[Core] [92% incumbents] Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as abnormal psychology, cognitive processes, and work motivation.
  DWAs: Teach social science courses at the college level.

[Core] [92% incumbents] Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  DWAs: Guide class discussions.

[Core] [92% incumbents] Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
  DWAs: Evaluate student work.

[Core] [92% 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.

[Core] [92% 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] [92% incumbents] Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  DWAs: Develop instructional materials.

[Core] [92% incumbents] Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  DWAs: Supervise student research or internship work.

[Core] [92% incumbents] Recruit and hire new faculty.
  DWAs: Hire personnel. | Recruit personnel.

[Core] [92% incumbents] Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  DWAs: Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs. | Develop instructional objectives.

[Core] [92% incumbents] Develop and use multimedia course materials and other current technology, such as online courses.
  DWAs: Create technology-based learning materials.

[Core] [92% incumbents] Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  DWAs: Advise students on academic or career matters.

[Core] [92% incumbents] Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
  DWAs: Direct department activities.

[Core] [92% incumbents] Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  DWAs: Research topics in area of expertise.

[Core] [92% incumbents] Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
  DWAs: Write grant proposals.

[Core] [92% incumbents] Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  DWAs: Maintain student records.

[Core] [92% 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] [92% incumbents] Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  DWAs: Promote educational institutions or programs. | Perform student enrollment or registration activities.

[Supplemental] [92% incumbents] Supervise students' laboratory work.
  DWAs: Supervise laboratory work.

[Supplemental] [92% incumbents] Supervise the clinical work of practicum students.
  DWAs: Supervise student research or internship work.

[Supplemental] [92% incumbents] Provide clinical services to clients, such as assessing psychological problems and conducting psychotherapy.
  DWAs: Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health. | Treat patients using psychological therapies. | Care for patients with mental illnesses.

[Supplemental] [92% incumbents] Review books and journal articles for potential publication.
  DWAs: Evaluate scholarly materials.

[Supplemental] [92% incumbents] Act as advisers to student organizations.
  DWAs: Advise students on academic or career matters.

[Supplemental] [92% incumbents] Participate in campus and community events.
  DWAs: Plan community programs or activities for the general public.

[Supplemental] [92% incumbents] Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
  DWAs: Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.

[Core] [91% 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] [91% incumbents] Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  DWAs: Advise students on academic or career matters.

[Core] [91% incumbents] Write letters of recommendation for students.
  DWAs: Evaluate student work. | Write reports or evaluations.

[Core] [91% incumbents] Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
  DWAs: Select educational materials or equipment. | Order instructional or library materials or equipment.

[Supplemental] [91% incumbents] Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  DWAs: Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.

[EMERGING:New] Mentor other faculty members.

