[Core] [126% incumbents] Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  DWAs: Guide class discussions.

[Core] [126% incumbents] Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  DWAs: Evaluate student work.

[Core] [126% incumbents] Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  DWAs: Develop instructional materials.

[Core] [126% incumbents] Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  DWAs: Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. | Prepare tests. | Evaluate student work.

[Core] [126% incumbents] Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  DWAs: Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs. | Develop instructional objectives.

[Core] [126% incumbents] Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  DWAs: Research topics in area of expertise. | Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.

[Core] [126% incumbents] Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  DWAs: Research topics in area of expertise.

[Core] [126% incumbents] Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
  DWAs: Direct department activities.

[Core] [126% incumbents] Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  DWAs: Serve on institutional or departmental committees.

[Core] [126% incumbents] Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  DWAs: Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.

[Core] [126% incumbents] Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
  DWAs: Write grant proposals.

[Core] [126% incumbents] Participate in campus and community events, such as giving public lectures about research.
  DWAs: Plan community programs or activities for the general public.

[Core] [126% incumbents] Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  DWAs: Promote educational institutions or programs. | Perform student enrollment or registration activities.

[Core] [126% incumbents] Act as advisers to student organizations.
  DWAs: Advise students on academic or career matters.

[Core] [125% incumbents] Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as race and ethnic relations, gender studies, and cross-cultural perspectives.
  DWAs: Teach humanities courses at the college level.

[Core] [125% incumbents] Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  DWAs: Advise students on academic or career matters.

[Core] [125% incumbents] Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  DWAs: Maintain student records.

[Core] [125% incumbents] Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, and on career issues.
  DWAs: Advise students on academic or career matters.

[Core] [125% incumbents] Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
  DWAs: Select educational materials or equipment. | Order instructional or library materials or equipment.

[Core] [125% incumbents] Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  DWAs: Supervise student research or internship work.

[Core] [125% incumbents] Incorporate experiential or site visit components into courses.
  DWAs: Plan experiential learning activities.

[Supplemental] [125% incumbents] Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
  DWAs: Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.

[Core] [124% incumbents] Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  DWAs: Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization. | Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.25 lvl:4.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Speaking (imp:4.12 lvl:4.75) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Writing (imp:4.00 lvl:4.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Science (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Education and Training (imp:4.63 lvl:6.00) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  English Language (imp:4.58 lvl:5.98) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:3.73 lvl:5.07) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  History and Archeology (imp:3.58 lvl:4.60) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Foreign Language (imp:3.55 lvl:4.44) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Communications and Media (imp:3.42 lvl:4.49) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.26 lvl:3.79) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:3.06 lvl:4.70) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Administrative (imp:3.01 lvl:3.49) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Psychology (imp:2.89 lvl:3.58) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Geography (imp:2.81 lvl:4.15) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.70 lvl:3.35) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Administration and Management (imp:2.68 lvl:2.84) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Law and Government (imp:2.65 lvl:3.00) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Fine Arts (imp:2.42 lvl:2.36) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.36 lvl:2.70) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.19 lvl:2.40) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Mathematics (imp:2.04 lvl:2.11) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Public Safety and Security (imp:1.97 lvl:1.88) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Telecommunications (imp:1.95 lvl:1.39) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Transportation (imp:1.75 lvl:1.68) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.74 lvl:1.51) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.58 lvl:1.31) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Design (imp:1.45 lvl:1.04) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Production and Processing (imp:1.35 lvl:0.50) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Biology (imp:1.34 lvl:0.67) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.30 lvl:0.63) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.17 lvl:0.29) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Mechanical (imp:1.11) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Chemistry (imp:1.09) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Food Production (imp:1.06) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Physics (imp:1.04) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Building and Construction (imp:1.01) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Expression (imp:4.12 lvl:5.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:4.12 lvl:4.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Speech Clarity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.62) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Near Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Information Ordering (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Memorization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Far Vision (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:2.25) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Visualization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Depth Perception (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.59 lvl:5.75) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Getting Information (imp:4.54 lvl:4.71) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.46 lvl:5.08) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Thinking Creatively (imp:4.42 lvl:5.26) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.33 lvl:5.43) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.27 lvl:5.43) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:4.24 lvl:4.32) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.10 lvl:4.30) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.09 lvl:4.01) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:4.08 lvl:4.73) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.07 lvl:5.45) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Working with Computers (imp:4.04 lvl:2.81) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.99 lvl:4.91) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.84 lvl:4.37) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.84 lvl:4.33) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.82 lvl:4.43) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.62 lvl:3.90) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.42 lvl:4.03) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.41 lvl:3.56) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Processing Information (imp:3.39 lvl:3.59) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.15 lvl:2.79) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.12 lvl:3.10) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.12 lvl:3.20) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.02 lvl:3.76) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.01 lvl:3.11) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.97 lvl:3.04) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:2.94 lvl:2.83) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.90 lvl:2.68) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.66 lvl:1.96) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.62 lvl:2.45) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.59 lvl:2.59) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.54 lvl:2.73) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.22 lvl:1.80) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:1.91 lvl:0.84) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.52 lvl:0.78) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.45) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.35 lvl:0.81) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.35 lvl:0.50) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.11) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.09) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.01) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:6.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Cooperation (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:4.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Social Orientation (imp:3.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.72) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Dependability (imp:2.36) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Innovation (imp:2.30) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Social Orientation (imp:2.26) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.11) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Empathy (imp:2.10) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation (imp:2.10) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Integrity (imp:2.06) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Empathy (imp:2.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Initiative (imp:1.89) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.81) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.76) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.72) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.70) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.66) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Sincerity (imp:1.60) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Perseverance (imp:1.58) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.57) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Optimism (imp:1.39) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.32) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Humility (imp:1.06) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Cautiousness (imp:0.90) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Instructing (imp:4.12 lvl:3.88) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.88 lvl:3.62) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Persuasion (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Negotiation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 11,300
  annual_median    : $85,020
  annual_pct10     : $52,070
  annual_pct25     : $65,660
  annual_pct75     : $110,710
  annual_pct90     : $160,420
  annual_mean      : $98,330
  hourly_median    : N/A

