Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
- O*NET-SOC code
25-1062.00 - Preparation Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$85,020
Employment, U.S.11,300
Median hourly wageNot available
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $52,070 | $65,660 | $85,020 | $110,710 | $160,420 |
By state (37)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 50 | $63,090 | 0.30 |
| Alaska | 80 | $81,700 | 3.59 |
| Arizona | 240 | $75,680 | 1.02 |
| California | 770 | $105,220 | 0.59 |
| Colorado | 160 | $79,190 | 0.77 |
| Connecticut | 310 | $99,900 | 2.55 |
| District of Columbia | 230 | $101,700 | 4.60 |
| Florida | 120 | $66,520 | 0.17 |
| Georgia | 450 | $77,630 | 1.28 |
| Illinois | 220 | $90,030 | 0.50 |
| Indiana | 260 | $84,970 | 1.14 |
| Kansas | 90 | $107,120 | 0.85 |
| Kentucky | 90 | $74,690 | 0.63 |
| Maine | 50 | $103,060 | 1.06 |
| Maryland | 520 | $91,330 | 2.60 |
| Massachusetts | 610 | $100,470 | 2.31 |
| Michigan | 460 | $87,840 | 1.45 |
| Minnesota | 280 | $81,580 | 1.32 |
| Montana | 90 | $78,690 | 2.38 |
| New Hampshire | 80 | $125,450 | 1.65 |
| New Jersey | 480 | $97,500 | 1.54 |
| New York | 1,520 | $101,800 | 2.16 |
| North Carolina | 590 | $66,470 | 1.65 |
| Ohio | 390 | $80,060 | 0.96 |
| Oklahoma | 50 | $76,600 | 0.39 |
| Oregon | 340 | $80,310 | 2.35 |
| Pennsylvania | 260 | $96,010 | 0.58 |
| Rhode Island | $104,460 | ||
| South Carolina | 130 | $64,500 | 0.80 |
| Tennessee | 60 | $75,060 | 0.26 |
| Texas | 830 | $72,250 | 0.81 |
| Utah | 40 | $82,990 | 0.31 |
| Virginia | 300 | $85,960 | 1.00 |
| Washington | 240 | $81,410 | 0.94 |
| West Virginia | 40 | $71,200 | 0.70 |
| Wisconsin | 180 | $78,770 | 0.85 |
| Wyoming | 40 | $76,170 | 1.99 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
| # | Occupation | Job Zone | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 5 | 0.983 |
| 2 | Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 5 | 0.976 |
| 3 | Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | 5 | 0.975 |
| 4 | History Teachers, Postsecondary | 5 | 0.975 |
| 5 | Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | 5 | 0.970 |
| 6 | Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | 5 | 0.968 |
| 7 | Sociologists | 5 | 0.967 |
| 8 | Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 5 | 0.965 |
| 9 | Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 5 | 0.965 |
| 10 | Political Scientists | 5 | 0.963 |
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | Learning Strategies | 1.00 | 0.983 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | Learning Strategies | 0.88 | 0.970 |
| Sociologists | Social Perceptiveness | 0.88 | 0.967 |
| Political Scientists | Mathematics | 1.00 | 0.963 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | Instructing | 1.00 | 0.959 |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | Instructing | 0.87 | 0.952 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | Instructing | 0.87 | 0.946 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Mathematics | 1.13 | 0.922 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | Mathematics | 1.00 | 0.920 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary, excluding software Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | 10 of 20 | 14.4x |
| Blackboard software | 9 of 20 | 7.3x |
| Audacity | 3 of 20 | 27.7x |
| Desmos | 3 of 20 | 23.1x |
| Data visualization software | 4 of 20 | 8.4x |
| Google Classroom | 4 of 20 | 8.4x |
| Kahoot! | 3 of 20 | 15.4x |
| Edmodo | 3 of 20 | 13.8x |
| Adobe Photoshop | 8 of 20 | 2.6x |
| Video editing software | 3 of 20 | 10.7x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 4.25 | 4.88 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 4.12 | 4.75 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 4.12 | 3.88 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 4.00 | 4.88 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 4.00 | 4.25 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 3.88 | 4.12 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 3.88 | 3.62 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 3.38 | 3.50 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 3.25 | 3.75 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 3.25 | 3.62 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 3.12 | 3.88 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 3.12 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.38 |
| Science | Essential skill | 2.50 | 2.75 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.62 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 2.00 | 2.12 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.00 |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 1.00 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.62 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 1.38 | 0.38 |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Training | 4.63 | 6.00 |
| English Language | 4.58 | 5.98 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 3.73 | 5.07 |
