Description
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in an academic discipline; conduct scholarly research; mentor students; and provide service to the institution and profession. Includes professors across the arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and professional fields. Roles may be primarily teaching or a combination of teaching, research, and service.
- • Prepare course materials, including syllabi, assignments, and readings.
- • Deliver lectures, seminars, and workshops to undergraduate and graduate students.
- • Evaluate and grade students’ work, projects, and examinations.
- • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate class discussions.
- • Supervise laboratories, studios, practicums, or fieldwork as applicable.
- • Design, administer, and grade examinations and assessments.
- • Advise students on academic planning, research paths, and careers.
- • Supervise undergraduate and graduate research and internships.
- • Maintain accurate attendance, grades, and other required records.
- • Develop and revise curricula, courses, and instructional methods.
- • Conduct original research or creative work in the field.
- • Publish findings in peer‑reviewed journals, books, or digital media.
- • Seek external and internal funding through grant proposals.
- • Collaborate with colleagues on teaching, research, and service initiatives.
- • Hold regular office hours to advise and assist students.
- • Select textbooks, software, equipment, and other instructional resources.
- • Participate in student recruitment, orientation, and placement activities.
- • Advise and mentor student organizations and extracurricular activities.
- • Engage in campus, alumni, and community outreach.
- • Serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
- • Provide professional consulting or expert services to external organizations.
- • Perform academic administration, such as program leadership or department chair duties.
- • Compile and curate bibliographies and other learning resources.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
