Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

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

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as race and ethnic relations, measurement and data collection, and workplace social relations.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

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.

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

Supervise students' laboratory and field work.

Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.

Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Participate in campus and community events.

Act as advisers to student organizations.

Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.

Mentor new faculty.