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25-0000 EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION AND LIBRARY OCCUPATIONS


25-1000 Postsecondary Teachers




25-1010 Business Teachers, Postsecondary



This broad occupation is the same as the detailed occupation:


  • 25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who combine teaching and research.

    Illustrative examples: Accounting Professor, Finance Professor, Marketing Professor





25-1020 Math and Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary



This broad occupation includes the following two detailed occupations:


  • 25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in fields such as computer architecture, data structures, or operations analysis. Includes both teaching and research positions.

    Illustrative examples: Computer Information Systems Professor, Information Technology Professor, Java Programming Professor

  • 25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach courses in mathematics, statistics, and actuarial science, emphasizing application of mathematical techniques to real-world problems. Includes both teaching and research roles.

    Illustrative examples: Actuarial Science Professor, Calculus Professor, Statistics Professor





25-1030 Engineering and Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary



This broad occupation includes the following two detailed occupations:


  • 25-1031 Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach courses in architecture and design, including environmental and interior architecture. May combine teaching and research.

    Illustrative examples: Architectural Design Professor, Landscape Architecture Professor

  • 25-1032 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach courses in various engineering fields such as civil, electrical, mechanical, chemical, and petroleum engineering. May engage in both teaching and research.

    Illustrative examples: Aeronautical Engineering Professor, Civil Engineering Professor, Electrical Engineering Professor





25-1040 Life Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary



Includes the following three detailed occupations:


  • 25-1041 Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach courses in agricultural sciences including agronomy, horticulture, and soil conservation.

    Illustrative examples: Agronomy Professor, Aquaculture and Fisheries Professor

  • 25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach courses in biological sciences such as botany, zoology, and genetics.

    Illustrative examples: Biochemistry Professor, Microbiology Professor, Botany Professor

  • 25-1043 Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach courses in forestry, ecology, and conservation.

    Illustrative examples: Forest Ecology Professor, Timber Management Professor





25-1050 Physical Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary



Includes the following four detailed occupations:


  • 25-1051 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach courses in physical sciences excluding chemistry and physics.

    Illustrative examples: Geology Professor, Climatology Professor, Oceanography Professor

  • 25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach courses in chemical properties, reactions, and quantitative analysis.

    Illustrative examples: Organic Chemistry Professor, Physical Chemistry Professor

  • 25-1053 Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach courses in environmental science, sustainability, and management.

    Illustrative examples: Environmental Studies Professor, Environmental Policy Professor

  • 25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach courses in physics and related physical laws.

    Illustrative examples: Astrophysics Professor, Thermodynamics Professor





25-1060 Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary



Includes the following eight detailed occupations:


  • 25-1061 Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Cultural Anthropology Professor, Archeology Professor

  • 25-1062 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Latin American Studies Professor, Women’s Studies Professor

  • 25-1063 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Econometrics Professor, Labor Economics Professor

  • 25-1064 Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: GIS Professor, Cartography Professor

  • 25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: International Relations Professor, Public Policy Professor

  • 25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Developmental Psychology Professor, Counseling Psychology Professor

  • 25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Comparative Sociology Professor

  • 25-1069 Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other

    Examples: Urban Planning Professor, Social Research Professor





25-1070 Health Teachers, Postsecondary



Includes the following two detailed occupations:


  • 25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach courses in health fields such as dentistry, medicine, public health, and pharmacy.

    Examples: Nutrition Professor, Pharmacology Professor

  • 25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach patient care and nursing theory in classroom and clinical settings.

    Examples: Clinical Nursing Professor, Registered Nursing Professor





25-1080 Education and Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary



Includes:


  • 25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach courses in education, pedagogy, or counseling.

    Examples: Curriculum Development Professor, TESOL Professor

  • 25-1082 Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach courses in library and information science.

    Examples: Library Science Professor, Archival Studies Professor





25-1110 Law, Criminal Justice, and Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary



Includes:


  • 25-1111 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Criminology Professor, Corrections Administration Professor

  • 25-1112 Law Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Constitutional Law Professor, Environmental Law Professor

  • 25-1113 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Family Welfare Social Work Professor, Health Social Work Professor





25-1120 Arts, Communications, History, and Humanities Teachers, Postsecondary



Includes six detailed occupations:


  • 25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Ballet Professor, Photography Professor

  • 25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Journalism Professor, Media Communications Professor

  • 25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Creative Writing Professor, Linguistics Professor

  • 25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Spanish Literature Professor, Chinese Language Professor

