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Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary in Michigan

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary in Michigan

Thinking about a career as an Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary in Michigan? Below are the key facts. Teach courses in anthropology or archeology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

What do Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary Make in Michigan?

For a anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary working in Michigan, the typical annual salary is $100,650 per year.Earnings range from $58,210 at the 10th percentile to $165,970 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $58,210 n/a
25th percentile $80,640 n/a
Median (50th) $100,650 $0.00
75th percentile $131,920 n/a
90th percentile $165,970 n/a
Salary ranges for Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary in Michigan

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Michigan compared to the national average — is 1.07.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary earn a median of $51,341 per year ($24.68/hour), higher than the Michigan median.

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary earnings in Michigan vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

National employment for 246,699 anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary in the U.S.. In Michigan alone, about 160 people work in this role. That puts the state above the typical state, which employs around 100 anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary.

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary in Michigan vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary

Top Michigan Metros for Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary

The metro areas below employ the most anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary in Michigan.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI 30 $99,790

Top States for Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary Employment

These states have the highest employment of anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary work.

State Number Employed
California 690
New York 610
Texas 370
Pennsylvania 290
North Carolina 270
Massachusetts 260
New Jersey 180
Colorado 170
Michigan 160
Washington 150
Illinois 150
Virginia 150
Indiana 120
Georgia 110
Connecticut 100
Tennessee 100
Oregon 90
Ohio 80
Wisconsin 80
Minnesota 80

Highest-Paying States for Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary

Where anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary earn the most: anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary.

State Annual Median Salary
California $119,490
Connecticut $109,670
Vermont $103,710
Massachusetts $103,050
New York $103,030
Kentucky $102,400
District of Columbia $102,030
Michigan $100,650
New Mexico $100,300
Virginia $99,980

Skills

Key anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Speaking  4.9 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  4.8 / 5
0
5
Writing  4.6 / 5
0
5
Instructing  4.5 / 5
0
5
Active Listening  4.4 / 5
0
5
Learning Strategies  4.4 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Sociology and Anthropology  5.0 / 5
0
5
History and Archeology  4.5 / 5
0
5
English Language  4.4 / 5
0
5
Education and Training  4.1 / 5
0
5
Geography  3.8 / 5
0
5
Philosophy and Theology  3.6 / 5
0
5

Abilities

Top abilities for anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Oral Expression  4.9 / 5
0
5
Speech Clarity  4.6 / 5
0
5
Written Expression  4.6 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  4.5 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.2 / 5
0
5
Inductive Reasoning  4.0 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary typically:

  • Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, career issues, and laboratory and field research.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as research methods, urban anthropology, and language and culture.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and present findings in professional journals, books, electronic media, or at professional conferences.
  • Supervise students' laboratory or field work.
  • Conduct ethnographic field research.
  • Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  • Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.

Work Activities

  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Getting Information
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Processing Information
  • Training and Teaching Others
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Working with Computers
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Thinking Creatively

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Cloud software In-demand technologies: Learning management system LMS

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

  • Anthropology
  • Sociology & Anthropology
  • Archeology
  • Geography and Anthropology
  • Classical & Ancient Studies
  • Geoarcheaology
  • Linguistics and Anthropology

Related occupations to anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary include:

Also Known As

Adjunct Anthropology Instructor, Adjunct Anthropology Lecturer, Adjunct Instructor, Anthropology Adjunct Professor, Anthropology Department Chair, Anthropology Faculty Member, Anthropology Instructor, Anthropology Lecturer, Anthropology Professor, Archaeology Professor, Archeology Faculty Member, Archeology Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, College Professor.

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