--- SKILLS ---
  Learning Strategies (imp:4.25 lvl:5.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:5.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Speaking (imp:4.12 lvl:5.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.88) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Writing (imp:4.00 lvl:5.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.62) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Science (imp:3.38 lvl:4.12) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Mathematics (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Psychology (imp:5.00 lvl:6.20) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  English Language (imp:4.81 lvl:5.64) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Education and Training (imp:4.28 lvl:5.89) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:3.90 lvl:5.14) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Mathematics (imp:3.84 lvl:4.96) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:3.82 lvl:4.73) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.38 lvl:3.97) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Communications and Media (imp:3.17 lvl:4.34) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Biology (imp:3.00 lvl:3.27) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Administration and Management (imp:2.98 lvl:3.48) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.86 lvl:3.90) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.85 lvl:4.55) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Administrative (imp:2.84 lvl:4.11) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.72 lvl:3.54) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.56 lvl:2.15) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Law and Government (imp:2.46 lvl:2.76) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  History and Archeology (imp:2.45 lvl:2.99) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.19 lvl:1.92) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Telecommunications (imp:2.15 lvl:1.25) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Chemistry (imp:1.88 lvl:1.59) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.85 lvl:1.31) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.80) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Foreign Language (imp:1.78 lvl:1.48) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.72 lvl:1.79) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Physics (imp:1.70 lvl:1.06) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Geography (imp:1.56 lvl:1.90) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Fine Arts (imp:1.53 lvl:1.34) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Design (imp:1.41) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Mechanical (imp:1.33) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Production and Processing (imp:1.13) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Building and Construction (imp:1.09) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Transportation (imp:1.08) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Food Production (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Expression (imp:4.50 lvl:5.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:5.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:4.12 lvl:5.00) — 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 
  Speech Clarity (imp:4.00 lvl:5.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Near Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Originality (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Memorization (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Selective Attention (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Number Facility (imp:2.38 lvl:2.62) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.12 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
  Visualization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Auditory Attention (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Depth Perception (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  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
  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:4.95 lvl:6.38) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.87 lvl:6.14) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.45 lvl:5.96) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.45 lvl:5.95) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Working with Computers (imp:4.35 lvl:4.00) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.26 lvl:5.55) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:4.26 lvl:5.44) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Getting Information (imp:4.24 lvl:5.47) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.23 lvl:5.58) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:4.13 lvl:5.05) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.13 lvl:5.57) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.05 lvl:4.47) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Processing Information (imp:3.99 lvl:5.47) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.96 lvl:5.72) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.96 lvl:5.15) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.93 lvl:5.44) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.88 lvl:4.89) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.80 lvl:4.25) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.79 lvl:4.57) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.73 lvl:4.75) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.66 lvl:4.92) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.65 lvl:4.88) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.65 lvl:4.85) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.58 lvl:4.34) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.58 lvl:4.57) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.51 lvl:4.33) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.42 lvl:4.42) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.28 lvl:4.00) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.00 lvl:3.28) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.94 lvl:3.33) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.43 lvl:2.69) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.30 lvl:2.45) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.95 lvl:2.32) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:1.91 lvl:1.28) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.76 lvl:1.44) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.59 lvl:1.10) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.58 lvl:1.53) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.37 lvl:0.92) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.22) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.13) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.11) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- 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, 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:3.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Social Orientation (imp:3.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.33) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:2.28) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:2.26) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Empathy (imp:2.23) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.14) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Innovation (imp:2.06) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Cooperation (imp:2.03) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Empathy (imp:2.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Initiative (imp:1.93) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.79) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.78) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.77) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Sincerity (imp:1.72) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.66) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Adaptability (imp:1.65) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Perseverance (imp:1.58) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.51) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.43) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Optimism (imp:1.42) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Humility (imp:0.96) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:0.69) — 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:4.25) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.75 lvl:4.50) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Persuasion (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Programming (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — 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 : 41,530
  annual_median    : $80,340
  annual_pct10     : $49,050
  annual_pct25     : $63,400
  annual_pct75     : $105,920
  annual_pct90     : $153,600
  annual_mean      : $93,860
  hourly_median    : N/A

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : California ($107,340)
  lowest_state     : Arkansas ($60,730)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.767x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (51 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp:   41,500  median: $  80,340

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (1 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp:   41,500  median: $  80,340

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: School of Education (Indiana University Bloomington) (similarity: 0.3953)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School_of_Education_(Indiana_University_Bloomington)
  QID: Q14688475
  Extract: The School of Education is the school of education of Indiana University Bloomington. It offers a B.S. in teacher education, leading to a teaching license, M.S., education specialist (Ed.S.) and doctoral degrees.

  Title: Education in China (similarity: 0.1154)
  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: Nathaniel Branden (similarity: 0.2353)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathaniel_Branden
  QID: Q741456
  Extract: Nathaniel Branden was a Canadian–American psychotherapist and writer known for his work in the psychology of self-esteem. A former associate and romantic partner of Ayn Rand, Branden also played a prominent role in the 1960s in promoting Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Rand and Branden split acrimon

  Title: Positive interdependence (similarity: 0.2414)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Positive_interdependence
  QID: Q7233273
  Extract: Positive interdependence is an element of cooperative and collaborative learning where members of a group who share common goals perceive that working together is individually and collectively beneficial, and success depends on the participation of all the members.