  • 25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: World History Professor, American History Professor

  • 25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Theology Professor, Eastern Philosophy Professor





25-1190 Miscellaneous Postsecondary Teachers



Includes four detailed occupations:


  • 25-1192 Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Home Economics Professor, Nutrition and Family Studies Professor

  • 25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Kinesiology Professor, Physical Education Professor

  • 25-1194 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Automotive Technology Instructor, HVAC Instructor

  • 25-1199 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

    Examples: Military Science Instructor, Packaging Professor


25-1000 Postsecondary Teachers




25-1010 Business Teachers, Postsecondary



This broad occupation is the same as the detailed occupation:


  • 25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who combine teaching and research.

    Illustrative examples: Accounting Professor, Finance Professor, Marketing Professor





25-1020 Math and Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary



This broad occupation includes the following two detailed occupations:


  • 25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in fields such as computer architecture, data structures, or operations analysis. Includes both teaching and research positions.

    Illustrative examples: Computer Information Systems Professor, Information Technology Professor, Java Programming Professor

  • 25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach courses in mathematics, statistics, and actuarial science, emphasizing application of mathematical techniques to real-world problems. Includes both teaching and research roles.

    Illustrative examples: Actuarial Science Professor, Calculus Professor, Statistics Professor





25-1030 Engineering and Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary



This broad occupation includes the following two detailed occupations:


  • 25-1031 Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach courses in architecture and design, including environmental and interior architecture. May combine teaching and research.

    Illustrative examples: Architectural Design Professor, Landscape Architecture Professor

  • 25-1032 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach courses in various engineering fields such as civil, electrical, mechanical, chemical, and petroleum engineering. May engage in both teaching and research.

    Illustrative examples: Aeronautical Engineering Professor, Civil Engineering Professor, Electrical Engineering Professor





25-1040 Life Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary



Includes the following three detailed occupations:


  • 25-1041 Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach courses in agricultural sciences including agronomy, horticulture, and soil conservation.

    Illustrative examples: Agronomy Professor, Aquaculture and Fisheries Professor

  • 25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach courses in biological sciences such as botany, zoology, and genetics.

    Illustrative examples: Biochemistry Professor, Microbiology Professor, Botany Professor

  • 25-1043 Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach courses in forestry, ecology, and conservation.

    Illustrative examples: Forest Ecology Professor, Timber Management Professor





25-1050 Physical Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary



Includes the following four detailed occupations:


  • 25-1051 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach courses in physical sciences excluding chemistry and physics.

    Illustrative examples: Geology Professor, Climatology Professor, Oceanography Professor

  • 25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach courses in chemical properties, reactions, and quantitative analysis.

    Illustrative examples: Organic Chemistry Professor, Physical Chemistry Professor

  • 25-1053 Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach courses in environmental science, sustainability, and management.

    Illustrative examples: Environmental Studies Professor, Environmental Policy Professor

  • 25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach courses in physics and related physical laws.

    Illustrative examples: Astrophysics Professor, Thermodynamics Professor





25-1060 Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary



Includes the following eight detailed occupations:


  • 25-1061 Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Cultural Anthropology Professor, Archeology Professor

  • 25-1062 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Latin American Studies Professor, Women’s Studies Professor

  • 25-1063 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Econometrics Professor, Labor Economics Professor

  • 25-1064 Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: GIS Professor, Cartography Professor

  • 25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: International Relations Professor, Public Policy Professor

  • 25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Developmental Psychology Professor, Counseling Psychology Professor

  • 25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Comparative Sociology Professor

  • 25-1069 Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other

    Examples: Urban Planning Professor, Social Research Professor





25-1070 Health Teachers, Postsecondary



Includes the following two detailed occupations:


  • 25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach courses in health fields such as dentistry, medicine, public health, and pharmacy.

    Examples: Nutrition Professor, Pharmacology Professor

  • 25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach patient care and nursing theory in classroom and clinical settings.

    Examples: Clinical Nursing Professor, Registered Nursing Professor





25-1080 Education and Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary



Includes:


  • 25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach courses in education, pedagogy, or counseling.

    Examples: Curriculum Development Professor, TESOL Professor

  • 25-1082 Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Teach courses in library and information science.

