Description
Teach and design undergraduate and graduate courses in a specialized field; conduct original research, publish scholarly work, advise students, and provide institutional and professional service, balancing teaching, research, and mentorship.
- • Stay current in the discipline by engaging with literature, colleagues, and conferences.
- • Conduct original research and publish findings in journals, books, or digital media.
- • Evaluate and grade students' coursework, assignments, and papers.
- • Create course materials, including syllabi, assignments, and handouts.
- • Deliver lectures and seminars to undergraduate and graduate students.
- • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- • Design, administer, and grade examinations, delegating as appropriate.
- • Hold regular office hours to advise and assist students.
- • Plan, assess, and revise curricula, course content, and instructional methods.
- • Maintain attendance, grades, and other required academic records.
- • Advise students on academic pathways, research opportunities, and careers.
- • Supervise undergraduate and graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
- • Collaborate with colleagues on teaching initiatives and research projects.
- • Select and secure textbooks, readings, and instructional materials.
- • Serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
- • Compile bibliographies and reading lists for specialized topics.
- • Write and lead grant proposals to secure external research funding.
- • Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
- • Advise and support student organizations.
- • Integrate experiential learning or site visits into courses.
- • Perform administrative service, such as program leadership or department chair duties.
- • Provide consulting or expert testimony to government, NGOs, or industry.
- • Engage in public scholarship and outreach, including talks and community events.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
