Career Details

25-1022.00 - Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Bright Outlook

Career Details

Green Job

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Current Employment

63,500

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Forecasted Employment

73,900

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Change in Employment

+10,400

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Change in Employment %

+16.4%

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Tasks

The tasks listed below can be performed to prepare you for a career in this field.

Core

Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as linear algebra, differential equations, and discrete mathematics.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
Keep abreast of developments and technological advances in the mathematical field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

Supplemental

Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in books, professional journals, or electronic media.
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
Act as advisers to student organizations.
Participate in campus and community events.
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
Develop department and course schedules.
Conduct faculty performance evaluations.

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Knowledge

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Mathematics

Education and Training

English Language

Computers and Electronics

Customer and Personal Service

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Tools

The tools listed below include machines, equipment, tools, and software that is useful for individuals who are interested in this career.

Personal communication devices

Computers

Computer data input devices

Computer displays

Computer printers

Call management systems or accessories

Duplicating machines

Calculating machines and accessories

Projectors and supplies

Phone and video conference equipment and hardware and controllers

Cameras

Audio and visual equipment

Audio visual equipment accessories

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Technology

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Business function specific software

Content authoring and editing software

Data management and query software

Development software

Educational or reference software

Industry specific software

Network applications software

Information exchange software

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Certifications

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No specific certifications are listed for this career

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Licensing

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Brightpoint Community College

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Eastern Shore Community College

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Germanna Community College

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Liberal Arts Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree

Associate of Arts and Sciences

The Liberal Arts Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree, usually the Bachelor of Arts degree, in the liberal arts or social sciences. Students are urged to acquaint themselves with the requirements of the major department in planning their programs. Students should select this curriculum if they intend to major in one of the following disciplines: Economics, English, Foreign Language, Pre-Law, History, Humanities, Journalism, Library Science, Literature, Philosophy, Political Science, Government, Religion, or Sociology.

General Studies Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree

Associate of Arts and Sciences

The General Studies Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree program is intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university. For students who are uncertain about their educational goals, this curriculum offers sufficient flexibility so that students may take courses that are accepted at most public four-year institutions in a wide variety of baccalaureate degree programs. It also provides greater opportunity than that offered in other college-transfer programs for the student to take courses that emphasize areas of academic strength and interest. Students are urged to acquaint themselves with the requirements of the major department in planning their programs.

Science - Applied Math Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree

Associate of Arts and Sciences

The Science program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree in a pre-professional or scientific program. It is appropriate for students who plan to major in one of the biological or physical sciences, pharmacy, agriculture, forestry, science education, pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, nursing, or one of the many allied health professions.

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

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Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts - American Sign Language/Deaf Studies Specialization

Associate of Arts

The Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts lays the foundation for a Bachelor of Arts degree in art and art history, ASL-English Interpretation, communication, Deaf studies, English/literature, history, humanities, journalism, music, philosophy, pre-law, social sciences, speech-language pathology, religious studies, and world languages. The liberal arts promote a broad background of knowledge across the arts, humanities, languages, and social sciences to develop students' abilities in analytical and critical thinking, written and oral communication, and understanding global cultural awareness. The Liberal Arts degree is a two-year program designed for those students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a Bachelor of Arts degree. While the program is designed to provide transfer paths that will match the requirements of four-year colleges and universities, the requirements may differ. Therefore, students are strongly urged to work with their assigned advisor and to acquaint themselves with the requirements of the major department in the college or university to which they plan to transfer. This program requires intermediate proficiency (two years of coursework or its equivalent) in a language other than English.

Associate of Science in Science - Science Specialization

Associate of Science

The Science focused degree is for persons who plan to transfer. This program provides a vital education to prepare students for a future in any science field.

Associate of Science in Science - Mathematics Specialization

Associate of Science

The Mathematics focused degree is for persons who plan to transfer. This program provides a vital education to prepare students for a future in any mathematics field.

Northern Virginia Community College

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Liberal Arts, A.A.

Associate of Arts

This program is designed for individuals who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor of arts (B.A.).

General Studies, A.S.

Associate of Science

This program is a flexible associate degree. For students who plan to transfer, the degree can parallel the first two years of a four-year bachelor of science program if they choose courses that match the transfer institution's requirements. For those students who do not plan to transfer, the degree allows them to structure a program to suit their needs using accumulated credits from a variety of formal and experiential sources.

Science, A.S.

Associate of Science

The curriculum is designed for individuals who are interested in a professional or scientific program and who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree with a major in one of the following fields: agriculture, biology, chemistry, pre-dentistry, forestry, geology, oceanography, pharmacy, physics, physical therapy, pre-medicine, science education, or mathematics.

Science: Mathematics Specialization, A.S.

Associate of Science

The curriculum is designed for individuals who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree. This curriculum is designed to prepare students to major in one of the following fields: mathematics, mathematics education, statistics, operations research, applied mathematics, or computer science.

Rappahannock Community College

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Southside Virginia Community College

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Tidewater Community College

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Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Associate of Arts

The Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree program in the liberal arts. Four-year liberal arts programs prepare graduates for a wide variety of jobs in business, the arts, education, medical and legal professions, and in social and public service occupations. Liberal Arts studies emphasize fine arts, language, literature, philosophy, mathematics, science, social science and analytical and critical thinking skills, all of which prepare students for lifelong learning and social, cultural, and technological change.

Courses required for the Liberal Arts degree are available on all four campuses.

Associate of Science - General Studies

Associate of Science

The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in General Studies is a flexible degree that allows students to design a curriculum that meets particular transfer objectives that are not fulfilled by existing TCC transfer programs. The program consists of a number of electives that may be selected in consultation with an advisor or counselor to ensure they will be accepted for the preferred program at the four-year institution they plan to attend.

Courses required for the General Studies degree are available on all four campuses.

Associate of Science - Science

Associate of Science

The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree program in Science prepares students to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in science leading to careers in fields such as biology, chemistry, dental hygiene, forestry, general science, geophysical science, mathematics, medical technology, nuclear medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and physics. The program also prepares students for transfer into baccalaureate degrees leading to advanced studies in medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine.

Courses required for the Science degree are available on all four campuses.

Virginia Peninsula Community College

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Virginia Western Community College

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Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts

Associate of Arts

The Liberal Arts program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college following their studies at Virginia Western. This degree prepares students for numerous fields of study and career choices. Earning a Liberal Arts degree will demonstrate a student's ability to think critically, communicate well, problem solve and understand his/her multicultural environment.

Associate of Science Degree in General Studies

Associate of Science

The General Studies program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college following their studies at Virginia Western. This degree prepares students for numerous fields of study and career choices. A General Studies degree teaches students to think critically, communicate well, problem solve and understand their environment.

Associate of Science Degree in Science

Associate of Science

The Science Program prepares students to transfer to a four year college. Students will be prepared to study a subject in the science field such as biology, chemistry, geology, and physics.

Associate of Science Degree in Mathematics

Associate of Science

The Science- Mathematics program prepares students to transfer to a four year college. Students are prepared to study mathematics, mathematics education, and statistics as well as physics, chemistry, engineering, or computer science.

Wytheville Community College

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