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Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in anthropology or archeology.
Other names for Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary:
African Studies Professor, American Indian Studies Professor, Anthropology Department Chair, Anthropology Professor, Archaeologist, Archaeology Professor, College or University Faculty Member, College Professor, Cultural Anthropology Professor, Instructor, Latin American Studies Professor, Lecturer, Near Eastern Archaeology Lecturer, Paleology Teacher, Professor,
What do Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary do?
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Supervise students' laboratory or field work.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, career issues, and laboratory and field research.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students.
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.
Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge, and publish findings in professional journals, books, and/or electronic media.
Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate and/or graduate students on topics such as research methods, urban anthropology, and language and culture.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Participate in campus and community events.
Provide professional consulting services to government and/or industry.
Act as advisers to student organizations.
