Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

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

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

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as linear algebra, differential equations, and discrete mathematics.

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

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

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

Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

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

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

Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

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

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

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

Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.

Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.

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

Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

Act as advisers to student organizations.

Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Participate in campus and community events.

Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.

Develop department and course schedules.

Conduct faculty performance evaluations.