Who is a University and higher education teachers?

Job Title ( International classification ):

University and higher education teachers

ISCO Code:

2310

Job Description:

University 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 or other higher educational institution. They conduct research, and prepare scholarly papers and books.

Tasks:

Main Tasks include -

(a) designing and modifying curricula and preparing courses of study in accordance with requirements
(b) preparing and delivering lectures and conducting tutorials, seminars and laboratory experiments
(c) stimulating discussion and independent thought among students
(d) supervising, where appropriate, experimental and practical work undertaken by students
(e) administering, evaluating and marking examination papers and tests
(f) directing research of post-graduate students or other members of department
(g) researching into and developing concepts, theories and operational methods for application in industrial and other fields
(h) preparing scholarly books, papers or articles
(i) participating in departmental and faculty meetings and in conferences and seminars

Inclusions:

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Higher education lecturer
- Professor
- University Lecturer
- University Tutor

Exclusions:

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- University chancellor- 1120
- Dean - 1345
- Higher education faculty head- 1345
- Vocational education teacher ? 2320

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