undertaken by students
- administering, evaluating and marking examination papers and tests
- directing research of students or other members of department
- researching into and developing concepts, theories and operational methods for application in industrial and other fields
- preparing scholarly books, papers or articles
- participating in departmental and faculty meetings and in conferences and seminars
Additional Notes:
This unit group includes
University lecturer
University teacher
Polytechnic lecturer
This unit group excludes
Dean (1345)
Higher education faculty head (1345)
Vocational education teacher (2330)
Specific Occupations:
23101
University lecturer
23102
Polytechnic lecturer
23103
Teaching assistant/Tutor in universities
23109
Other university, polytechnic and higher education teachers
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Source Of Info:
Source: SINGAPORE STANDARD OCCUPATIONAL CLASSIFICATION 2015, Department of Statistics, Ministry of Trade & Industry, Republic of Singapore
