About This Career Path
Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.
Education & Training
Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.
Education & Training Industry
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Average
$125,370
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$49,030
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$99,100
ANNUAL
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
3,650
Projected job openings through 2030
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Supporting Programs
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
01
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
02
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
03
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
04
Supervise laboratory sessions.
05
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
06
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
07
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
08
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
09
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as public health, stress management, and work site health promotion.
10
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Biology
KNOWLEDGE
Medicine and Dentistry
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
SKILL
Instructing
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Learning
SKILL
Active Listening
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Written Expression
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