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

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.

Daily Life Of an Ethnic or Cultural Studies Professor

• Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as race and ethnic relations, gender studies, and cross-cultural perspectives.
• Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
• Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
• Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.

Ethnic or Cultural Studies Professor Required 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.

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Are There Job Opportunities for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors?

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 11,500 jobs in the United States for Area, Ethnic, or Cultural Studies Professor. 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. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 1,000 job openings in this field each 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.

Salary for an Ethnic or Cultural Studies Professor

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors make between $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

Learn what Area, Ethnic, or Cultural Studies Professor education requirements there are.

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Where Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors Work

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Those who work as an Area, Ethnic, or Cultural Studies Professor sometimes switch careers to one of these choices:

• Sociologists

References:

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

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