Career overview
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
O*NET-SOC 25-1061.00
Median pay / yr$95,770
OutlookAverage
Teach courses in anthropology or archeology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
What it takes
The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary.
Skills employers look for
- SpeakingTalking to others to convey information effectively.
- Reading ComprehensionUnderstanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- WritingCommunicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- InstructingTeaching others how to do something.
- Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Knowledge areas
- Sociology and AnthropologyKnowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
- History and ArcheologyKnowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
- English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
- Education and TrainingKnowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
- GeographyKnowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Certifications that help you get hired
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