Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teacher, Postsecondary resume
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Also called area ethnic and cultural studies teachers postsecondary, adjunct professor, african studies professor and american studies professor.
$85,020
Median pay a year
11,300
People do this work
6
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Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teacher, Postsecondary
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Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teacher engaging students in discussions and lectures on race, gender, and cultural perspectives while evaluating coursework and conducting research in the field
Experience
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teacher, Postsecondary
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Initiated, facilitated, and moderated classroom discussions for undergraduate and graduate students
Evaluated and graded students' class work, assignments, and papers in various subjects
Prepared and delivered lectures on race and ethnic relations, gender studies, and cross-cultural perspectives
Prepared course materials, including syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts for courses
Maintained student attendance records, grades, and other required records for academic tracking
Conducted research in a particular field of knowledge and published findings in professional journals
Maintained regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students with academic issues
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Initiated and facilitated classroom discussionsEvaluated and graded students' assignments and papersPrepared and delivered lectures on cultural topicsCompiled and administered examinations for studentsConducted research and published findings in journalsMaintained student attendance and grade records
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Initiated and helped with classroom discussions, encouraging student participation and critical thinking.
Prepared and delivered lectures on various cultural topics, enhancing students' understanding of diverse perspectives.
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Show what improved in student engagement or understanding from discussions.
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Encouraged student participation and critical thinking, leading to increased engagement in class activities
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Students became more engaged in class activitiesDiscussions led to deeper understanding of topicsParticipation rates increased significantly during discussions
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Prepared and delivered lectures on various cultural topics, enhancing students' understanding of diverse perspectives.
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Students showed greater interest in cultural studiesLectures sparked discussions beyond the classroom
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Advising students on careers
Evaluating student work
Researching expertise topics
Evaluating educational programs
Administering tests
Preparing tests
Compiling specialized bibliographies
Selecting educational materials
Developing instructional objectives
Planning experiential learning activities
Attending training sessions
Staying informed about developments
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What an Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teacher, Postsecondary does
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Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
What it pays
How much does an Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teacher, Postsecondary make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$65,660
Median
$85,020
75th percentile
$110,710
About 11,300 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AK
$81,470
$81,700
$103,250
AL
$60,260
$63,090
$72,610
AZ
$71,230
$75,680
$103,690
CA
$88,110
$105,220
$148,610
CO
$60,930
$79,190
$104,490
CT
$79,250
$99,900
$126,160
DC
$82,750
$101,700
$129,000
FL
$62,990
$66,520
$96,120
GA
$60,460
$77,630
$96,150
IL
$62,970
$90,030
$124,100
IN
$64,680
$84,970
$106,840
KS
$61,530
$107,120
$136,480
KY
$48,640
$74,690
$105,360
MA
$81,450
$100,470
$131,680
MD
$68,100
$91,330
$115,530
ME
$65,220
$103,060
$129,880
MI
$66,380
$87,840
$121,470
MN
$63,370
$81,580
$101,800
MT
$63,330
$78,690
$101,730
NC
$48,720
$66,470
$84,710
NH
$95,450
$125,450
$147,220
NJ
$64,270
$97,500
$126,070
NY
$80,060
$101,800
$124,830
OH
$62,950
$80,060
$103,560
OK
$40,870
$76,600
$103,020
OR
$59,690
$80,310
$102,130
PA
$79,770
$96,010
$122,380
PR
$41,480
$46,660
$104,800
RI
$79,800
$104,460
$131,310
SC
$63,570
$64,500
$83,220
TN
$63,600
$75,060
$78,570
TX
$58,170
$72,250
$103,230
UT
$74,220
$82,990
$117,780
VA
$68,000
$85,960
$106,410
WA
$63,810
$81,410
$97,910
WI
$63,690
$78,770
$106,550
WV
$62,750
$71,200
$94,220
WY
$64,520
$76,170
$95,650
Other names
Other names for this job
area ethnic and cultural studies teachers postsecondary, adjunct professor, african studies professor, american studies professor, asian studies professor, assistant professor, associate professor, black studies professor, college faculty member, college professor, ethnic origins teacher, ethnic studies professor.
More names for this work
ethnic studies teacher, ethnology professor, ethnology teacher, faculty lecturer, gender studies lecturer, gender studies professor, hawaiian studies lecturer, humanities professor, latin american studies professor, lecturer, professor, university faculty member, women's studies professor.
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