What You Need to Know About Area, Ethnic, or Cultural Studies Professor

Ethnic or Cultural Studies Professor Job Description Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women’s studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

List of Ethnic or Cultural Studies Professor Job Duties

• Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, and on career issues.
• Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
• Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as race and ethnic relations, gender studies, and cross-cultural perspectives.
• Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

What Skills Do You Need to Work as an Ethnic or Cultural Studies Professor?

These are the skills Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors say are the most useful in their careers:

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Other Ethnic or Cultural Studies Professor Job Titles

• Professor
• Latin American Studies Professor
• Classics Professor
• American Studies Professor
• Assistant Professor

What Kind of Ethnic or Cultural Studies Professor Job Opportunities Are There?

There were about 11,500 jobs for Area, Ethnic, or Cultural Studies Professor in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 10.4% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 1,200 new jobs for Area, Ethnic, or Cultural Studies Professor by 2026. The BLS estimates 1,000 yearly job openings in this field.

The states with the most job growth for Ethnic or Cultural Studies Professor are Utah, Colorado, and Mississippi. Watch out if you plan on working in Wyoming, South Carolina, or Oregon. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Salary for an Ethnic or Cultural Studies Professor

The average yearly salary of an Ethnic or Cultural Studies Professor ranges between $36,380 and $153,790.

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors who work in Arkansas, California, or New Hampshire, make the highest salaries.

How much do Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors make in different U.S. states?

State	Annual Mean Salary
Arizona	$75,240
Arkansas	$118,080
California	$96,200
Colorado	$65,020
Florida	$77,360
Georgia	$51,590
Hawaii	$71,610
Illinois	$74,010
Indiana	$79,960
Kansas	$78,350
Kentucky	$66,740
Maine	$79,080
Maryland	$86,280
Massachusetts	$98,380
Minnesota	$86,000
Mississippi	$81,890
Missouri	$70,560
New Hampshire	$88,620
New York	$93,280
North Carolina	$82,580
Ohio	$80,260
Oregon	$80,490
Pennsylvania	$93,440
Tennessee	$76,650
Texas	$65,060
Utah	$87,380
Virginia	$76,950
Washington	$75,940
Wisconsin	$69,580

What Tools & Technology do Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors Use?

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Web browser software
• Data entry software
• Email software
• Word processing software
• Microsoft Windows
• Google Docs
• FileMaker Pro
• Youtube
• Google Drive
• Calendar and scheduling software
• Blackboard Learn
• Learning management system LMS
• DOC Cop
• iParadigms Turnitin
• Course management system software

How to Become an Ethnic or Cultural Studies Professor

Are there Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors education requirements?

How many years of work experience do I need?

Where Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors Work

The table below shows the approximate number of Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors employed by various industries.

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References:

• Bureau of Labor Statistics
• College Factual
• O*NET Online

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