Philosophy / Religion Professor

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Assistant Professor; Associate Professor; Humanities Professor; Instructor; Philosophy Instructor; Philosophy Professor; Professor; Religion Professor; Religious Studies Professor; Theology Professor

Tasks

• Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students and the community on topics such as ethics, logic, and contemporary religious thought.
• Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
• Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Write articles and books.
• Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
• Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
• Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
• Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
• Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.

Knowledge

• Philosophy and Theology
• English Language
• Education and Training
• History and Archeology
• Sociology and Anthropology
• Law and Government

Skills

• Reading Comprehension
• Active Listening
• Speaking
• Writing
• Critical Thinking
• Learning Strategies
• Active Learning
• Monitoring

Abilities

• Written Comprehension
• Oral Expression
• Speech Clarity
• Oral Comprehension
• Written Expression
• Inductive Reasoning
• Deductive Reasoning
• Near Vision
• Problem Sensitivity
• Speech Recognition
• Information Ordering
• Category Flexibility
• Fluency of Ideas
• Memorization