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Career: Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers. |
100
|
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others. |
100
|
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. |
100
|
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records. |
99
|
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students. |
99
|
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction. |
98
|
Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks. |
98
|
Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. |
97
|
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions. |
97
|
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues. |
96
|
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues. |
96
|
Participate in campus and community events. |
92
|
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues. |
81
|
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as linear algebra, differential equations, and discrete mathematics. |
81
|
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities. |
62
|
Act as advisers to student organizations. |
61
|
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in books, professional journals, or electronic media. |
51
|
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding. |
50
|
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments. |
39
|
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work. |
37
|
Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head. |
36
|
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
80
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
73
|
Thinking Creatively
|
73
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
70
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
69
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
68
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
65
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
64
|
Getting Information
|
64
|
Processing Information
|
62
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
62
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
60
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
59
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
59
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
57
|
Interacting With Computers
|
53
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
52
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
52
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
52
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
52
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
49
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
48
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
48
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
45
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
45
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
44
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
44
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
38
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
38
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
35
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
30
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
28
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
28
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
26
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
25
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
23
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
21
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
13
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
13
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
7
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
5
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|