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Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs.

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Salary Breakdown

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Average

$73,210

ANNUAL

Entry Level

$54,510

ANNUAL

Mid Level

$71,500

ANNUAL

Expert Level

$88,490

ANNUAL

Projected Jobs

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

710

Projected job openings through 2024

Sample Career Roadmap

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Degree Recommendations

American Indian Studies
 Phoenix College (MCCCD)
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American Indian Studies
 Scottsdale Community College (MCCCD)
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American Indian Studies
 Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
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Associate in Arts, Emphasis in American Indian Studies
 Chandler-Gilbert Community College (MCCCD)
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Associate in Arts, Emphasis in American Indian Studies
 Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
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African and African American Studies
 ASU
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American Indian Studies
 ASU
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American Studies
 ASU
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Anthropology
 ASU
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Asia Studies (East Asia)
 ASU
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Top Expected Tasks

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

01

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

02

Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

03

Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

04

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as race and ethnic relations, gender studies, and cross-cultural perspectives.

05

Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

06

Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

07

Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

08

Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.

09

Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

10

Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Education and Training

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Foreign Language

KNOWLEDGE

Sociology and Anthropology

KNOWLEDGE

Computers and Electronics

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

SKILL

Speaking

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Active Learning

ABILITY

Oral Expression

ABILITY

Written Comprehension

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Inductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Written Expression

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About This Career Path

Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Environment

Postsecondary teachers work in public and private colleges and universities, professional schools, junior or community colleges, and career and technical schools. Outside of class time, their schedules are generally flexible, and they may spend that time in administrative, student advising, and research activities.

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