Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary Go Back to List Teach courses in social work. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Document management software

Tasks
	Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
	Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
	Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as family behavior, child and adolescent mental health, or social intervention evaluation.
	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.
	Supervise students' laboratory and field work.
	Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, or handouts.
	Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
	Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
	Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.

Skills
	Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Knowledge
	Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Therapy and Counseling - Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
	Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
	Philosophy and Theology - Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $88,453.00 N/A  N/A  N/A - N/A  Bridgeport/Stamford $89,885.00 N/A  N/A  N/A - N/A  Hartford $75,875.00 N/A  N/A  N/A - N/A  New Haven $93,223.00 N/A  N/A  N/A - N/A

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   26   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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