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Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

SOC 25-1192.00

Teach courses in childcare, family relations, finance, nutrition, and related subjects pertaining to home management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Zone 5 Educational Instruction and Library

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Speaking

4.2

Active Listening

4.1

Instructing

4.1

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Writing

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.9

Learning Strategies

3.9

Active Learning

3.5

Knowledge Areas 8

English Language

4.7

Education and Training

4.6

Sociology and Anthropology

3.8

Psychology

3.7

Computers and Electronics

3.6

Administration and Management

3.4

Communications and Media

3.3

Clerical

3.3

Key Tasks

1Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, projects, assignments, and papers.

2Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

3Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

4Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as food science, nutrition, and child care.

5Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

Also Known As

Adjunct Faculty Adjunct Instructor Adjunct Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor in Family Studies Assistant Professor of Dietetics Assistant Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences Associate Professor Child Development Instructor Clothing and Textiles Teacher