Business Teachers, Postsecondary
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.
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Salary Information
Business Teachers, Postsecondary: $97,270 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Develop instructional materials. | Development |
| Develop instructional objectives. | Development |
| Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization. | Development |
| Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge. | Development |
| Create technology-based learning materials. | Development |
| Support the professional development of others. | Development |
| Advise others on career or personal development. | Development |
| Teach classes in area of specialization. | General |
| Instruct college students in social sciences or humanities disciplines. | General |
| Prepare tests. | General |
| Advise students on academic or career matters. | General |
| Select educational materials or equipment. | General |
| Order instructional or library materials or equipment. | General |
| Promote educational institutions or programs. | General |
| Perform student enrollment or registration activities. | General |
| Serve on institutional or departmental committees. | General |
| Plan community programs or activities for the general public. | General |
| Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials. | General |
| Direct department activities. | General |
| Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise. | General |
| Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies. | General |
| Write grant proposals. | General |
| Evaluate student work. | Analysis |
| Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. | Analysis |
| Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs. | Analysis |
| Research topics in area of expertise. | Analysis |
| Guide class discussions. | Communication |
| Collaborate with other agencies and institutions to coordinate educational matters. | Management |
| Supervise student research or internship work. | Management |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Google Docs | Word processing software |
| Hypertext markup language HTML | Web platform development software |
| IBM SPSS Statistics | Analytical or scientific software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| R | Object or component oriented development software |
| SAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Learning management system LMS | Computer based training software |
| Almaris E-Learning Systems Financial Accounting Tutor | Computer based training software |
| Blackboard Learn | Computer based training software |
| Blackboard software | Computer based training software |
| Calendar and scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Collaborative editing software | Word processing software |
| Course management system software | Computer based training software |
| DOC Cop | Information retrieval or search software |
| Desire2Learn LMS software | Computer based training software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Google Gmail | Electronic mail software |
| Google Scholar | Information retrieval or search software |
| Image scanning software | Optical character reader OCR or scanning software |
| Instructure Canvas | Computer based training software |
| Sage 50 Accounting | Accounting software |
| Sakai CLE | Computer based training software |
| Schoology | Computer based training software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| StataCorp Stata | Analytical or scientific software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| iParadigms Turnitin | Information retrieval or search software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified ANA Marketing Professional | Association of National Advertisers | Not Available |
| Certified Reporting Instructor | National Court Reporters Association | Not Available |
| Certified in Family and Consumer Sciences | American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences | Not Available |