Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Also called Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, or Professor
What Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary do
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.
Who tends to enjoy it
Helping
People who like teaching, caring for, and working closely with people.
Curious
People who like figuring things out, research, science, and solving problems.
Organizing
People who like keeping things accurate, orderly, and running on schedule.
What you'd actually do
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Supervise laboratory sessions.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
A typical day involves
Skills that matter most
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Instructing
- Active Listening
- Writing
- Critical Thinking
What you'll need to know
- Education and Training
- English Language
- Biology
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Psychology
Where to study for this
College programs that commonly lead to this career, and how many US colleges offer each.
- Medical / Clinical Assistant 1,165 colleges
- Emergency Medical Technology / Technician (EMT Paramedic) 737 colleges
- Public Health 530 colleges
- Dental Assisting / Assistant 594 colleges
- Physical Therapy / Therapist 293 colleges
- Physician Assistant 289 colleges
- Pharmacy 147 colleges
- Radiologic Technology / Science - Radiographer 546 colleges
Related careers
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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach vocational courses intended to provide occupational training below the baccalaureate level in subjects such as construction, mechanics/repair, manufacturing, transportation, or cosmetology, primarily to students who have graduated from or left high school. Teaching takes place in public or private schools whose primary business is academic or vocational education.
Medium preparation
Management
Medical and Health Services Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
Considerable preparation
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