Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
Education & Training
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism.
Salary Breakdown
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Average
$84,640
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$51,980
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$79,385
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$106,790
ANNUAL
Projected Jobs
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
820
Projected job openings through 2024
Sample Career Roadmap
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Degree Recommendations
Top Expected Tasks
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
01
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
02
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as public speaking, media criticism, and oral traditions.
03
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
04
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
05
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
06
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
07
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
08
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
09
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
10
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
11
Keep abreast of developments and technological advances in the communication field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Communications and Media
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Instructing
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Writing
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
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