Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

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

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students and the community on topics such as ethics, logic, and contemporary religious thought.

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

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.

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

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

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

Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

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

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

Write articles and books.

Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.

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

Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.

Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

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

Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

Participate in campus and community events.

Act as advisers to student organizations.

Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.