[Core] [106% incumbents] Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  DWAs: Evaluate student work.

[Core] [106% incumbents] Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  DWAs: Guide class discussions.

[Core] [106% 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] [106% incumbents] Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  DWAs: Develop instructional materials.

[Core] [106% 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] [106% 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] [106% incumbents] Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  DWAs: Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs. | Develop instructional objectives.

[Core] [106% incumbents] Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  DWAs: Maintain student records.

[Core] [106% incumbents] Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  DWAs: Advise students on academic or career matters.

[Core] [106% incumbents] Supervise students' laboratory and field work.
  DWAs: Supervise laboratory work. | Supervise student research or internship work.

[Core] [106% incumbents] Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  DWAs: Research topics in area of expertise.

[Core] [106% incumbents] Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  DWAs: Promote educational institutions or programs. | Perform student enrollment or registration activities.

[Core] [105% incumbents] Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as race and ethnic relations, measurement and data collection, and workplace social relations.
  DWAs: Teach social science courses at the college level.

[Core] [105% incumbents] Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  DWAs: Supervise student research or internship work.

[Core] [105% incumbents] Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  DWAs: Advise students on academic or career matters.

[Core] [105% incumbents] Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
  DWAs: Select educational materials or equipment. | Order instructional or library materials or equipment.

[Core] [105% incumbents] Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
  DWAs: Write grant proposals.

[Core] [105% incumbents] Mentor new faculty.
  DWAs: Support the professional development of others. | Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies. | Advise others on career or personal development.

[Supplemental] [105% incumbents] Participate in campus and community events.
  DWAs: Plan community programs or activities for the general public.

[Core] [104% 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] [104% incumbents] Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  DWAs: Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.

[Supplemental] [104% incumbents] Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
  DWAs: Direct department activities.

[Supplemental] [104% incumbents] Act as advisers to student organizations.
  DWAs: Advise students on academic or career matters.

[Supplemental] [102% incumbents] Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
  DWAs: Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.

[EMERGING:New] Give presentations to community groups.

[EMERGING:New] Review manuscripts.

[EMERGING:New] Write letters of recommendation for students.

--- SKILLS ---
  Speaking (imp:4.62 lvl:4.75) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Writing (imp:4.00 lvl:4.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Learning Strategies (imp:4.00 lvl:4.88) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:3.62 lvl:4.38) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Science (imp:2.75 lvl:3.75) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:3.25) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  English Language (imp:4.94 lvl:6.52) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:4.73 lvl:6.36) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Education and Training (imp:4.45 lvl:6.33) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.88 lvl:5.03) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  History and Archeology (imp:3.85 lvl:5.02) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Psychology (imp:3.77 lvl:5.19) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:3.49 lvl:5.57) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Law and Government (imp:3.48 lvl:3.78) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Mathematics (imp:3.45 lvl:4.87) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Communications and Media (imp:3.42 lvl:3.82) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.37 lvl:4.29) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Administrative (imp:3.26 lvl:4.17) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Geography (imp:3.12 lvl:4.40) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.87 lvl:3.03) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Administration and Management (imp:2.66 lvl:2.76) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.64 lvl:3.19) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.22 lvl:1.74) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Telecommunications (imp:2.22 lvl:1.98) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.08 lvl:1.27) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Foreign Language (imp:2.02 lvl:1.99) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.75 lvl:1.49) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Fine Arts (imp:1.73 lvl:1.41) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.67 lvl:1.45) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Transportation (imp:1.54 lvl:1.25) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Production and Processing (imp:1.53 lvl:1.02) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.52) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Biology (imp:1.48 lvl:1.11) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Physics (imp:1.38 lvl:0.73) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Mechanical (imp:1.32 lvl:0.69) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Design (imp:1.20) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Building and Construction (imp:1.17) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Chemistry (imp:1.17) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Food Production (imp:1.10) — 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
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:5.00) — 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.
  Written Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:5.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Speech Clarity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.88) — 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 
  Near Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Information Ordering (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Originality (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Selective Attention (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Far Vision (imp:2.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Memorization (imp:2.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.12 lvl:2.62) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — 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
  Time Sharing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Visualization (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Auditory Attention (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  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
  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
  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
  Depth Perception (imp:1.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  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 ---
  Processing Information (imp:4.78 lvl:6.30) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.66 lvl:6.12) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.59 lvl:5.64) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.49 lvl:5.68) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Thinking Creatively (imp:4.47 lvl:5.84) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Working with Computers (imp:4.47 lvl:4.81) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.43 lvl:5.62) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.40 lvl:5.85) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.26 lvl:5.26) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.23 lvl:5.45) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Getting Information (imp:4.17 lvl:5.76) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.16 lvl:5.92) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.91 lvl:5.04) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.88 lvl:4.40) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.87 lvl:4.55) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.67 lvl:4.46) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.62 lvl:4.51) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.47 lvl:4.58) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.38 lvl:4.19) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.03 lvl:3.35) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.92 lvl:3.30) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.84 lvl:3.26) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.82 lvl:3.76) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.76 lvl:2.96) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.63 lvl:3.19) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.40 lvl:2.63) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.36 lvl:2.40) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.33 lvl:2.76) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.28 lvl:2.43) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.11 lvl:2.01) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.02 lvl:1.98) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.96) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.63 lvl:1.04) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.57 lvl:0.58) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.47 lvl:0.86) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:1.42 lvl:0.62) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.30 lvl:0.70) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.12) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.05) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.01) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.00) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:5.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  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:2.27) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Social Orientation (imp:2.24) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.04) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Integrity (imp:2.03) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Empathy (imp:2.01) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Empathy (imp:2.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation (imp:1.88) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.77) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.76) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Initiative (imp:1.75) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Sincerity (imp:1.66) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.64) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.61) — 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 
  Adaptability (imp:1.51) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.46) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.45) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Optimism (imp:1.39) — 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:0.90) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:0.59) — 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
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  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:4.00 lvl:4.62) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Time Management (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.25 lvl:4.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:3.25) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.88 lvl:3.25) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Persuasion (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Programming (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Technology Design (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  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 : 11,850
  annual_median    : $84,290
  annual_pct10     : $49,930
  annual_pct25     : $64,990
  annual_pct75     : $110,650
  annual_pct90     : $160,140
  annual_mean      : $96,980
  hourly_median    : N/A

