History Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
28 alternate job titles:
Adjunct History Instructor
Adjunct Instructor
African History Professor
American History Professor
Art History Adjunct Professor
Art History Instructor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
College Faculty Member
College Professor
Economic History Teacher
Historiography Professor
Historiography Teacher
History Adjunct Instructor
History Faculty Member
History Instructor
History Lecturer
History Professor
History Teacher
Instructor
Jewish History Professor
Lecturer
Online History Instructor
Professor
Russian History Professor
South Asian History Professor
University Faculty Member
World History Teacher
Salary Information
History Teachers, Postsecondary: $81,500 (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 |
|---|---|
| Teach humanities courses at the college level. | General |
| Prepare tests. | General |
| Advise students on academic or career matters. | General |
| Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise. | General |
| Select educational materials or equipment. | General |
| Order instructional or library materials or equipment. | General |
| Serve on institutional or departmental committees. | General |
| Plan community programs or activities for the general public. | General |
| Promote educational institutions or programs. | General |
| Perform student enrollment or registration activities. | General |
| Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials. | General |
| Direct department activities. | General |
| Write grant proposals. | General |
| Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies. | General |
| Teach online courses. | 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 |
| Evaluate scholarly materials. | Analysis |
| Develop instructional materials. | Development |
| Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization. | Development |
| Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge. | Development |
| Develop instructional objectives. | Development |
| Create technology-based learning materials. | Development |
| Guide class discussions. | Communication |
| Maintain student records. | Maintenance |
| Supervise student research or internship work. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Google Docs | Word processing software |
| JavaScript | Web platform development 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 |
| Learning management system LMS | Computer based training software |
| Blackboard Learn | 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 |
| Image scanning software | Optical character reader OCR or scanning software |
| Map building software | Map creation software |
| Moodle | Computer based training software |
| Sakai CLE | Computer based training software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| iParadigms Turnitin | Information retrieval or search software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Geographic information system GIS software | Geographic information system |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| National Board Certification - Adolescence and Young Adulthood - Social Studies-History | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Not Available |
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