About This Career Path
Teach courses in economics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Business & Computer Information Systems
Teach courses in economics.
Business & Computer Information Systems Field of Interest
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
Average
$109,700
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$48,280
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$98,830
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$199,170
ANNUAL
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
170
Projected job openings through 2030
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
Supporting Programs
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
01
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as econometrics, price theory, and macroeconomics.
02
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
03
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
04
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
05
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
06
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
07
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
08
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
09
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
10
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Economics and Accounting
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Instructing
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Writing
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
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