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Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Career Profile | Industry Snapshot | Education Requirement | Winning Abilities & Skills
Interest & Knowledge |

Typical Tasks | Tools & Technologies Utilized | Work Environment, Styles & Values

Career Typical Tasks

Daily Tasks

Act as advisers to student organizations.

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

Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

Collaborate with members of the business community to improve programs, to develop new programs, and to provide student access to learning opportunities such as internships.

Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

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

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

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

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

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

Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students.

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

Participate in campus and community events.

Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.

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

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate and/or graduate students on topics such as financial accounting, principles of marketing, and operations management.

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

Provide professional consulting services to government and/or industry.

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.

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

Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Daily Work Activities

Use oral or written communication techniques.

Use teaching techniques.

Collect academic research data.

Convert information into instructional program.

Design classroom presentations.

Develop instructional materials.

Evaluate student performance.

Direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies.

Organize educational material or ideas.

Use public speaking techniques.

Teach college level courses.

Use marketing techniques.

Write research or project grant proposals.

Write scholarly or technical research papers.

Conduct financial investigations.

Maintain educational records, reports, or files.

Prepare educational reports.

Use computers to enter, access or retrieve educational data.

Make education presentations.

Use library or online Internet research techniques.

Use total quality management practices.

Use accounting terminology.

Present information on human resource management issues.

Conduct research on work-related topics.

Advise students.

Encourage group participation.

Compile bibliographies of specialized materials.

Record student progress.

Develop course or training objectives.

Advise governmental or industrial personnel.

Other Work Activities

Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Coaching and Developing Others	Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization	Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Interacting With Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others	Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Schools Offering Degrees for

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Jones International University	Online
Virginia College	Online
Capella University	Online
Grand Canyon University	Online
Kaplan University	Online
Harding University	Online
University of Cincinnati	Online
Carlos Albizu University	Campus	San Juan, PR 00902
University of Phoenix	Campus	Guaynabo, PR 00968
Argosy University	Campus	Arlington, VA 22209
University of Phoenix	Campus	Richmond, VA 23230
Salem International University	Campus	Salem, WV 26426
Argosy University	Campus	Atlanta, GA 30328
University of Phoenix	Campus	Orange Park, FL 32073
University of Phoenix	Campus	Daytona Beach, FL 32117
University of Phoenix	Campus	Jacksonville, FL 32216
University of Phoenix	Campus	Maitland, FL 32751
University of Phoenix	Campus	Orlando, FL 32819
University of Phoenix	Campus	Orlando, FL 32826
University of Phoenix	Campus	Miramar, FL 33027
Carlos Albizu University	Campus	Miami, FL 33172
University of Phoenix	Campus	Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
University of Phoenix	Campus	Plantation, FL 33324
University of Phoenix	Campus	Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Argosy University	Campus	Tampa, FL 33614
University of Phoenix	Campus	Temple Terrace, FL 33637
University of Phoenix	Campus	Clearwater, FL 33762
Argosy University	Campus	Sarasota, FL 34235
University of Phoenix	Campus	Franklin, TN 37064
University of Phoenix	Campus	Nashville, TN 37214
University of Phoenix	Campus	Cordova, TN 38018
University of Phoenix	Campus	Clinton Township, MI 48038
University of Phoenix	Campus	Southfield, MI 48076
University of Phoenix	Campus	Warren, MI 48093
University of Phoenix	Campus	Troy, MI 48098
University of Phoenix	Campus	Ann Arbor, MI 48108
University of Phoenix	Campus	Livonia, MI 48152
University of Phoenix	Campus	Flint, MI 48507
University of Phoenix	Campus	West Lansing, MI 48823
University of Phoenix	Campus	Portage, MI 49024
University of Phoenix	Campus	Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Argosy University	Campus	Eagan, MN 55121
Crown College	Campus	Saint Bonifacius, MN 55375
Argosy University	Campus	Schaumburg, IL 60173
Keller Graduate School of Management	Campus	Tinley Park, IL 60477
Benedictine University	Campus	Lisle, IL 60532
Marygrove College	Campus	Chicago, IL 60602
Keller Graduate School of Management	Campus	Chicago, IL 60631
Argosy University	Campus	Chicago, IL 60654
Friends University	Campus	Wichita, KS 67213
University of Phoenix	Campus	Metairie, LA 70001
University of Phoenix	Campus	Lafayette, LA 70508
University of Phoenix	Campus	Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Argosy University	Campus	Dallas, TX 75231
University of Phoenix	Campus	Dallas, TX 75251
University of Phoenix	Campus	Aurora, CO 80014
University of Phoenix	Campus	Westminster, CO 80031
University of Phoenix	Campus	Lone Tree, CO 80124
Argosy University	Campus	Denver, CO 80203
University of Phoenix	Campus	Northglenn, CO 80260
University of Phoenix	Campus	Fort Collins, CO 80526
University of Phoenix	Campus	Colorado Springs, CO 80919
University of Phoenix	Campus	Cheyenne, WY 82009
University of Phoenix	Campus	Meridian, ID 83642
University of Phoenix	Campus	Salt Lake City, UT 84123
University of Phoenix	Campus	Ogden, UT 84401
University of Phoenix	Campus	Provo, UT 84601
University of Phoenix	Campus	Phoenix, AZ 85027
University of Phoenix	Campus	Phoenix, AZ 85037
University of Phoenix	Campus	Phoenix, AZ 85040
Argosy University	Campus	Phoenix, AZ 85086
University of Phoenix	Campus	Mesa, AZ 85204
University of Phoenix	Campus	Chandler, AZ 85224
University of Phoenix	Campus	Scottsdale, AZ 85260
University of Phoenix	Campus	Tempe, AZ 85283
University of Phoenix	Campus	Yuma, AZ 85365
University of Phoenix	Campus	Yuma, AZ 85369
University of Phoenix	Campus	Ft. Huachuca, AZ 85613
University of Phoenix	Campus	Nogales, AZ 85621
University of Phoenix	Campus	Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
University of Phoenix	Campus	Tucson, AZ 85704
University of Phoenix	Campus	Tucson, AZ 85712
University of Phoenix	Campus	Albuquerque, NM 87109
University of Phoenix	Campus	Albuquerque, NM 87116
University of Phoenix	Campus	Santa Fe, NM 87501
University of Phoenix	Campus	Santa Teresa, NM 88008
University of Phoenix	Campus	Holloman AFB, NM 88330
University of Phoenix	Campus	Henderson, NV 89015
University of Phoenix	Campus	Las Vegas, NV 89120
University of Phoenix	Campus	Las Vegas, NV 89131
University of Phoenix	Campus	Las Vegas, NV 89147
University of Phoenix	Campus	Nellis AFB, NV 89191
University of Phoenix	Campus	Reno, NV 89511
University of Phoenix	Campus	Culver City, CA 90230
University of Phoenix	Campus	Gardena, CA 90248
Argosy University	Campus	Santa Monica, CA 90405
University of Phoenix	Campus	La Mirada, CA 90638
University of Phoenix	Campus	Pasadena, CA 91101
University of Phoenix	Campus	Woodland Hills, CA 91367
University of Phoenix	Campus	Ontario, CA 91761
University of Phoenix	Campus	Diamond Bar, CA 91765
University of Phoenix	Campus	Chula Vista, CA 91910