Occupation information for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary District Of Columbia

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Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Currently Employed: 270

Projected Annual Job Openings: 30

Typical Hourly Wage: Not Available

Typical Annual Salary: $63,700 - $98,270

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Typical education needed for entry: Doctoral or professional degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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typical job duties
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students and the community on topics such as ethics, logic, and contemporary religious thought.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • 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.
  • Write articles and books.
  • Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
  • Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Bible reference guides
  • Microphones
  • Multimedia projectors
  • Portable data input terminals
  • Televisions

Technology:
  • Computer based training software
  • Data base user interface and query software
  • Electronic mail software
  • Information retrieval or search software
  • Word processing software