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Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology.
Other names for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary:
Biblical Studies Professor, Chaplain, Christian Ministries Professor, Church History Professor, Church History Teacher, College or University Faculty Member, College Professor, Department Chair, Divinity Professor, Divinity Teacher, Faculty Member, Humanities Professor, Instructor, Jewish Thought Professor, Metaphysics Teacher, Old Testament Professor, Pastoral Ministries Professor, Philosopher, Philosophy and Religion Instructor, Philosophy Instructor, Philosophy Professor, Practical Ministries Professor, Professor, Religion and Philosophy Department Chair, Religion Department Chair, Religion Professor, Religious Educator, Religious Studies Professor, Systematic Theology Professor, Theology Professor, Theology Teacher,
What do Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary do?
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Participate in campus and community events.
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
Act as advisers to student organizations.
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
Provide professional consulting services to government and/or industry.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate and/or graduate students on topics such as ethics, logic, and contemporary religious thought.
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students.
Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks.
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, and on career issues.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge, and publish findings in professional journals, books, and/or electronic media.
Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.
