All About Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors

Example of Ethnic or Cultural Studies Professor Job 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.

Ethnic or Cultural Studies Professor Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
• Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
• Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
• Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
• Act as advisers to student organizations.

Ethnic or Cultural Studies Professor Skills

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.

Types of Area, Ethnic, or Cultural Studies Professor

• African American Studies Director
• Lecturer
• Africana Studies Professor
• Religious Studies Professor
• Hawaiian Studies Lecturer

Job Opportunities for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors

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. There will be an estimated 1,000 positions for Ethnic or Cultural Studies Professor per year.

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.

Ethnic or Cultural Studies Professor Salary

The salary for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors ranges between about $36,380 and $153,790 a year.

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 each U.S. state?

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

Tools & Technologies Used by Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors

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

Becoming an Ethnic or Cultural Studies Professor

Education needed to be an Area, Ethnic, or Cultural Studies Professor:

What work experience do I need to become an Ethnic or Cultural Studies Professor?

Where Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors Work

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors work in the following industries:

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References:

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

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