  Title: National University (San Diego, California) (similarity: 0.2857)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_University_(San_Diego%2C_California)
  QID: Q1568237
  Extract: National University is a private university headquartered in San Diego, California, United States. Founded in 1971, National University offers academic degree programs at campuses throughout California and various programs online. Programs at National University are designed for adult learners. On-c

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model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : High confidence supported by comprehensive O*NET data including detailed task descriptions, robust wage data from BLS OEWS May 2025, clear education requirements, and extensive skills/knowledge profiles. The occupation is well-defined within the postsecondary education sector.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T17:04:14.750813+00:00
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tokens_output        : 4,414
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wikipedia_used       : False
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wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match was found. The best semantic match was School of Education at Indiana University Bloomington with only 0.395 similarity, indicating limited direct Wikipedia coverage of this specific occupation.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary are academic professionals who teach undergraduate and graduate courses in various psychology disciplines including clinical, developmental, and abnormal psychology at colleges and universities. They combine teaching responsibilities with research activities, curriculum development, and student mentorship, requiring extensive preparation with doctoral-level education. These educators play a critical role in training the next generation of psychologists, researchers, and mental health professionals.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A psychology professor begins their day preparing and delivering lectures on topics such as cognitive processes, abnormal psychology, or developmental theories to undergraduate and graduate students. They facilitate classroom discussions, encouraging critical thinking about psychological concepts and research findings. Between classes, they evaluate student work including laboratory assignments, research papers, and examinations, providing detailed feedback to support learning. The afternoon might involve supervising graduate student research projects or internships, mentoring students through thesis development and career planning. They dedicate significant time to staying current with psychological research by reading academic literature, attending professional conferences, and collaborating with colleagues on research projects.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess exceptional intellectual curiosity and a genuine passion for psychological science, as evidenced by the high importance of intellectual curiosity (6.0) in the work styles profile. They demonstrate strong social intelligence and perceptiveness, essential for understanding student needs and facilitating meaningful classroom discussions. Successful psychology professors exhibit high dependability (8.0 importance) and integrity (7.0 importance), crucial for maintaining academic standards and ethical research practices. They thrive on complex problem-solving and possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling them to translate complex psychological theories into accessible concepts for students at various academic levels.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into this profession requires extensive educational preparation, with 54.6% holding doctoral degrees and 30.7% completing post-doctoral training according to the education distribution data. Aspiring psychology professors typically complete a bachelor's degree in psychology or related field, followed by graduate studies culminating in a Ph.D. in psychology with specialization in areas such as clinical, developmental, or experimental psychology. Many candidates gain teaching experience as graduate teaching assistants and complete internships or clinical training depending on their specialization. Post-doctoral research experience is increasingly common and often necessary for competitive academic positions.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Psychology professors typically advance through academic ranks from assistant professor to associate professor and eventually full professor, with tenure decisions usually made within 6-7 years. Career advancement depends on excellence in teaching, research productivity including publications and grant funding, and service to the academic community. Some professors may transition into administrative roles such as department chairs, deans, or research directors. Others may pursue specialized paths including directing clinical training programs, leading research centers, or consulting with healthcare organizations and government agencies.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 41,530 psychology teachers with a median annual salary of $80,340 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, with wages ranging from $49,050 to $153,600 reflecting variations in institution type and geographic location. Geographic wage disparities are notable, with California offering the highest wages at $107,340 compared to Arkansas at $60,730, representing a 1.77x ratio. The educational services sector dominates employment with 41,500 positions, reflecting the concentration in colleges and universities. Demand is influenced by enrollment trends in psychology programs, the growing emphasis on mental health awareness, and the expanding application of psychological principles in various fields including business, healthcare, and technology.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Psychology teaching roles have low automation risk due to the fundamentally human nature of education and mentorship activities. The core work activities of training and teaching others (5.0 importance, 6.4 level) and establishing interpersonal relationships (4.5 importance, 6.0 level) require human empathy, social intelligence, and complex communication that cannot be replicated by current technology. While technology tools like online learning platforms and statistical software enhance teaching effectiveness, the interpretive and relational aspects of psychology education remain distinctly human domains.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [riasec_cluster] Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1067.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share Social (S) dominant RIASEC profiles and identical educational requirements teaching social science disciplines.
    data: RIASEC S:7.00 dominance
    data: Job Zone 5 extensive preparation
    data: Related occupation primary-short designation
  [knowledge_overlap] Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1113.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Significant overlap in Sociology and Anthropology knowledge (3.9 importance) and Therapy and Counseling knowledge (3.8 importance) domains.
    data: Therapy and Counseling knowledge 3.8 importance
    data: Related occupation primary-short designation
  [task_similarity] Education Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1081.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared core teaching activities including curriculum development, student evaluation, and educational program assessment.
    data: Training and Teaching Others 5.0 importance
    data: Education and Training knowledge 4.3 importance
  [career_pathway] Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (25-9044.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Teaching assistants often represent the entry-level pathway for psychology professors during graduate education.
    data: Related occupation primary-short designation
    data: Graduate teaching experience requirement
  [skill_overlap] Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1071.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require similar instructional skills and knowledge of therapy/counseling applicable to health education contexts.
    data: Therapy and Counseling knowledge 3.8 importance
    data: Related occupation primary-long designation
  [knowledge_overlap] Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1061.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared Sociology and Anthropology knowledge base (3.9 importance) essential for understanding human behavior and culture.
    data: Sociology and Anthropology knowledge 3.9 importance
    data: Related occupation primary-short designation