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : California ($127,680)
  lowest_state     : Kentucky ($61,260)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.084x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (47 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp:   11,850  median: $  84,290

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (1 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp:   11,850  median: $  84,290

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  Title: Rural sociology (similarity: 0.3750)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rural_sociology
  QID: Q396246
  Extract: Rural sociology is a field of sociology traditionally associated with the study of social structure in rural areas. It is an active academic field in much of the world. It emerged in the United States in the 1910s with close ties to the national Department of Agriculture and land-grant university co

  Title: Matthew Pittinsky (similarity: 0.2800)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Pittinsky
  QID: Q17523927
  Extract: Matthew Pittinsky is an American technology entrepreneur, educator and academic. He is the former CEO of Parchment and a co-founder of Blackboard Inc. Pittinsky is a visiting scholar at Arizona State University.

  Title: Remedial education (similarity: 0.1569)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remedial_education
  QID: Q7311597
  Extract: Remedial education is assigned to assist students in order to achieve expected competencies in core academic skills such as literacy and numeracy.

  Title: Northeastern Illinois University (similarity: 0.2462)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northeastern_Illinois_University
  QID: Q2000943
  Extract: Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) is a public university in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1867 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, it was established as the first teacher training school in Cook County. NEIU is both a Hispanic-serving institution and an Asian American and

