Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

What the work involves

• Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as race and ethnic relations, measurement and data collection, and workplace social relations.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• 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.

What to study

The fields of study the Department of Education links to this occupation, most widely taught first.

• SociologySee 995 colleges that teach it
• Sociology and AnthropologySee 60 colleges that teach it
• Social Sciences, GeneralSee 348 colleges that teach it
• DemographySee 3 colleges that teach it

Who it suits

O*NET scores every occupation on six interest dimensions. This one leans hardest on these three.

• Helping and teaching

• Analytical and curious

• Creative and expressive

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