Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Core Tasks

1. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as classical political thought, international relations, and democracy and citizenship.
2. Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
3. Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
4. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
5. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
6. Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
7. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
8. Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
9. Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
10. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
11. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
12. Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
13. Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
14. Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
15. Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
16. Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
17. Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
18. Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
19. Act as advisers to student organizations.

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