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Also called geopolitics teacher, government teacher, international relations teacher and public administration teacher.
$98,070
Median pay a year
16,970
People do this work
6
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Postsecondary Political Science Teacher
Summary
Political Science teacher preparing and delivering lectures on political science and international relations, while evaluating student work and conducting research in the field
Experience
Postsecondary Political Science Teacher
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate and graduate students on topics such as classical political thought and international relations
Evaluated and graded students' class work, assignments, and papers in a university setting
Initiated, facilitated, and moderated classroom discussions to enhance student engagement
Planned, evaluated, and revised curricula, course content, and methods of instruction for political science courses
Conducted research in political science and published findings in professional journals and electronic media
Maintained student attendance records, grades, and other required records for academic accountability
Advised students on academic and vocational curricula and career issues during regularly scheduled office hours
Skills
Core Skills
Advising students on careers, Evaluating student work, Researching expertise topics, Evaluating educational programs, Administering tests, Preparing tests, Compiling specialized bibliographies, Selecting educational materials, Attending training sessions
Checking & Planning
Developing instructional objectives
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Prepared and delivered lectures on political topicsEvaluated and graded students' assignments and papersFacilitated and moderated classroom discussionsPlanned and revised course content and materialsConducted research and published findings in journalsMaintained student attendance and grade records
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Prepared and delivered lectures on various political topics to undergraduate students, enhancing their understanding of complex issues
Helped with and moderated classroom discussions, encouraging critical thinking and active participation among students
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Prepared and delivered lectures on various political topics, helping students gain deeper insights into political theories
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Students gained deeper insights into political theoriesClass discussions became more informed and engagingStudents showed improved critical thinking skills
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Helped with and moderated classroom discussions, encouraging critical thinking and active participation among students
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Students felt more comfortable sharing their ideasDiscussions led to higher student participation rates
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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
Attending training sessions
Staying informed about developments
Planning community programs
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What a Postsecondary Political Science Teacher does
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Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
What it pays
How much does a Postsecondary Political Science Teacher make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$73,260
Median
$98,070
75th percentile
$129,130
About 16,970 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AL
$62,200
$77,860
$98,900
AR
$56,800
$58,350
$76,460
AZ
$79,090
$99,910
$107,420
CA
$100,380
$124,890
$165,810
CT
$78,730
$100,230
$142,000
DC
$80,290
$102,310
$127,550
FL
$60,790
$77,860
$102,030
GA
$67,860
$79,870
$103,710
IA
$64,100
$80,160
$101,690
IL
$76,770
$100,700
$123,980
IN
$66,510
$83,770
$106,130
KS
$56,480
$78,800
$112,390
KY
$60,220
$78,670
$114,300
LA
$68,810
$88,090
$100,410
MA
$99,500
$128,150
$164,850
MD
$81,170
$105,630
$166,160
ME
$72,510
$96,760
$125,480
MI
$82,580
$107,060
$137,430
MN
$80,560
$97,170
$128,990
MO
$63,790
$94,500
$132,040
MS
$58,690
$59,270
$77,860
MT
$83,240
$109,050
$157,450
NC
$63,140
$78,760
$105,700
NE
$61,500
$86,380
$101,770
NH
$85,060
$124,110
$165,930
NJ
$62,230
$100,260
$119,450
NM
$66,510
$80,640
$106,510
NV
$82,090
$93,300
$104,090
NY
$77,670
$104,050
$139,500
OH
$63,720
$80,090
$104,550
OK
$57,910
$63,400
$89,810
OR
$72,120
$83,580
$114,450
PA
$75,590
$97,230
$121,780
RI
$80,620
$101,320
$130,870
SC
$58,480
$78,650
$101,470
SD
$64,830
$72,580
$84,400
TN
$63,420
$81,330
$119,070
TX
$63,840
$86,950
$120,690
UT
$61,520
$80,610
$122,150
VA
$76,320
$101,430
$135,130
VT
$88,310
$107,490
$130,650
WA
$77,810
$101,140
$107,170
WI
$68,520
$83,190
$124,230
WV
$60,070
$77,420
$97,290
WY
$60,060
$84,750
$84,750
Other names
Other names for this job
geopolitics teacher, government teacher, international relations teacher, public administration teacher, political science teachers postsecondary, adjunct instructor, adjunct political science instructor, adjunct political science professor, adjunct professor, assistant professor, associate professor, college faculty member.
More names for this work
college professor, faculty member, government instructor, government professor, instructor, international relations professor, lecturer, political science adjunct instructor, political science adjunct professor, political science faculty member, political science instructor, political science professor, political theory professor, professor, public administration professor, public policy professor, university faculty member.
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