Occupation information for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Virginia

description

Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Currently Employed: 510

Projected Annual Job Openings: 60

Typical Hourly Wage: Not Available

Typical Annual Salary: $63,490 - $110,490

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typical training

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, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as quantum mechanics, particle physics, and optics.
  • Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  • Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  • Supervise students' laboratory work.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Lasers
  • Microphones
  • Parabolic mirrors
  • Portable data input terminals
  • Televisions

Technology:
  • Analytical or scientific software
  • Computer aided design CAD software
  • Computer based training software
  • Development environment software
  • Word processing software