| History and Archeology | 3.58 | 4.60 |
| Foreign Language | 3.55 | 4.44 |
| Communications and Media | 3.42 | 4.49 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.26 | 3.79 |
| Philosophy and Theology | 3.06 | 4.70 |
| Administrative | 3.01 | 3.49 |
| Psychology | 2.89 | 3.58 |
| Geography | 2.81 | 4.15 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.70 | 3.35 |
| Administration and Management | 2.68 | 2.84 |
| Law and Government | 2.65 | 3.00 |
| Fine Arts | 2.42 | 2.36 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.36 | 2.70 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 2.19 | 2.40 |
| Mathematics | 2.04 | 2.11 |
| Public Safety and Security | 1.97 | 1.88 |
| Telecommunications | 1.95 | 1.39 |
| Transportation | 1.75 | 1.68 |
| Economics and Accounting | 1.74 | 1.51 |
| Sales and Marketing | 1.58 | 1.31 |
| Design | 1.45 | 1.04 |
| Production and Processing | 1.35 | not rated |
| Biology | 1.34 | 0.67 |
| Engineering and Technology | 1.30 | not rated |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.17 | not rated |
| Mechanical | 1.11 | not rated |
| Chemistry | 1.09 | not rated |
| Food Production | 1.06 | not rated |
| Physics | 1.04 | not rated |
| Building and Construction | 1.01 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Expression | 4.12 | 5.00 |
| Written Expression | 4.12 | 4.88 |
| Oral Comprehension | 4.00 | 4.88 |
| Written Comprehension | 4.00 | 4.88 |
| Speech Clarity | 4.00 | 4.62 |
| Near Vision | 3.75 | 3.88 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 3.75 | 3.75 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 3.62 | 3.75 |
| Speech Recognition | 3.50 | 3.25 |
| Originality | 3.12 | 3.75 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 3.12 | 3.62 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.12 | 3.25 |
| Information Ordering | 3.00 | 3.12 |
| Category Flexibility | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Selective Attention | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Memorization | 2.75 | 2.88 |
| Far Vision | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Time Sharing | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 2.62 | 2.25 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Perceptual Speed | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Auditory Attention | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2.00 | 2.25 |
| Number Facility | 2.00 | 2.12 |
| Visualization | 2.00 | 2.12 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 2.00 | 1.25 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 2.00 | 1.25 |
| Trunk Strength | 1.75 | 1.12 |
| Finger Dexterity | 1.62 | 0.75 |
| Depth Perception | 1.38 | 0.38 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.00 | not rated |
| Control Precision | 1.00 | not rated |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.00 | not rated |
| Dynamic Strength | 1.00 | not rated |
| Explosive Strength | 1.00 | not rated |
| Extent Flexibility | 1.00 | not rated |
| Glare Sensitivity | 1.00 | not rated |
| Gross Body Coordination | 1.00 | not rated |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 1.00 | not rated |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.00 | not rated |
| Multilimb Coordination | 1.00 | not rated |
| Night Vision | 1.00 | not rated |
| Peripheral Vision | 1.00 | not rated |
| Rate Control | 1.00 | not rated |
| Reaction Time | 1.00 | not rated |
| Response Orientation | 1.00 | not rated |
| Sound Localization | 1.00 | not rated |
| Spatial Orientation | 1.00 | not rated |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 1.00 | not rated |
| Stamina | 1.00 | not rated |
| Static Strength | 1.00 | not rated |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 1.00 | not rated |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Learning management system LMS in demand
- Google Docs hot
- Microsoft Excel hot
- Microsoft Office software hot
- Microsoft Outlook hot
- Microsoft PowerPoint hot
- Microsoft Windows hot
- Microsoft Word hot
- Blackboard Learn
- Collaborative editing software
- Course management system software
- DOC Cop
- Desire2Learn LMS software
- Email software
- FileMaker Pro
- Google Drive
- Image scanning software
- Sakai CLE
- Social media software
- Web browser software
- YouTube
- iParadigms Turnitin
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | 240 | 14.97 | $106,140 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 220 | 2.50 | $81,120 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 230 | 2.42 | $97,200 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 440 | 2.22 | $100,140 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 1,190 | 1.73 | $103,700 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 230 | 1.62 | $81,220 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 360 | 1.56 | $101,700 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 300 | 1.41 | $80,980 |
| Cleveland, OH | 100 | 1.30 | $81,670 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | 110 | 1.28 | $71,930 |