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Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$79,910
Median Pay
6-12 years
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Strong+2

EPOCH score: 25/25

Total Score4/6
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Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as public speaking, media criticism, and oral traditions.
  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  • Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  • Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  • Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

Master's degree

Time to Job Ready

6-12 years

Based on Job Zone 5. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

Learning management systemsAdobe Creative SuiteVideo editing software (Premiere, Final Cut)Audio editing (Audacity, Audition)Microsoft OfficeSocial media platforms

Key Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionSpeech ClarityWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionNear VisionProblem Sensitivity

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Compensation Details

$48,060
10th Percentile
$79,910
Median
$160,060
90th Percentile

Based on 28,520 employed workers

Also Known As

Adjunct Communications Faculty MemberAdjunct Communications InstructorAdjunct InstructorAdjunct LecturerAdjunct ProfessorAssistant ProfessorAssociate ProfessorCollege Faculty MemberCollege ProfessorCommunication Arts Lecturer

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 25-1122.00