Description
Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Interests
- Social
- Investigative
Work Values
- Achievement
- Independence
- Recognition
Work Styles
- Integrity
- Analytical Thinking
- Independence
- Achievement/Effort
- Attention to Detail
Tasks
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as financial accounting, principles of marketing, and operations management.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and conferences.
Work Activities
- Training and Teaching Others
- Getting Information
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Working with Computers
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Detailed Work Activities
- Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Technology Skills
- Electronic mail software
- Computer based training software
- Word processing software
- Analytical or scientific software
- Information retrieval or search software
Abilities
- Oral Expression
- Speech Clarity
- Written Comprehension
- Written Expression
- Oral Comprehension
Skills
- Speaking
- Instructing
- Active Listening
- Learning Strategies
- Reading Comprehension
Knowledge
- English Language
- Education and Training
- Administration and Management
- Economics and Accounting
- Mathematics
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Certified ANA Marketing ProfessionalCertifying Organization
Association of National Advertisers
Type
Core
Certificate name
Microsoft Excel 2010 ExpertCertifying Organization
Microsoft Corporation
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
Value Methodology PractitionerCertifying Organization
Society of American Value Engineers
Type
Core
Certificate name
LIUNA Instructor CertificationCertifying Organization
LIUNA Training & Education
Type
Core
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $46,460 |
| Median (50%) | $97,270 |
| High (90%) | $210,530 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | N/A |
| Mid Level | N/A |
| Senior Level | N/A |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 104,900 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 111,900 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 7%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 7%
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