Salary Breakdown
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Average
$87,320
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$48,000
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$77,050
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$152,020
ANNUAL
Projected Jobs
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
580
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Supporting Programs
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Top Expected Tasks
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
01
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
02
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
03
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students and the community on topics such as ethics, logic, and contemporary religious thought.
04
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
05
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
06
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
07
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
08
Write articles and books.
09
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
10
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Philosophy and Theology
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
History and Archeology
KNOWLEDGE
Sociology and Anthropology
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Instructing
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
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