Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

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Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

Also Called: Adjunct Professor, Assistant Professor, Clinical Professor, Faculty Member, Field Education Coordinator, Professor, Social Work Associate Professor, Social Work Instructor, Social Work Lecturer, Social Work Professor, Adjunct Professor, Assistant Professor, Clinical Professor, Faculty Member, Field Education Coordinator, Professor, Social Work Associate Professor, Social Work Instructor, Social Work Lecturer, Social Work Professor

What they do

Teach courses in social work. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$46,790
Starting Salary (2023)
$75,020
Median Salary (2023)
4.0%
Projected Job Growth
11,730
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
Collaborate with colleagues and community agencies to address teaching and research issues.
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Social
Working with people
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
Artistic
Conceptual, Creative Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Integrity
Independence
Initiative
Concern for Others
Analytical Thinking
Dependability

What key skills are needed for this job?

Instructing
Speaking
Learning Strategies
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Writing

Expected Knowledge

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

Common Activities

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

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