Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, data structures, and software design.

Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

Compile, administer, and grade examinations or assign this work to others.

Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

Supervise students' laboratory work.

Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.

Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.

Maintain computer equipment used in instruction.

Direct research of other teachers or of graduate students working for advanced academic degrees.

Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.

Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.

Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.

Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Act as advisers to student organizations.

Participate in campus and community events.

Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.

Develop and maintain website for on-line courses.