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Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

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.

Median salary

$84,290

Typical range

$51k – $165k

Job outlook

+2% (about average)

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Education

Typical entry: Master's degree

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Typical progression

  1. Junior Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

    Entry / Junior

    $51,130

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

    Established

    $84,290

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

    Senior

    $124,470

Key skills

A typical day

  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as race and ethnic relations, gender studies, and cross-cultural perspectives.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

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