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : New Hampshire ($125,450)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($46,660)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.689x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (38 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp:   11,300  median: $  85,020

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (1 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp:   11,300  median: $  85,020

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Education in China (similarity: 0.1579)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_China
  QID: Q757827
  Extract: Education in the People's Republic of China is primarily managed by the state-run public education system, which falls under the Ministry of Education. By law, education in the People's Republic of China is led by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and adheres to its ideology. All citizens must atten

  Title: California Legislative Jewish Caucus (similarity: 0.2340)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Legislative_Jewish_Caucus
  QID: Q135675416
  Extract: The California Legislative Jewish Caucus (CLJC) is a bipartisan, bicameral group of state legislators primarily dedicated to Jewish institutional interests, including pro‑Israel advocacy, promoting Holocaust education and remembrance, countering antisemitism, anti-Zionism and anti-Israel narratives,

  Title: Lithuania (similarity: 0.1493)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithuania
  QID: Q37
  Extract: Lithuania, officially the Republic of Lithuania, is a country in the Baltic region of Europe. It is one of three Baltic states and lies on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea, bordered by Latvia to the north, Belarus to the east and south, Poland to the south, and the Russian semi-exclave of Kalinin

  Title: First-generation college students in the United States (similarity: 0.2679)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First-generation_college_students_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q30589056
  Extract: First-generation college students in the United States are typically defined as college students whose parents did not complete a bachelor’s degree. While this definition seems straightforward, it does not fully capture the lived experiences behind it. For many students, being first-generation is no

  Title: Racial diversity and discrimination in STEM fields (similarity: 0.2963)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racial_diversity_and_discrimination_in_STEM_fields
  QID: Q110895993
  Extract: According to the National Science Foundation (NSF), women and racial minorities are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Scholars, governments, and scientific organizations from around the world have noted a variety of explanations contributing to this lack o

