Description
Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Interests
- Social
- Investigative
Work Values
- Relationships
- Independence
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Dependability
- Independence
- Concern for Others
- Integrity
- Self-Control
Tasks
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as public speaking, media criticism, and oral traditions.
Work Activities
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Thinking Creatively
- Working with Computers
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Detailed Work Activities
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Technology Skills
- Graphics or photo imaging software
- Computer based training software
- Video creation and editing software
- Music or sound editing software
- Word processing software
Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Speech Clarity
- Written Comprehension
- Written Expression
Skills
- Active Listening
- Instructing
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Active Learning
Knowledge
- English Language
- Education and Training
- Communications and Media
- Psychology
- Computers and Electronics
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 Journalism EducatorCertifying Organization
Journalism Education Association
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified in Family and Consumer SciencesCertifying Organization
American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Teacher of Parliamentary ProcedureCertifying Organization
American Institute of Parliamentarians
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%) | $47,100 |
| Median (50%) | $77,800 |
| High (90%) | $160,210 |
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 35,000 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 36,200 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 3%.
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 3%
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