  Title: National Longitudinal Study of the High School Class of 1972 (similarity: 0.3011)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Longitudinal_Study_of_the_High_School_Class_of_1972
  QID: Q131620534
  Extract: The National Longitudinal Study of the High School Class of 1972 (NLS-72) was a comprehensive study conducted to track the educational, vocational, and personal development of high school seniors who graduated in 1972.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : High confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities. BLS wage data provides strong market intelligence foundation.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T17:05:11.969576+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,518
tokens_output        : 4,285
cost_usd             : $0.045612
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary. The closest semantic neighbor was Rural sociology, but this represents a specialized subfield rather than the teaching profession itself.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary are academic professionals who teach undergraduate and graduate courses in sociology at colleges and universities. They combine teaching responsibilities with scholarly research, analyzing social patterns, institutions, and human behavior while educating the next generation of sociologists and informed citizens. These educators typically hold doctoral degrees and engage in both classroom instruction and original research publication.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A sociology professor begins by reviewing student papers and assignments, providing detailed feedback on research methods and theoretical applications. They lead classroom discussions on topics like social inequality, race relations, or family structures, facilitating critical analysis of contemporary social issues. Between classes, they conduct original research using statistical software like SPSS or R to analyze demographic data and social trends. They spend time developing new course materials, updating syllabi to reflect current sociological literature, and meeting with students during office hours to provide academic and career guidance. Administrative duties include maintaining student records, grading examinations, and participating in faculty meetings to evaluate curriculum effectiveness.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel as sociology teachers possess exceptional intellectual curiosity and strong analytical thinking abilities, as evidenced by the high importance of processing information and creative thinking in their work activities. They demonstrate outstanding oral and written communication skills, being able to translate complex sociological concepts into accessible knowledge for diverse student populations. These professionals are highly dependable and maintain strong integrity, essential qualities for managing academic responsibilities and conducting ethical research. They thrive on social interaction and possess strong social perceptiveness, allowing them to understand student needs and facilitate meaningful classroom discussions about sensitive social topics.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into this profession requires extensive preparation, with 76.7% of practitioners holding doctoral degrees and 22.8% holding master's degrees according to education distribution data. Aspiring sociology teachers typically complete a bachelor's degree in sociology or related social science, followed by graduate study involving coursework in sociological theory, research methods, and statistics. The doctoral journey includes comprehensive examinations, original dissertation research, and often teaching assistantship experience that provides crucial classroom instruction training.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Sociology teachers typically progress through academic ranks from lecturer or adjunct instructor to assistant professor, then advance to associate professor and full professor based on teaching effectiveness, research productivity, and service contributions. Many develop specializations in areas like race relations, social organization, or marriage and family studies, as reflected in the job title variations. Senior faculty often take on administrative roles such as department chair or program director, while some transition to policy research organizations or consulting roles in government and non-profit sectors.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 11,850 professionals nationwide with a median annual salary of $84,290 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, though compensation varies significantly by region from $61,260 in Kentucky to $127,680 in California. Employment is concentrated almost exclusively in educational services, reflecting the academic nature of the profession. The job market is highly competitive due to the limited number of tenure-track positions relative to PhD graduates, with many practitioners starting in adjunct or lecturer roles. Geographic mobility is often necessary for career advancement, as opportunities depend on institutional openings and research fit.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Sociology teaching faces low automation risk due to the central importance of human interaction in facilitating classroom discussions, providing personalized student mentoring, and conducting qualitative research that requires complex social interpretation. While technology tools like statistical software and learning management systems enhance productivity, the core activities of interpreting social information for others and training students in critical thinking require distinctly human cognitive abilities that current AI cannot replicate.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [riasec_cluster] Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1066.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share identical Social-Investigative RIASEC profiles and similar knowledge requirements in psychology and research methods.
    data: RIASEC S:6.70, I:5.71
    data: Psychology knowledge imp:3.8, lvl:5.2
    data: O*NET Primary-Short relationship
  [knowledge_overlap] Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1061.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Strong overlap in Sociology and Anthropology knowledge domain and shared social science methodology.
    data: Sociology and Anthropology knowledge imp:4.7, lvl:6.4
    data: O*NET Primary-Short relationship
  [skill_overlap] Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1065.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared top skills in critical thinking, writing, and research methods for social science instruction.
    data: Critical Thinking imp:3.8, lvl:4.1
    data: Law and Government knowledge imp:3.5
    data: O*NET Primary-Short relationship
  [task_similarity] Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1113.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Similar teaching and student advising responsibilities with shared social perceptiveness requirements.
    data: Social Perceptiveness imp:3.6, lvl:3.9
    data: Advise students on academic and vocational curricula
    data: O*NET Primary-Short relationship
  [job_zone] History Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1125.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both require Job Zone 5 extensive preparation and share History and Archeology knowledge requirements.
    data: Job Zone 5
    data: History and Archeology knowledge imp:3.9, lvl:5.0
    data: O*NET Primary-Long relationship

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['sociology teacher', 'sociology professor', 'sociology instructor', 'social organization professor', 'race relations professor', 'comparative sociology', 'sociology faculty', 'sociological research']
  exclude_keywords : ['social worker', 'counselor', 'therapist', 'anthropologist', 'psychologist']
  title_patterns   : ['sociology professor', 'assistant professor sociology', 'associate professor sociology', 'sociology instructor', 'adjunct sociology']
  common_variations: ['sociology teacher', 'sociology professor', 'sociology instructor', 'sociology faculty member', 'adjunct sociology professor', 'sociology lecturer', 'comparative sociology professor', 'social organization professor']

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

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
others                     42  0.01495  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:5%  onet_tasks:2%
tendency                   42  0.01495  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  26  0.00925  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  dwas:8%  onet_tasks:4%
materials                  20  0.00712  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:20%
research                   20  0.00712  inference            inference:55%  onet_tasks:20%  dwas:20%
social                     19  0.00676  inference            inference:58%  onet_dimensions:26%  onet_tasks:5%
principles                 16  0.00569  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 15  0.00534  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  dwas:20%  inference:13%
student                    14  0.00498  dwas                 dwas:43%  inference:36%  onet_tasks:21%
academic                   14  0.00498  inference            inference:36%  onet_tasks:21%  dwas:21%
sociology                  13  0.00463  inference            inference:77%  wikipedia:15%  onet_dimensions:8%
includes                   13  0.00463  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
students                   12  0.00427  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  dwas:25%  inference:17%
teaching                   12  0.00427  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:42%  inference:42%  onet_tasks:17%
control                    12  0.00427  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00427  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
ideas                      11  0.00392  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needs                      10  0.00356  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  dwas:10%  inference:10%
human                      10  0.00356  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:30%
techniques                 10  0.00356  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00356  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
events                      9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
problems                    9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
providing                   9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
resources                   9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
advise                      8  0.00285  dwas                 dwas:75%  onet_tasks:25%
career                      8  0.00285  dwas                 dwas:50%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:12%
administrative              8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  onet_tasks:25%  inference:25%
services                    8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%
understand                  8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
procedures                  8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
monitoring                  8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
personal                    8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  dwas:12%  wikipedia:12%
standards                   8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                  8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%