Description
Teach courses in social work. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Interests
- Social
- Investigative
Work Values
- Relationships
- Achievement
- Independence
Work Styles
- Integrity
- Independence
- Initiative
- Concern for Others
- Analytical Thinking
Tasks
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, or handouts.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Supervise students' laboratory and field work.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as family behavior, child and adolescent mental health, or social intervention evaluation.
Work Activities
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Working with Computers
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Detailed Work 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.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Working with Computers - Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others - Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Communicating with People Outside the Organization - Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Training and Teaching Others - Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
- Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Technology Skills
- Word processing software
- Computer based training software
- Electronic mail software
- Information retrieval or search software
- Spreadsheet software
Skills
- Instructing
- Speaking
- Learning Strategies
- Active Learning
- Active Listening
Knowledge
- Education and Training
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Therapy and Counseling
- English Language
- Psychology
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
Masters Social Work Licensing ExaminationCertifying Organization
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Masters Social Work Licensing ExaminationCertifying Organization
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Clinical Social Work Licensing ExaminationCertifying Organization
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Clinical Social Work Licensing ExaminationCertifying Organization
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
Type
Advanced
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 | Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $NaN |
| Median (50%) | $NaN |
| High (90%) | $NaN |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–7 years), to senior level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $50,000 |
| Mid Level | $100,000 |
| Senior Level | $150,000 |
Employability
There are currently 15,100 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 15,700 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 4%.
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 4%
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