Career overview
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
O*NET-SOC 25-1065.00
Median pay / yr$94,680
OutlookBelow Average
Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. 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 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary.
Skills employers look for
- SpeakingTalking to others to convey information effectively.
- Reading ComprehensionUnderstanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Active LearningUnderstanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- 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.
- InstructingTeaching others how to do something.
Knowledge areas
- English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
- Law and GovernmentKnowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
- 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.
- History and ArcheologyKnowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
- Sociology and AnthropologyKnowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Certifications that help you get hired
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