A great day in my work would be one in which all my students are engaged, participating actively in class, and asking thoughtful questions of their peers, me, and themselves. What I hope a student would see if they shadowed me was my students taking intellectual risks in the classroom.
CAREER
History Teachers, Postsecondary
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$76,890
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+3.6% (slower than the average)
Most Common Level of Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What History Teachers, Postsecondary Do
Teach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Other Job Titles History Teachers, Postsecondary May Have
Adjunct History Instructor, Adjunct Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, History Instructor, History Professor, History Teacher, Instructor, Lecturer, Professor
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Retired professional emeritus ,
When I was a professor, I would begin my classes and encourage my students to learn how to write and keep learning until they understood a concept. At the end of each class, I would end with: "Be you, there is no one else like you."
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as ancient history, postwar civilizations, and the history of third-world countries.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Education
Level of Education Attained by History Teachers, Postsecondary
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Doctoral or professional degree (47%)
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctoral or professional degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
History, General
Graduate
Education, General
Retired professional emeritus ,
Suggested Path
Bachelor
Do what you enjoy yourself
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
To teach you must be competent and knowledgeable about your subject matter, patient, flexible, compassionate towards your students, non-judgmental, and trustworthy in your students eyes.
Retired professional emeritus ,
I believe that if you continue to ask questions, you will succeed. Continue asking why, as this will allow you to understand things you want to learn.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
High School Students
Retired professional emeritus ,
First, figure out what you would like to do in your life. As you start this path, keep going and keep pushing to pursue what you like.
College Students
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