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['psychology professor', 'psychology instructor', 'psychology teacher', 'clinical psychology professor', 'developmental psychology', 'abnormal psychology', 'psychology faculty', 'psychology lecturer']
  exclude_keywords : ['clinical psychologist', 'school psychologist', 'research psychologist', 'counseling psychologist', 'industrial psychologist']
  title_patterns   : ['Psychology Teacher', 'Psychology Professor', 'Psychology Instructor', 'Psychology Faculty', 'Adjunct Psychology']
  common_variations: ['psychology prof', 'psych professor', 'psych instructor', 'psychology educator', 'clinical psychology teacher', 'developmental psychology professor', 'abnormal psychology instructor', 'psychology academic']

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source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

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others                     41  0.01420  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:93%  inference:5%  onet_tasks:2%
equipment                  25  0.00866  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  dwas:8%
materials                  22  0.00762  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:45%  dwas:32%  onet_tasks:23%
research                   20  0.00693  inference            inference:55%  onet_tasks:20%  dwas:20%
psychology                 18  0.00624  inference            inference:83%  onet_tasks:6%  onet_dimensions:6%
principles                 17  0.00589  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:94%  inference:6%
activities                 16  0.00554  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  dwas:19%  inference:19%
teaching                   15  0.00520  inference            inference:47%  onet_dimensions:33%  onet_tasks:13%
student                    14  0.00485  dwas                 dwas:50%  inference:29%  onet_tasks:21%
academic                   14  0.00485  inference            inference:50%  onet_tasks:21%  dwas:21%
students                   13  0.00450  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:54%  dwas:23%  inference:23%
programs                   13  0.00450  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:31%  wikipedia:31%  dwas:23%
includes                   12  0.00416  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
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objects                    12  0.00416  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
ideas                      11  0.00381  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problems                   10  0.00346  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  onet_tasks:10%
learning                   10  0.00346  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  wikipedia:30%  inference:20%
needs                      10  0.00346  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  dwas:10%  inference:10%
human                      10  0.00346  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:30%
techniques                 10  0.00346  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00346  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
technology                  9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  inference:33%  onet_tasks:11%
services                    9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  onet_tasks:22%  inference:11%
psychological               9  0.00312  inference            inference:56%  onet_tasks:11%  onet_dimensions:11%
events                      9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
resources                   9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
quickly                     9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
procedures                  8  0.00277  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     8  0.00277  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00277  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00277  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  8  0.00277  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
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actions                     8  0.00277  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
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