Occupation information for History Teachers, Postsecondary District Of Columbia

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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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• Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as ancient history, postwar civilizations, and the history of third-world countries.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
• Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
• Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
• Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.

Tools:

• Electronic charts or maps or atlases
• Microphones
• Multimedia projectors
• Portable data input terminals
• Televisions

Technology:

• Calendar and scheduling software
• Computer based training software
• Electronic mail software
• Information retrieval or search software
• Word processing software

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