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Teacher, Postsecondary, Health Specialties
 
 
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Summary

ActivitiesTeach courses in health specialties, such as veterinary medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory technology, and public health.

OutlookFaster-than-average-job growth

Median Income$84,400 per year in 2008

Work Context & ConditionsPostsecondary teachers usually have flexible schedules. They must be present for classes, usually 12 to 16 hours per week, and for faculty and committee meetings.

Minimum Education RequirementsBachelor's Degree

SkillsLearning Strategies, Monitoring, Critical Thinking, Instructing, Active Listening, Writing, Time Management, Active Learning, Complex Problem Solving, Judgment and Decision Making, Coordination, Reading Comprehension, Speaking, Science

AbilitiesOral Expression, Written Comprehension, Speech Clarity, Written Expression, Oral Comprehension