Description
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in an academic discipline and conduct scholarly research; includes roles focused on teaching and those combining teaching, research, and service.
- • Stay current in the discipline through literature review, collegial exchange, and professional conferences.
- • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate and graduate students on research methods, theory, and applied topics.
- • Evaluate and grade coursework, assignments, and papers.
- • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate class discussions.
- • Supervise undergraduate and graduate teaching, internships, and research projects.
- • Develop course materials, including syllabi, assignments, and handouts.
- • Create, administer, and grade examinations, or oversee others who do.
- • Supervise students’ laboratory, studio, or field work.
- • Plan, assess, and revise curricula, course content, and instructional methods.
- • Advise students on academic programs, careers, and research opportunities.
- • Maintain required records, including attendance and grades.
- • Hold regular office hours to advise and assist students.
- • Collaborate with colleagues on teaching, research, and service initiatives.
- • Compile bibliographies and reading lists for outside assignments.
- • Perform administrative duties, such as program coordination or serving as department chair.
- • Select and procure instructional materials and equipment.
- • Serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
- • Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
- • Engage in campus and community outreach events.
- • Provide professional consulting to government, nonprofits, or industry.
- • Advise and support student organizations.
- • Conduct original research and disseminate findings in journals, books, digital media, or at conferences.
- • Write and review grant proposals to secure external funding.
- • Review manuscripts for scholarly publication.
- • Write letters of recommendation for students and colleagues.
- • Conduct field, laboratory, archival, or theoretical research aligned with the discipline.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
