[Core] [99% incumbents] Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers, and record grades.
  DWAs: Evaluate student work.

[Core] [99% incumbents] Lead discussion sections, tutorials, or laboratory sections.
  DWAs: Guide class discussions. | Supervise laboratory work.

[Core] [99% incumbents] Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work, such as lab reports.
  DWAs: Advise students on academic or career matters. | Advise others on educational matters.

[Core] [99% incumbents] Prepare or proctor examinations.
  DWAs: Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. | Prepare tests.

[Core] [99% incumbents] Tutor or mentor students who need additional instruction.
  DWAs: Tutor students who need extra assistance.

[Core] [99% incumbents] Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades or to complete required grade-related paperwork.
  DWAs: Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.

[Core] [99% incumbents] Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students.
  DWAs: Schedule instructional activities.

[Core] [99% incumbents] Order or obtain materials needed for classes.
  DWAs: Order instructional or library materials or equipment.

[Core] [99% incumbents] Copy and distribute classroom materials.
  DWAs: Distribute instructional or library materials.

[Supplemental] [99% incumbents] Attend lectures given by the supervising instructor.
  DWAs: Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.

[Core] [98% incumbents] Teach undergraduate-level courses.
  DWAs: Teach classes in area of specialization. | Guide class discussions.

[Core] [98% incumbents] Develop teaching materials, such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, or course Web sites.
  DWAs: Create technology-based learning materials. | Develop instructional materials.

[Core] [98% incumbents] Return assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines.
  DWAs: Distribute instructional or library materials.

[Core] [98% incumbents] Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
  DWAs: Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.

[Supplemental] [98% incumbents] Complete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed modifications can be made.
  DWAs: Evaluate training programs, instructors, or materials. | Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs. | Develop instructional materials.

[Supplemental] [98% incumbents] Provide assistance to faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research.
  DWAs: Assist other educational professionals with projects or research.

[Supplemental] [98% incumbents] Demonstrate use of laboratory equipment and enforce laboratory rules.
  DWAs: Supervise school or student activities. | Teach others to use technology or equipment.

[Supplemental] [98% incumbents] Arrange for supervisors to conduct teaching observations and provide feedback about teaching performance.
  DWAs: Evaluate performance of educational staff.

[Supplemental] [97% incumbents] Provide instructors with assistance in the use of audiovisual equipment.
  DWAs: Assist other educational professionals with projects or research.

[Supplemental] [97% incumbents] Assist faculty members or staff with student conferences.
  DWAs: Assist other educational professionals with projects or research.

[EMERGING:New] Correspond with students through email to address their questions and concerns.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Writing (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Mathematics (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  English Language (imp:4.68 lvl:5.50) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Education and Training (imp:4.45 lvl:5.15) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.52 lvl:3.88) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Mathematics (imp:3.27 lvl:3.71) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Communications and Media (imp:2.91 lvl:2.89) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Psychology (imp:2.65 lvl:2.93) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Administrative (imp:2.64 lvl:2.85) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.48 lvl:2.33) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.38 lvl:2.48) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Biology (imp:2.37 lvl:2.05) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Administration and Management (imp:2.29 lvl:1.79) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  History and Archeology (imp:2.29 lvl:2.31) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.24 lvl:1.37) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.20 lvl:2.57) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Fine Arts (imp:2.17 lvl:1.78) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Design (imp:2.16 lvl:2.08) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Geography (imp:2.15 lvl:2.65) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Chemistry (imp:2.02 lvl:1.79) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Physics (imp:1.93 lvl:1.57) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.85 lvl:1.42) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.77 lvl:1.11) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.75 lvl:1.62) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.66 lvl:0.96) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Production and Processing (imp:1.64 lvl:0.82) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Foreign Language (imp:1.63 lvl:1.26) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Transportation (imp:1.61 lvl:0.97) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Telecommunications (imp:1.57 lvl:0.57) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Mechanical (imp:1.51 lvl:1.04) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Law and Government (imp:1.41 lvl:0.67) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.38) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Building and Construction (imp:1.35 lvl:0.52) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.30) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Food Production (imp:1.14) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:4.62) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:4.12 lvl:4.38) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:3.50 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Near Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  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
  Originality (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  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
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Number Facility (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Time Sharing (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Far Vision (imp:2.38 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Memorization (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — 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 
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Depth Perception (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.62 lvl:1.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Control Precision (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Sound Localization (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  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
  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.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.61 lvl:4.75) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.25 lvl:4.51) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Working with Computers (imp:4.22 lvl:3.43) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.84 lvl:3.50) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.82 lvl:3.92) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.81 lvl:4.96) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Getting Information (imp:3.77 lvl:3.79) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.70 lvl:4.33) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.63 lvl:3.77) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.61 lvl:4.12) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.56 lvl:4.07) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Processing Information (imp:3.47 lvl:3.67) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.44 lvl:3.60) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.40 lvl:3.64) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.37 lvl:3.57) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.34 lvl:3.45) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.30 lvl:2.99) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.26 lvl:3.36) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.11 lvl:2.90) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.06 lvl:3.32) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.00 lvl:3.02) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.97 lvl:2.52) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.92 lvl:2.69) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.86 lvl:3.23) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.77 lvl:3.05) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.76 lvl:2.75) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.71 lvl:2.84) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.61 lvl:2.77) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.42 lvl:2.76) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.39 lvl:2.09) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.39 lvl:2.36) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.29 lvl:2.07) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.07 lvl:1.91) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.87 lvl:1.80) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.79 lvl:1.48) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.79 lvl:1.11) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.73 lvl:1.17) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:1.73 lvl:1.62) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.63 lvl:0.75) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.23) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.21) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- 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 
  Cooperation (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:3.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.53) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Optimism (imp:2.27) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Cooperation (imp:2.26) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:2.24) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Empathy (imp:2.17) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.08) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Integrity (imp:2.06) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Empathy (imp:2.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Self-Control (imp:1.80) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Perseverance (imp:1.61) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Sincerity (imp:1.55) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.53) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.49) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.44) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability (imp:1.41) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.25) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Humility (imp:1.19) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.15) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Innovation (imp:1.10) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.10) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Optimism (imp:1.00) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Cautiousness (imp:0.79) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.64) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  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
  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:3.50 lvl:3.50) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Persuasion (imp:2.38 lvl:2.62) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  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:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  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 : 164,090
  annual_median    : $42,910
  annual_pct10     : $28,600
  annual_pct25     : $35,270
  annual_pct75     : $60,510
  annual_pct90     : $76,420
  annual_mean      : $47,670
  hourly_median    : N/A

