Salary Breakdown
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Average
$97,150
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$61,990
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$92,080
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$122,170
ANNUAL
Projected Jobs
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
270
Projected job openings through 2024
Sample Career Roadmap
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Supporting Certifications
Degree Recommendations
Top Expected Tasks
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
01
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
02
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as quantum mechanics, particle physics, and optics.
03
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
04
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
05
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
06
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
07
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
08
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
09
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
10
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
11
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
12
Supervise students' laboratory work.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Physics
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Writing
SKILL
Active Learning
SKILL
Instructing
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
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