[Core] [87% incumbents] Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  DWAs: Guide class discussions.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  DWAs: Develop instructional materials.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  DWAs: Maintain student records.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  DWAs: Evaluate student work.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as anatomy, therapeutic recreation, and conditioning theory.
  DWAs: Teach physical science or mathematics courses at the college level.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  DWAs: Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs. | Develop instructional objectives.

[Core] [87% 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] [87% 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] [87% incumbents] Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  DWAs: Advise students on academic or career matters.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  DWAs: Advise students on academic or career matters.

[Core] [87% 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] [87% 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] [87% incumbents] Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  DWAs: Promote educational institutions or programs. | Perform student enrollment or registration activities.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
  DWAs: Select educational materials or equipment. | Order instructional or library materials or equipment.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
  DWAs: Write grant proposals.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  DWAs: Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.

[Supplemental] [87% incumbents] Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department heads.
  DWAs: Direct department activities.

[Supplemental] [87% incumbents] Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
  DWAs: Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  DWAs: Supervise student research or internship work.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  DWAs: Research topics in area of expertise.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Participate in campus and community events.
  DWAs: Plan community programs or activities for the general public.

[Supplemental] [86% incumbents] Prepare students to act as sports coaches.
  DWAs: Teach physical education.

[Supplemental] [86% incumbents] Act as advisers to student organizations.
  DWAs: Advise students on academic or career matters.

[EMERGING:New] Monitor department budgets.

--- SKILLS ---
  Speaking (imp:4.12 lvl:4.12) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Writing (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Learning Strategies (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:3.38 lvl:4.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Science (imp:2.38 lvl:2.75) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:2.62) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Education and Training (imp:4.74 lvl:6.21) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  English Language (imp:4.10 lvl:5.17) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.60 lvl:4.71) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Psychology (imp:3.57 lvl:4.81) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Biology (imp:3.46 lvl:4.08) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.38 lvl:4.54) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Administration and Management (imp:3.32 lvl:4.06) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Mathematics (imp:3.31 lvl:4.32) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:3.08 lvl:3.76) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Communications and Media (imp:3.01 lvl:3.56) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.98 lvl:4.33) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.90 lvl:2.80) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administrative (imp:2.71 lvl:3.44) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Chemistry (imp:2.63 lvl:2.86) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.54 lvl:3.00) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.46 lvl:2.31) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.42 lvl:3.23) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Physics (imp:2.35 lvl:2.23) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.29 lvl:2.93) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.22 lvl:2.48) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Law and Government (imp:2.19 lvl:2.05) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Transportation (imp:1.98 lvl:1.74) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Telecommunications (imp:1.96 lvl:0.91) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Fine Arts (imp:1.94) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Mechanical (imp:1.89 lvl:1.76) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  History and Archeology (imp:1.84 lvl:1.94) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Design (imp:1.72 lvl:1.28) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Building and Construction (imp:1.58 lvl:0.87) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Geography (imp:1.55 lvl:1.12) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Food Production (imp:1.54 lvl:1.01) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Production and Processing (imp:1.53 lvl:1.05) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Foreign Language (imp:1.34) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Expression (imp:4.12 lvl:5.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.75) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.75) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Speech Clarity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.75) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  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
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Memorization (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:2.38) — 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:2.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Depth Perception (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Stamina (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Control Precision (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Static Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  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.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  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 ---
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.52 lvl:5.54) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.51 lvl:5.34) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Getting Information (imp:4.42 lvl:4.70) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.23 lvl:5.59) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.23 lvl:4.95) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:4.17 lvl:5.47) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.07 lvl:5.14) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.05 lvl:5.13) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.02 lvl:4.84) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.99 lvl:4.99) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Working with Computers (imp:3.96 lvl:3.23) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.89 lvl:4.70) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.79 lvl:4.09) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.77 lvl:4.88) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.76 lvl:3.99) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.72 lvl:4.39) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.72 lvl:4.36) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.67 lvl:4.42) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Processing Information (imp:3.65 lvl:4.67) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.57 lvl:4.59) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.49 lvl:4.05) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.47 lvl:4.34) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.42 lvl:3.83) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.39 lvl:3.57) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.35 lvl:4.04) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.32 lvl:4.12) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.24 lvl:3.91) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.08 lvl:3.92) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.95 lvl:3.49) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:2.83 lvl:3.34) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.73 lvl:3.61) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.69 lvl:3.20) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.57 lvl:2.64) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.55 lvl:2.28) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.47 lvl:3.24) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.38 lvl:2.53) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.74 lvl:1.20) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.64 lvl:1.40) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.43 lvl:1.04) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.39) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.33) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.30) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.24) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Social Orientation (imp:2.24) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.98) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Cooperation (imp:1.92) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Empathy (imp:1.74) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism (imp:1.71) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.67) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.66) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.66) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Integrity (imp:1.66) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Innovation (imp:1.58) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Adaptability (imp:1.51) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.51) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.46) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Sincerity (imp:1.44) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Self-Control (imp:1.40) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.27) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.24) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Humility (imp:0.67) — 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
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  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
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  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.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at 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.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.62 lvl:3.38) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Persuasion (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Negotiation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — 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.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Programming (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  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
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 12,630
  annual_median    : $77,270
  annual_pct10     : $44,900
  annual_pct25     : $59,990
  annual_pct75     : $101,450
  annual_pct90     : $134,890
  annual_mean      : $86,620
  hourly_median    : N/A