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Maryland ($58,330)
  lowest_state     : Alabama ($22,600)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.581x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (46 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp:  162,620  median: $  43,360
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      870  median: $  38,420
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      460  median: $  35,560
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:       80  median: $  47,980
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:       40  median: $  48,840

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (5 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp:  162,620  median: $  43,360
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      870  median: $  38,420
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      460  median: $  35,560
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:       80  median: $  47,980
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:       40  median: $  48,840

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Teaching English as a second or foreign language (similarity: 0.4878)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teaching_English_as_a_second_or_foreign_language
  QID: Q7691272
  Extract: Teaching English as a second (TESL) or foreign language (TEFL) and teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) are terms that refer to teaching English to students whose first language is not English. The terms TEFL, TESL, and TESOL distinguish between a class's location and student popu

  Title: Professors in the United States (similarity: 0.2462)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professors_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q23680173
  Extract: 

Professors in the United States commonly occupy any of several positions of teaching and research within a college or university. In the U.S., the word "professor" is often used to refer to anyone who teaches at a college or university level at any academic rank. This usage differs from the predom

  Title: Educational technology (similarity: 0.2500)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educational_technology
  QID: Q1068473
  Extract: Educational technology encompasses computer hardware, software, along with educational theories and practices, used to facilitate learning and teaching. When referred to by its abbreviation, "EdTech," it often denotes the industry of companies that develop educational technology. Scholars such as Ta

  Title: Asao B. Inoue (similarity: 0.2128)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asao_B._Inoue
  QID: Q118247456
  Extract: Asao B. Inoue is a Japanese American academic writer and professor of rhetoric and composition in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts at Arizona State University whose research and teaching focus on anti-racist writing assessment. Inoue has written extensively on the subject of contract gra

  Title: Education in China (similarity: 0.2308)
  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

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Comprehensive O*NET data with detailed task descriptions, clear skill profiles, and robust employment statistics from BLS provide strong foundation for analysis. The role's well-defined position within higher education makes career pathways and market intelligence highly reliable.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T17:49:27.583316+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,502
tokens_output        : 4,067
cost_usd             : $0.043630
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found. The closest semantic neighbor was 'Teaching English as a second or foreign language' with 0.488 similarity, which represents a specialized subset rather than the broad postsecondary teaching assistant role.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary support faculty instruction at colleges and universities by leading discussion sections, grading assignments, proctoring exams, and providing tutoring services to students. These positions primarily serve as training grounds for graduate students pursuing advanced degrees while contributing essential instructional support to academic departments. The role combines educational delivery with administrative responsibilities, requiring strong communication skills and subject matter expertise.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves leading discussion sections or laboratory sessions where students explore course concepts in smaller groups, requiring active facilitation and content knowledge. Time is spent evaluating and grading examinations, assignments, and papers using established rubrics and providing constructive feedback to support student learning. Administrative duties include preparing or proctoring examinations, copying and distributing classroom materials, and maintaining regular office hours to provide one-on-one tutoring and academic support. Communication activities encompass meeting with supervising faculty to discuss student progress and grades, as well as corresponding with students via email to address questions and concerns. The workday often includes attending lectures given by supervising instructors to maintain alignment with course objectives and instructional approaches.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role demonstrate high dependability and intellectual curiosity, as evidenced by the top work styles emphasizing reliability and genuine interest in learning. The strong Social and Conventional RIASEC profile indicates success for those who enjoy helping others learn while working within structured academic systems. Strong oral and written communication abilities are essential, as the role requires explaining complex concepts clearly and providing detailed feedback on student work. People who thrive possess natural teaching inclinations combined with organizational skills to manage multiple students, assignments, and deadlines simultaneously.

