What You'll Do

  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as econometrics, price theory, and macroeconomics.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  • Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
  • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.

Essential Skills

Speaking 4.12/5
Reading Comprehension 4.0/5
Active Listening 4.0/5
Writing 4.0/5
Instructing 4.0/5
Critical Thinking 3.88/5
Learning Strategies 3.88/5
Active Learning 3.75/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.38/5
Mathematics 3.25/5
Complex Problem Solving 3.25/5
Systems Evaluation 3.12/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Helper: Supporting people and making a difference matters to you.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.

Common styles

Analytical Thinking, Achievement/Effort, Integrity, Dependability, Independence

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Oral Expression 4.12/5
Oral Comprehension 4.0/5
Written Comprehension 4.0/5
Written Expression 4.0/5
Speech Clarity 4.0/5
Deductive Reasoning 3.88/5
Inductive Reasoning 3.75/5
Speech Recognition 3.62/5

Technologies & Tools

Aptech Systems GAUSS Blackboard Learn Calendar and scheduling software Collaborative editing software Course management system software Desire2Learn LMS software DOC Cop Econometric Software LIMDEP Econport Email software Estima RATS Facebook FEAR Gnuplot Google Docs Image scanning software Insightful S-PLUS iParadigms Turnitin JessX stock simulator software Learning management system LMS

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Analytical Thinking (High importance: 4.72/5)
  • Achievement/Effort (High importance: 4.59/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 4.37/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.29/5)
  • Independence (High importance: 4.23/5)

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How to Become One

This career requires extensive preparation, typically including a graduate degree (Master's or Doctoral) and several years of experience. Most professionals in this field have invested significant time in education and training.

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Also Known As

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