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : California ($127,780)
  lowest_state     : Alaska ($58,330)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.191x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (42 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp:   12,630  median: $  77,270

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (1 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp:   12,630  median: $  77,270

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  Title: Georgia Southern University (similarity: 0.2716)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_Southern_University
  QID: Q624959
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model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong data availability with detailed O*NET profiles, specific wage data, and clear educational requirements. Limited only by lack of direct Wikipedia reference for this specialized academic role.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T17:19:52.042327+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,473
tokens_output        : 4,170
cost_usd             : $0.043988
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for this specific academic specialty. The role represents a specialized subset of postsecondary education focused on recreation and fitness studies.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers at the postsecondary level teach courses in exercise physiology, therapeutic recreation, facilities management, and fitness studies to undergraduate and graduate students. They combine classroom instruction with research activities, developing curricula and evaluating student progress in recreation and wellness programs. These educators require extensive preparation including doctoral-level education and must stay current with developments in exercise science and recreational therapy fields.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves preparing and delivering lectures on topics like anatomy, therapeutic recreation, and exercise physiology to undergraduate or graduate students. They initiate and moderate classroom discussions, develop course materials including syllabi and assignments, and evaluate student work through examinations and papers. Office hours are maintained to advise students on academic and career matters, while administrative tasks include maintaining attendance records and grading assignments. Professional development activities such as reading current literature and attending conferences keep them abreast of field developments.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals with strong social orientation who enjoy establishing interpersonal relationships and coaching others excel in this role. The position demands high oral and written communication abilities, with speech clarity being essential for effective classroom instruction. Those with intellectual curiosity and dependability traits perform well, as the role requires continuous learning and reliable student support. Strong deductive and inductive reasoning abilities help in interpreting complex exercise science concepts and developing instructional strategies.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry requires extensive preparation with 74.2% of professionals holding doctoral degrees and 20.8% holding master's degrees according to education distribution data. Candidates typically need advanced study in exercise science, recreation, or related fields, combined with teaching experience. The Job Zone 5 classification indicates extensive preparation is needed, often including research experience and demonstrated expertise in fitness studies or therapeutic recreation.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement follows the traditional academic pathway from assistant professor to associate professor and potentially full professor positions. Opportunities exist to move into administrative roles such as department chair or dean positions within educational institutions. Some professionals transition to research-focused positions or consulting roles in fitness and wellness coordination, leveraging their expertise in exercise physiology and program evaluation.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 12,630 professionals nationally with a median annual salary of $77,270 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. Geographic wage variation is significant, ranging from $58,330 in Alaska to $127,780 in California, representing a 2.19x ratio difference. Employment is concentrated entirely within educational services, indicating stable demand tied to higher education enrollment trends. The specialized nature and doctoral education requirements suggest limited supply of qualified candidates.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This role has low automation risk due to high emphasis on establishing interpersonal relationships, training and teaching others, and coaching activities that require human interaction. The work activities of interpreting information for others and facilitating classroom discussions cannot be easily automated. While technology tools like Microsoft Office and online platforms support instruction, the core teaching and mentoring functions remain fundamentally human-centered.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1071.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share identical top skills in Speaking, Reading Comprehension, and Active Listening with similar importance and level ratings.
    data: Speaking (imp:4.1, lvl:4.1)
    data: Education and Training knowledge
    data: Training and Teaching Others activity
  [knowledge_overlap] Fitness and Wellness Coordinators (11-9179.01) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared knowledge domains in Biology, Customer and Personal Service, and Administration and Management indicate transferable expertise.
    data: Biology (imp:3.5, lvl:4.1)
    data: Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.4, lvl:4.5)
    data: Administration and Management knowledge
  [riasec_cluster] Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1042.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles show strong Social orientation (S:7.00) and Investigative tendencies, reflecting similar personality profiles for academic instruction.
    data: RIASEC: S:7.00, I:4.69
    data: Education and Training knowledge (imp:4.7)
  [career_pathway] Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1194.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Similar Job Zone 5 classification and educational requirements create natural career transition opportunities between specialized teaching areas.
    data: Job Zone 5
    data: Doctoral Degree: 74.2%
    data: Educational Services employment
  [task_similarity] Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1066.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Identical top work activities in Training and Teaching Others and Establishing Interpersonal Relationships with comparable importance ratings.
    data: Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.5, lvl:5.3)
    data: Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.5, lvl:5.5)

