25-1113.00 - Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

Updated 2016

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25-1113.00 - Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in social work. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Sample of reported job titles: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Bachelor of Social Work Program Coordinator (BSW Program Coordinator), Clinical Professor, Instructor, Lecturer, Professor, Social Work Instructor, Social Work Lecturer, Social Work Professor

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Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance	Category	Task
91	Core	Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
89	Core	Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
88	Core	Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
86	Core	Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as family behavior, child and adolescent mental health, and social intervention evaluation.
85	Core	Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
84	Core	Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
78	Core	Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
77	Core	Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
77	Core	Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
77	Core	Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
77	Core	Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
76	Core	Collaborate with colleagues and community agencies to address teaching and research issues.
74	Core	Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
70	Core	Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
62	Core	Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
61	Core	Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
60	Core	Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
57	Core	Act as advisers to student organizations.
55	Core	Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
52	Core	Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
51	Core	Participate in campus and community events.
70	Supplemental	Supervise students' laboratory and field work.
69	Supplemental	Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.

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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Calendar and scheduling software
Computer based training software — Blackboard Learn; Learning management system LMS; Moodle; Sakai CLE (see all 6 examples)
Data base user interface and query software — Data entry software
Document management software — Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
Electronic mail software — Email software; Microsoft Outlook
Information retrieval or search software — DOC Cop; iParadigms Turnitin
Internet browser software — Web browser software
Office suite software — Microsoft Office
Optical character reader OCR or scanning software — Image scanning software
Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
Word processing software — Collaborative editing software; Google Docs; Microsoft Word

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Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Compact disk players or recorders — Compact disk CD players
Desktop computers
Digital camcorders or video cameras — Digital video cameras
Digital cameras — Compact digital cameras
Digital video disk players or recorders — Digital video disk DVD players
Epidiascopes — Opaque projectors
High capacity removable media drives — Universal serial bus USB flash drives
Inkjet printers — Poster printers
Laser fax machine — Laser facsimile machines
Laser printers — Computer laser printers
Liquid crystal display projector — Liquid crystal display LCD projectors
Microphone stand — Microphone podiums
Microphones — Handheld microphones; Wireless microphones
MP3 players or recorders — MP3 digital voice recorders
Multimedia projectors — Computer projectors; Multimedia projection equipment
Notebook computers — Laptop computers
Overhead projectors — Overhead data projectors
Paper punching or binding machines — Binding machines
Photocopiers — Photocopying equipment
Portable data input terminals — Interactive whiteboard controllers; Student response systems
Projection screens or displays — Projector screens
Scanners — Computer data input scanners
Scientific calculator — Digital calculators
Slide projectors — Carousel slide projectors
Special purpose telephones — Multi-line telephone systems
Tablet computers
Teleconference equipment — Conference telephones
Televisions — Liquid crystal display LCD televisions; Television monitors
Touch screen monitors — Interactive whiteboards
Videoconferencing systems — Videoconferencing equipment
Web cameras — Webcams

Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Knowledge
94		Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
94		Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
89		English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
88		Therapy and Counseling — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
85		Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
67		Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
64		Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
53		Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
51		Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
50		Philosophy and Theology — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
49		Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
45		Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
44		Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
40		Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
38		History and Archeology — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
33		Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
24		Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
24		Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
18		Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
17		Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
16		Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
11		Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
10		Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
9		Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
8		Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
4		Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
4		Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
4		Foreign Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
3		Food Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
1		Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
0		Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
0		Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
0		Physics — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Skill
91		Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
88		Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
81		Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
78		Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
75		Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
75		Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
75		Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
72		Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
72		Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
69		Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
66		Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
66		Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
56		Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
56		Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
53		Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
53		Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
53		Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
50		Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
50		Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
47		Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
44		Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
41		Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
38		Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
25		Management of Material Resources — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
19		Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
16		Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
13		Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
13		Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
13		Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
3		Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
3		Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
0		Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
0		Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
0		Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
0		Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Ability
88		Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
78		Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
75		Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
75		Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
75		Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
75		Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
75		Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
69		Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
63		Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
56		Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
53		Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
53		Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
50		Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
50		Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
47		Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
44		Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
41		Memorization — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
35		Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
35		Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
35		Time Sharing — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
31		Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
28		Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
28		Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
28		Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
28		Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
25		Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
16		Hearing Sensitivity — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
16		Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
13		Depth Perception — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
13		Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
0		Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
0		Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
0		Dynamic Flexibility — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
0		Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
0		Explosive Strength — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
0		Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
0		Glare Sensitivity — The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
0		Gross Body Coordination — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
0		Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
0		Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
0		Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
0		Night Vision — The ability to see under low light conditions.
0		Peripheral Vision — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
0		Rate Control — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
0		Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
0		Response Orientation — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
0		Sound Localization — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
0		Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
0		Speed of Limb Movement — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
0		Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
0		Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
0		Wrist-Finger Speed — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.

Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Activity
95		Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
91		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
86		Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
84		Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
84		Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
84		Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
79		Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
79		Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
78		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
78		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
75		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
75		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
75		Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
71		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
70		Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
69		Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
67		Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
60		Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
58		Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
58		Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
56		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
52		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
51		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
47		Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
47		Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
46		Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
46		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
43		Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
43		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
41		Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
34		Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
26		Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
21		Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
15		Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
11		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
10		Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
7		Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
7		Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
3		Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
1		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
0		Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Guide class discussions.
Develop instructional materials.
Research topics in area of expertise.
Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
Teach social science courses at the college level.
Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization.
Evaluate student work.
Develop instructional objectives.
Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
Advise students on academic or career matters.
Supervise student research or internship work.
Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
Maintain student records.
Prepare tests.
Write grant proposals.
Supervise laboratory work.
Direct department activities.
Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
Select educational materials or equipment.
Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.
Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.
Perform student enrollment or registration activities.
Promote educational institutions or programs.
Plan community programs or activities for the general public.