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed work activities, knowledge domains, and clear occupational definition, though Wikipedia context is limited.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T17:00:17.449770+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,526
tokens_output        : 4,610
cost_usd             : $0.050216
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, with best candidate being 'Racial diversity and discrimination in STEM fields' which addresses ethnic and cultural issues in educational contexts but not specifically about area and cultural studies teaching positions.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers at the postsecondary level specialize in educating college and university students about the culture, history, and development of specific geographic regions, ethnic groups, or cultural communities such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. These educators combine teaching responsibilities with research activities, conducting original scholarship in their specialized fields and publishing findings in academic journals and books. They develop and deliver curricula that examine complex social, historical, and cultural phenomena through interdisciplinary lenses, fostering critical thinking about identity, power, and social change.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
These professors spend significant time preparing course materials such as syllabi, assignments, and handouts that explore cultural and ethnic themes, while initiating and facilitating classroom discussions that encourage students to examine diverse perspectives and experiences. They evaluate student work including papers, assignments, and examinations that demonstrate understanding of complex cultural concepts and historical developments. Research activities consume considerable time as they investigate topics in their area of expertise, compile specialized bibliographies, and write articles or books for publication in professional journals. Administrative responsibilities include serving on academic committees, collaborating with colleagues on teaching and research issues, and potentially directing department activities. They organize, plan, and prioritize their work to balance teaching loads, research deadlines, and service obligations while maintaining relationships with students, colleagues, and the broader academic community.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this field demonstrate exceptionally high levels of dependability and integrity, coupled with intense intellectual curiosity that drives their exploration of cultural and social phenomena. They possess strong verbal and written expression abilities, enabling them to communicate complex cultural concepts clearly to diverse student populations and academic audiences. Successful practitioners exhibit cooperative work styles that facilitate collaboration with colleagues across disciplines while maintaining achievement orientation in their research and teaching endeavors. They thrive on creative thinking activities that allow them to develop innovative approaches to understanding cultural dynamics and social change. These educators demonstrate exceptional reading comprehension and critical thinking skills, essential for analyzing diverse cultural texts, historical documents, and contemporary social issues within their specialized fields.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into this field requires extensive preparation, with 60.5% holding doctoral degrees and 31.0% holding master's degrees according to O*NET education distribution data. Prospective educators typically complete graduate programs in their specialized area such as ethnic studies, cultural studies, area studies, or related interdisciplinary fields, often requiring 7-10 years of post-bachelor's education. Many begin their careers as graduate teaching assistants or adjunct faculty while completing doctoral requirements, gaining essential teaching experience and developing research expertise in their chosen cultural or ethnic specialization. Post-doctoral training is pursued by 4.0% of practitioners to further develop research credentials and specialized knowledge.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement typically progresses from assistant professor to associate professor with tenure, and ultimately to full professor status, with opportunities to assume administrative roles such as department chair or program director. Many develop expertise in multiple related areas, expanding from narrow specializations to broader interdisciplinary approaches that may include women's studies, urban affairs, or comparative cultural analysis. Senior faculty often transition into administrative positions such as dean of diversity and inclusion, provost, or president, leveraging their deep understanding of cultural dynamics and social equity issues. Some pursue careers outside academia in cultural institutions, policy organizations, or international development agencies where their specialized knowledge of ethnic and cultural dynamics provides valuable expertise.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 11,300 professionals nationally with a median annual salary of $85,020 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, with earnings ranging from $52,070 at the 10th percentile to $160,420 at the 90th percentile. Geographic wage variation is substantial, with New Hampshire offering the highest median wages at $125,450 compared to Puerto Rico's $46,660, representing a 2.69x ratio reflecting regional cost of living and institutional funding differences. Employment is concentrated entirely within educational services, reflecting the specialized academic nature of these positions and their dependence on higher education institutional support. The field faces ongoing challenges related to academic budget constraints and the contingent nature of many faculty positions, with increasing emphasis on adjunct and non-tenure track appointments affecting job security and career prospects.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This occupation maintains high resistance to automation due to its core work activities of training and teaching others, thinking creatively, and establishing interpersonal relationships, which require nuanced human judgment and cultural sensitivity. The complex nature of facilitating classroom discussions about sensitive cultural topics and providing personalized feedback on student work examining identity and social issues demands human empathy and contextual understanding that current AI systems cannot replicate. While technology tools like Google Docs and Microsoft Office enhance research and communication efficiency, the fundamental work of cultural interpretation, critical analysis of social phenomena, and mentoring students through complex cultural concepts remains inherently human-centered.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [knowledge_overlap] History Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1125.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share high levels of History and Archeology knowledge (3.6 importance, 4.6 level) and similar research-based teaching approaches in humanities fields.
    data: History and Archeology knowledge overlap
    data: Research and publication work activities
    data: Similar RIASEC profiles with high Social orientation
  [knowledge_overlap] Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1061.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Strong overlap in Sociology and Anthropology knowledge (3.7 importance, 5.1 level) and shared focus on cultural analysis and research methodologies.
    data: Sociology and Anthropology knowledge domain
    data: Cultural research focus
    data: Similar Job Zone 5 preparation requirements
  [riasec_cluster] Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1067.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupations share dominant Social RIASEC orientation (6.92) and secondary Investigative traits (5.31), reflecting similar personality profiles for academic research and teaching.
    data: Social RIASEC score 6.92
    data: Investigative secondary score 5.31
    data: Sociology and Anthropology knowledge overlap
  [skill_overlap] English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1123.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared emphasis on Reading Comprehension (4.2 importance, 4.9 level) and Writing skills (4.0 importance, 4.9 level) essential for literary and cultural analysis.
    data: Reading Comprehension skill levels
    data: Writing skill requirements
    data: English Language knowledge domain
  [knowledge_overlap] Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1124.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Foreign Language knowledge (3.5 importance, 4.4 level) creates natural overlap for area studies focusing on non-English speaking regions and cultures.
    data: Foreign Language knowledge requirement
    data: Area studies specialization overlap
    data: Cultural education focus