    Examples: Library Science Professor, Archival Studies Professor





25-1110 Law, Criminal Justice, and Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary



Includes:


  • 25-1111 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Criminology Professor, Corrections Administration Professor

  • 25-1112 Law Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Constitutional Law Professor, Environmental Law Professor

  • 25-1113 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Family Welfare Social Work Professor, Health Social Work Professor





25-1120 Arts, Communications, History, and Humanities Teachers, Postsecondary



Includes six detailed occupations:


  • 25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Ballet Professor, Photography Professor

  • 25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Journalism Professor, Media Communications Professor

  • 25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Creative Writing Professor, Linguistics Professor

  • 25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Spanish Literature Professor, Chinese Language Professor

  • 25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: World History Professor, American History Professor

  • 25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Theology Professor, Eastern Philosophy Professor





25-1190 Miscellaneous Postsecondary Teachers



Includes four detailed occupations:


  • 25-1192 Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Home Economics Professor, Nutrition and Family Studies Professor

  • 25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Kinesiology Professor, Physical Education Professor

  • 25-1194 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Examples: Automotive Technology Instructor, HVAC Instructor

  • 25-1199 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

    Examples: Military Science Instructor, Packaging Professor


25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians



This broad occupation includes the following three detailed occupations:


  • 25-4011 Archivists

    Appraise, edit, and direct the safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents.

    Participate in research activities based on archival materials.

    Illustrative examples: Film Archivist, Historical Records Administrator, Reference Archivist

  • 25-4012 Curators

    Administer collections such as artwork, historical artifacts, or scientific specimens in museums and other institutions.

    May conduct research, organize exhibitions, or lead educational programs.

    Illustrative examples: Herbarium Curator, Photography and Prints Curator

  • 25-4013 Museum Technicians and Conservators

    Restore, maintain, or prepare objects in museum collections for storage, research, or exhibition.

    Work with artifacts, textiles, fossils, or art objects; identify and record items and arrange them in displays.

    Illustrative examples: Museum Exhibit Technician, Textile Conservator, Ethnographic Materials Conservator





25-4020 Librarians and Media Collections Specialists



This broad occupation is the same as the detailed occupation:


  • 25-4022 Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

    Administer and maintain libraries or collections of information for public or private use.

    Acquire, catalog, and circulate library materials and assist users in locating and organizing information.

    Illustrative examples: Library Media Specialist, Multimedia Services Coordinator, Music Librarian, School Librarian





25-4030 Library Technicians



This broad occupation is the same as the detailed occupation:


  • 25-4031 Library Technicians

    Assist librarians by helping patrons locate books and materials, answering reference questions, and maintaining library records.

    Compile and organize circulation materials, register patrons, and perform repairs or replacements.

    Illustrative examples: Library Acquisitions Technician, Library Circulation Technician





25-9000 OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION AND LIBRARY OCCUPATIONS





25-9020 Farm and Home Management Educators



This broad occupation is the same as the detailed occupation:


  • 25-9021 Farm and Home Management Educators

    Instruct and advise individuals or families engaged in agriculture or home management activities.

    Demonstrate practical applications of research findings to improve agricultural or domestic processes.

    Illustrative examples: Agricultural Extension Educator, Family Resource Management Specialist, Feed Management Advisor





25-9030 Instructional Coordinators



This broad occupation is the same as the detailed occupation:


  • 25-9031 Instructional Coordinators

    Develop educational materials, coordinate content, and integrate technology into instruction.

    Train and coach teachers, and design curricula to improve educational effectiveness.

    Illustrative examples: Curriculum Specialist, Educational Consultant, Special Education Curriculum Director





25-9040 Teaching Assistants



This broad occupation includes the following four detailed occupations:


  • 25-9042 Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education

    Assist classroom teachers in daily instruction and management. Support lesson delivery and student engagement.

    Illustrative examples: Elementary Learning Support Aide, Middle School Paraeducator

  • 25-9043 Teaching Assistants, Special Education

    Assist teachers to provide academic and life skills instruction to students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities.

    Illustrative examples: Special Education Classroom Aide

  • 25-9044 Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

    Support postsecondary faculty in instructional activities such as grading, discussion facilitation, and exam preparation.

    Illustrative examples: College Biology Teaching Assistant, University Teaching Assistant

  • 25-9049 Teaching Assistants, All Other

    All teaching assistants not listed separately.

    Illustrative examples: Adult ESL Teacher Aide, Adult Literacy Teaching Aide





25-9090 Miscellaneous Educational Instruction and Library Workers



This broad occupation is the same as the detailed occupation:


  • 25-9099 Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other

    All educational instruction and library workers not listed separately.

    Illustrative examples: Aptitude Test (SAT) Grader, GED® Examiner


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