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Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
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Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine. Excludes "Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary" (25-1072) and "Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary" (25-1042) who teach medical science.
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Occupational Tasks
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Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
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Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
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Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
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Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
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Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
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Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate and/or graduate students on topics such as public health, stress management, and worksite health promotion.
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Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
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Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
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Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge, and publish findings in professional journals, books, and/or electronic media.
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Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
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Supervise laboratory sessions.
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Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
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Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students.
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Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, and on career issues.
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Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
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Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
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Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
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Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
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Act as advisers to student organizations.
Educational Requirements:
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Master's degree
Occupational Skill Set
Skill
Relevance
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Reading Comprehension
98%
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Writing
93%
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Science
93%
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Critical Thinking
92%
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Speaking
92%
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Instructing
91%
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Active Learning
86%
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Learning Strategies
85%
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Time Management
84%
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Active Listening
82%