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['recreation teacher', 'fitness instructor', 'exercise science professor', 'therapeutic recreation', 'kinesiology professor', 'wellness instructor', 'aquatic instructor', 'fitness education']
  exclude_keywords : ['personal trainer', 'gym instructor', 'fitness coach', 'recreation coordinator', 'camp counselor']
  title_patterns   : ['Recreation Teacher', 'Fitness Studies Professor', 'Exercise Science Instructor', 'Kinesiology Faculty', 'Wellness Education Professor']
  common_variations: ['Recreation and Fitness Professor', 'Exercise Science Faculty', 'Kinesiology Instructor', 'Therapeutic Recreation Teacher', 'Fitness Studies Educator', 'Wellness Studies Professor', 'Aquatic Education Instructor', 'Recreation Education Faculty']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['others', 'tendency', 'equipment', 'materials', 'activities', 'principles', 'students', 'student', 'research', 'includes', 'control', 'objects', 'university', 'ideas', 'teaching', 'resources', 'techniques', 'body', 'orientation', 'developing']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
others                     43  0.01541  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:7%  onet_tasks:2%
tendency                   42  0.01505  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  25  0.00896  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  dwas:8%
materials                  20  0.00717  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:20%
activities                 17  0.00609  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:53%  inference:24%  dwas:18%
principles                 16  0.00573  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
students                   14  0.00502  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:36%  dwas:21%  wikipedia:21%
student                    13  0.00466  dwas                 dwas:38%  onet_tasks:23%  inference:23%
research                   13  0.00466  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:31%  dwas:23%  inference:23%
includes                   12  0.00430  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    12  0.00430  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00430  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
university                 12  0.00430  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
ideas                      11  0.00394  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
teaching                   10  0.00358  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:30%  onet_tasks:20%
resources                  10  0.00358  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  wikipedia:10%
techniques                 10  0.00358  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00358  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                10  0.00358  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
developing                 10  0.00358  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
academic                    9  0.00323  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:33%  dwas:33%  inference:33%
career                      9  0.00323  dwas                 dwas:33%  wikipedia:22%  inference:22%
events                      9  0.00323  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
needs                       9  0.00323  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
problems                    9  0.00323  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
science                     9  0.00323  wikipedia            wikipedia:33%  inference:33%  onet_dimensions:22%
human                       9  0.00323  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
quickly                     9  0.00323  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
recreation                  8  0.00287  inference            inference:88%  onet_tasks:12%
administrative              8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  onet_tasks:25%  inference:25%
services                    8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%
procedures                  8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
monitoring                  8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                  8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
production                  8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
physical                    8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  dwas:25%
needed                      8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
actions                     8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%