According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media. | 89% |
| Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. | 87% |
| Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers. | 85% |
| Write grant proposals to procure external research funding. | 85% |
| Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work. | 84% |
| Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 84% |
| Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as mechanics, hydraulics, and robotics. | 83% |
| Initiate, facilitate, and moderate class discussions. | 81% |
| Supervise students' laboratory work. | 81% |
| Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others. | 79% |
| Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues. | 79% |
| Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction. | 76% |
| Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records. | 76% |
| Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students. | 75% |
| Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities. | 69% |
| Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment. | 68% |
| Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues. | 68% |
| Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head. | 64% |
| Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues. | 64% |
| Review manuscripts for professional journals. | 58% |
| Participate in campus and community events. | 56% |
| Act as advisers to student organizations. | 55% |
| Provide professional consulting services to government or industry. | 54% |
| Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments. | 51% |