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['area studies', 'ethnic studies', 'cultural studies', "women's studies", 'african studies', 'asian studies', 'american studies', 'urban affairs']
  exclude_keywords : ['elementary', 'secondary', 'k-12', 'high school', 'tutoring']
  title_patterns   : ['studies professor', 'studies teacher', 'cultural professor', 'ethnic professor', 'area professor']
  common_variations: ['adjunct professor', 'assistant professor', 'associate professor', 'college professor', 'faculty lecturer', 'ethnology professor', 'black studies professor', 'college faculty member']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'cultural', 'materials', 'activities', 'research', 'principles', 'teaching', 'students', 'academic', 'social', 'includes', 'control', 'objects', 'student', 'understanding', 'ideas', 'human', 'techniques']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01379  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     40  0.01313  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:95%  onet_tasks:2%  inference:2%
equipment                  25  0.00821  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  dwas:8%
cultural                   24  0.00788  inference            inference:88%  wikipedia:8%  onet_tasks:4%
materials                  20  0.00657  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:20%
activities                 19  0.00624  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:47%  inference:26%  dwas:21%
research                   17  0.00558  inference            inference:47%  onet_tasks:29%  dwas:18%
principles                 16  0.00525  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
teaching                   15  0.00492  inference            inference:53%  onet_dimensions:33%  onet_tasks:13%
students                   14  0.00460  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:29%  inference:29%  dwas:21%
academic                   14  0.00460  inference            inference:43%  onet_tasks:21%  dwas:21%
social                     14  0.00460  inference            inference:57%  onet_dimensions:36%  wikipedia:7%
includes                   12  0.00394  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    12  0.00394  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00394  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
student                    11  0.00361  dwas                 dwas:45%  onet_tasks:27%  inference:27%
understanding              11  0.00361  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  inference:36%  wikipedia:9%
ideas                      11  0.00361  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
human                      10  0.00328  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:30%
techniques                 10  0.00328  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
resources                  10  0.00328  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  wikipedia:10%
body                       10  0.00328  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                10  0.00328  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
administrative              9  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  inference:33%  onet_tasks:22%
specialized                 9  0.00296  inference            inference:78%  onet_tasks:11%  dwas:11%
events                      9  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
studies                     9  0.00296  inference            inference:89%  onet_tasks:11%
needs                       9  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
problems                    9  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
educational                 9  0.00296  dwas                 dwas:44%  onet_dimensions:22%  inference:22%
developing                  9  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
issues                      8  0.00263  inference            inference:62%  onet_tasks:38%
ethnic                      8  0.00263  inference            inference:88%  onet_tasks:12%
services                    8  0.00263  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%
procedures                  8  0.00263  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
monitoring                  8  0.00263  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00263  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  8  0.00263  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
providing                   8  0.00263  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%