About This Career Path
Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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Behavioral Science and Human Services Field of Study
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Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
Average
$77,770
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$38,640
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$63,860
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$127,760
ANNUAL
Projected Jobs
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
790
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
Supporting Programs
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
Top Expected Tasks
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
01
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as abnormal psychology, cognitive processes, and work motivation.
02
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
03
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
04
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
05
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
06
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
07
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
08
Recruit and hire new faculty.
09
Supervise students' laboratory work.
10
Supervise the clinical work of practicum students.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Sociology and Anthropology
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
SKILL
Learning Strategies
SKILL
Instructing
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
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