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Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Work Context

Percentage of Top Responses

Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job?


96	Every day

Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?


83	A lot of freedom
17	Some freedom

Structured versus Unstructured Work — To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?


70	A lot of freedom
30	Some freedom

Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?


50	Every day
50	Once a week or more but not every day

Contact With Others — How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?


45	Constant contact with others
12	Contact with others about half the time

Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?


45	Extremely important
44	Very important

Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?


37	Every day
33	Once a week or more but not every day
29	Once a month or more but not every week

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?


21	Once a week or more but not every day
20	Never

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?


16	Extremely important
76	Very important

Spend Time Sitting — How much does this job require sitting?


19	Continually or almost continually
45	More than half the time
29	About half the time

Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?


18	Every day
57	Once a week or more but not every day
13	Once a month or more but not every week
12	Once a year or more but not every month

Coordinate or Lead Others — How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?


35	Extremely important
18	Very important
34	Important
14	Fairly important

Public Speaking — How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?


11	Every day
70	Once a week or more but not every day
19	Once a year or more but not every month

Level of Competition — To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?


20	Extremely competitive
29	Highly competitive
48	Moderately competitive

Letters and Memos — How often does the job require written letters and memos?


56	Once a week or more but not every day
39	Once a month or more but not every week

Duration of Typical Work Week — Number of hours typically worked in one week.


54	More than 40 hours
20	40 hours
26	Less than 40 hours

Frequency of Decision Making — How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?


13	Every day
29	Once a month or more but not every week

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?


15	Very important results
20	Important results
52	Moderate results
12	No results

Deal With External Customers — How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?


29	Extremely important
26	Important
24	Fairly important
12	Not important at all

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — How much does this job require making repetitive motions?


31	About half the time
18	Less than half the time
13	Never

Frequency of Conflict Situations — How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?


14	Once a week or more but not every day
49	Once a month or more but not every week
29	Once a year or more but not every month

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?


16	Extremely important
15	Very important
15	Important
40	Fairly important
13	Not important at all

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?


50	Once a week or more but not every day
12	Once a month or more but not every week
30	Never

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?


52	Once a month or more but not every week
40	Once a year or more but not every month

Spend Time Standing — How much does this job require standing?

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?


17	Very high responsibility
19	Moderate responsibility
35	Limited responsibility
29	No responsibility

Physical Proximity — To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?


18	Slightly close (e.g., shared office)
74	I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

Consequence of Error — How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?


16	Serious
34	Fairly serious

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?


24	Once a week or more but not every day
16	Once a year or more but not every month
55	Never

Work Schedules — How regular are the work schedules for this job?


24	Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)
64	Regular (established routine, set schedule)

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?


12	Moderate responsibility
63	Limited responsibility
24	No responsibility

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?


13	Once a month or more but not every week
38	Once a year or more but not every month

Spend Time Walking and Running — How much does this job require walking and running?


60	Less than half the time
36	Never

Degree of Automation — How automated is the job?


22	Slightly automated
62	Not at all automated

Deal With Physically Aggressive People — How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?


38	Once a year or more but not every month
56	Never

Exposed to Disease or Infections — How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?


16	Once a month or more but not every week
78	Never

Exposed to Contaminants — How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?


29	Once a year or more but not every month
70	Never

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?


25	Once a year or more but not every month
75	Never

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?


18	Once a year or more but not every month
82	Never

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

Outdoors, Under Cover — How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment — How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)


94	Not important at all

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?


98	Never

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?


100	Never

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?


100	Never

Exposed to High Places — How often does this job require exposure to high places?


100	Never

Exposed to Radiation — How often does this job require exposure to radiation?


100	Never

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration — How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?


100	Never

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?


100	Never

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles — How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?


100	Never

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance — How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?


100	Never

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?


99	Never

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?


100	Never

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection — How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?


100	Never

Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Title	Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Education	Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Related Experience	Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
Job Training	Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
Job Zone Examples	These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include librarians, lawyers, astronomers, biologists, clergy, surgeons, and veterinarians.
SVP Range	(8.0 and above)

Education

Percentage of Respondents	Education Level Required
65	Doctoral degree

Credentials

Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Occupational Interest		Interest
100		Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
78		Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
50		Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
33		Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
33		Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
6		Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Style
95		Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
94		Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
91		Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
91		Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
90		Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
88		Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
86		Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
84		Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
83		Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
82		Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
82		Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
79		Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
79		Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
79		Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
78		Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
76		Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

Work Values Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Extent		Work Value
83		Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
78		Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
72		Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
72		Recognition — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
72		Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
45		Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)

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19-3041.00	Sociologists
21-1012.00	Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors
21-1013.00	Marriage and Family Therapists
21-1014.00	Mental Health Counselors
25-1066.00	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1067.00	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary Bright Outlook
25-1111.00	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1122.00	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
25-9031.00	Instructional Coordinators

Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2016)	$64,030 annual
State wages

Employment (2014)	14,000 employees
Projected growth (2014-2024)	Much faster than average (14% or higher)
Projected job openings (2014-2024)	4,300
State trends

Top industries (2014)	Educational Services (100% employed in this sector) (see all industries)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016 wage data and 2014-2024 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2014-2024). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.

Job Openings on the Web

Sources of Additional Information

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Postsecondary teachers . Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition.

Details Report for: 25-1113.00 - Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary