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Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Median salary

$78,050

Typical range

$48k – $135k

Job outlook

+1% (about average)

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Typical entry: Master's degree

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Typical progression

  1. Junior Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

    Entry / Junior

    $47,550

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

    Established

    $78,050

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

    Senior

    $106,480

Key skills

A typical day

  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students and the community on topics such as ethics, logic, and contemporary religious thought.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

Fields of study

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