Education & Training
Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling.
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
Average
$69,260
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$36,880
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$63,025
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$89,170
ANNUAL
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
1,050
Projected job openings through 2024
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
Degree Recommendations
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
01
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
02
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as abnormal psychology, cognitive processes, and work motivation.
03
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
04
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
05
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
06
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
07
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
08
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
09
Supervise students' laboratory work.
10
Provide clinical services to clients, such as assessing psychological problems and conducting psychotherapy.
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Therapy and Counseling
KNOWLEDGE
Sociology and Anthropology
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Learning Strategies
SKILL
Instructing
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
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