CAREER ENTRY:
The position typically requires extensive preparation with 57.3% holding bachelor's degrees and 37.3% possessing master's degrees according to education distribution data. Most entrants are graduate students pursuing advanced degrees who work as teaching assistants to gain experience and financial support during their studies. Strong academic performance in the subject area and demonstration of communication skills through coursework or previous tutoring experience provide the foundation for entry.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Teaching assistantships serve as stepping stones to full faculty positions, with many graduates advancing to roles as instructional coordinators, postsecondary education teachers, or specialized subject area instructors. The experience gained in curriculum development, student assessment, and classroom management provides essential preparation for academic careers. Some graduates transition to related educational roles including adult education instruction, tutoring services, or educational administration.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 164,090 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $42,910 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, ranging from $28,600 to $76,420 across the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic variation is significant with Maryland offering the highest median wage at $58,330 compared to Alabama's lowest at $22,600, representing a 2.58x ratio difference. Employment is overwhelmingly concentrated in Educational Services with 162,620 positions, representing 99.1% of total employment. The substantial employment base and consistent demand from expanding higher education institutions suggest stable career prospects, particularly in states with major university systems.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The role shows moderate resistance to automation due to its emphasis on human interaction and complex communication activities. While routine grading tasks may increasingly utilize automated systems, the core activities of leading discussions, providing personalized tutoring, and interpreting information for students require human judgment and social intelligence that current technology cannot replicate effectively.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Tutors (25-3041.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve one-on-one student instruction and academic support as core functions.
    data: Tutoring/mentoring students
    data: Office hours for student meetings
    data: Instructing transferable skill
  [skill_overlap] Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School (25-9042.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared instructional support activities and similar skill requirements in communication and student assistance.
    data: Training and Teaching Others work activity
    data: Social orientation work style
    data: Education and Training knowledge
  [career_pathway] Secondary School Teachers (25-2031.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Teaching assistant experience provides preparation for full teaching positions through similar instructional activities.
    data: Leading discussion sections
    data: Evaluating student work
    data: Job Zone 5 extensive preparation
  [career_pathway] Education Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1081.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Teaching assistantships commonly serve as training positions for future postsecondary faculty roles.
    data: Graduate degree holders
    data: Faculty supervision relationships
    data: Academic environment
  [knowledge_overlap] Instructional Coordinators (25-9031.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both require expertise in Education and Training knowledge with curriculum development responsibilities.
    data: Education and Training knowledge (4.5)
    data: Developing teaching materials
    data: Organizing work activities

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['teaching assistant', 'graduate assistant', 'teaching associate', 'TA', 'GTA', 'research assistant', 'graduate student instructor', 'classroom assistant']
  exclude_keywords : ['professor', 'lecturer', 'instructor independent', 'department head', 'dean']
  title_patterns   : ['Teaching Assistant', 'Graduate Assistant', 'Graduate Teaching', 'Student Assistant', 'TA']
  common_variations: ['GTA', 'Graduate TA', 'Teaching Associate', 'Graduate Teaching Assistant', 'Research Assistant', 'Graduate Student Instructor', 'GSI', 'Classroom Assistant']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'teaching', 'materials', 'students', 'principles', 'educational', 'activities', 'includes', 'problems', 'control', 'objects', 'english', 'providing', 'ideas', 'performance', 'instructional', 'needs', 'language']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01487  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     41  0.01451  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:93%  dwas:5%  inference:2%
equipment                  27  0.00956  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:85%  onet_tasks:7%  dwas:7%
teaching                   24  0.00850  wikipedia            wikipedia:38%  inference:25%  onet_dimensions:21%
materials                  22  0.00779  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:45%  dwas:36%  onet_tasks:14%
students                   17  0.00602  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:41%  inference:41%  dwas:12%
principles                 16  0.00566  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
educational                16  0.00566  dwas                 dwas:38%  wikipedia:25%  inference:25%
activities                 14  0.00496  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  inference:21%  dwas:14%
includes                   13  0.00460  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
problems                   12  0.00425  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  dwas:17%  onet_tasks:8%
control                    12  0.00425  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00425  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
english                    11  0.00389  wikipedia            wikipedia:64%  onet_dimensions:27%  inference:9%
providing                  11  0.00389  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  inference:36%
ideas                      11  0.00389  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performance                10  0.00354  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  onet_tasks:10%  dwas:10%
instructional              10  0.00354  dwas                 dwas:60%  inference:30%  onet_dimensions:10%
needs                      10  0.00354  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  dwas:20%
language                   10  0.00354  wikipedia            wikipedia:50%  onet_dimensions:40%  inference:10%
techniques                 10  0.00354  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00354  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
professor                  10  0.00354  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
procedures                  9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
needed                      9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  onet_tasks:22%
rules                       9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
student                     9  0.00319  inference            inference:44%  dwas:33%  onet_tasks:11%
human                       9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
services                    9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:33%
resources                   9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
technology                  9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  dwas:22%  wikipedia:22%
quickly                     9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
written                     8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  wikipedia:12%  inference:12%
learning                    8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:25%  dwas:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                  8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
events                      8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%