About This Career Path
Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Behavioral Science and Human Services
Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations.
Behavioral Science and Human Services Area of Interest
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Average
$89,030
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$48,110
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$78,910
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$127,760
ANNUAL
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
200
Projected job openings through 2030
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
01
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as classical political thought, international relations, and democracy and citizenship.
02
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
03
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
04
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
05
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
06
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
07
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
08
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
09
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
10
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
History and Archeology
KNOWLEDGE
Sociology and Anthropology
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Learning
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Instructing
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Expression
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
Behavioral Science and Human Services
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