{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:07.377Z","occupation":{"soc":"25-1069.00","title":"Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other","group":"Educational Instruction & Library","sector":"61","jobZone":null,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers postsecondary social science instruction in community college, vocational, and four-year settings, spanning lecture delivery, course design, student evaluation, discussion facilitation, and program-level leadership.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Course syllabi and handout materials — draft and organize under faculty guidance for an introductory social science course.","Assigned readings and course texts — review and summarize key concepts in preparation for classroom delivery at a postsecondary institution.","Basic lecture content on social science topics — present to small groups following a supervisor-approved outline.","Student assignments and short papers — collect, log, and apply a provided rubric to grade under faculty oversight.","Classroom discussion prompts — introduce scripted questions to encourage student participation during supervised sessions.","Word processing and office suite software — use to format course documents and correspondence in a college or vocational setting.","Active listening techniques — apply during student interactions to identify common areas of confusion in introductory coursework.","Email communication with enrolled students — draft and send routine announcements using institutional electronic mail software.","Homework assignment schedules — compile and distribute according to a template provided by the lead instructor.","Basic learning strategies — recognize and apply standard instructional approaches when assisting with undergraduate social science classes."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Weekly lectures on topics such as financial accounting principles or introductory psychology — prepare and deliver independently to undergraduate students in a postsecondary classroom.","Student class work, assignments, and papers — evaluate and assign grades consistently using self-developed rubrics aligned to course learning objectives.","Classroom discussions on social science concepts — facilitate and moderate with minimal supervision, redirecting off-topic exchanges to meet instructional goals.","Course syllabi and homework assignment sequences — design and update each term to reflect current disciplinary content in a community college or vocational setting.","Analytical or scientific software — integrate into coursework to help students explore data sets relevant to social science topics.","Spreadsheet software — use to track student performance data and identify patterns requiring early academic intervention.","Reading comprehension and critical thinking exercises — incorporate into lesson plans to develop students' analytical skills across familiar social science subject areas.","Instructional handouts and supplemental materials — produce using word processing and web platform tools to support diverse learning needs in the classroom.","Student questions and in-class concerns — address using active listening and deductive reasoning to adapt explanations in real time.","Administrative records such as attendance logs and grade reports — maintain accurately in compliance with institutional requirements."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Undergraduate and graduate lectures on complex social science topics — develop and deliver autonomously, adjusting depth and pacing to meet varied learner needs across multiple course sections.","Non-routine student performance issues, including academic integrity concerns — assess, document, and resolve using institutional policy and professional judgment.","Seminar and discussion-based courses — design and lead, employing Socratic questioning and evidence-based facilitation techniques to deepen critical inquiry.","Comprehensive course curricula, including syllabi, assessments, and sequenced assignments — construct from scratch in alignment with program outcomes at a postsecondary institution.","Analytical and scientific software tools — embed meaningfully into course design so students apply quantitative reasoning to real social science datasets.","Written expression and oral presentation standards — model and coach explicitly through structured feedback on student papers and class presentations.","Interdisciplinary social science content drawing on psychology, mathematics, and management principles — integrate coherently across full course offerings.","Diverse student populations with varied preparation levels — differentiate instruction and learning strategies to support equitable academic achievement.","Peer instructors and teaching assistants — mentor and provide formative guidance on lecture delivery and grading consistency.","Program-level assessment data — analyze using spreadsheet software to evaluate course effectiveness and inform continuous improvement efforts."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Department-wide curriculum frameworks for social science instruction — lead the design and revision of, ensuring alignment with institutional mission and accreditation standards.","Instructional quality standards across multiple course sections and faculty — establish, monitor, and refine at an organizational level within a postsecondary institution.","Emerging pedagogical research and disciplinary developments — synthesize and translate into professional development initiatives for faculty colleagues.","Strategic program planning processes including new course proposals and learning outcome mapping — drive and present to academic leadership and governance bodies.","Complex or escalated student performance and conduct situations — adjudicate and resolve in accordance with institutional policy, modeling integrity and equity.","Cross-disciplinary collaboration among social science faculty — champion and coordinate to create coherent, integrated student learning experiences across the curriculum.","Institutional adoption of educational technology platforms and analytical software — advocate for, pilot, and lead training to expand faculty capacity.","Mentorship relationships with junior faculty and instructors — cultivate systematically, providing structured observation, coaching, and career guidance.","Grant proposals and external partnerships supporting social science education — author and negotiate to secure resources that advance program quality and student outcomes.","Accreditation self-studies and program review documentation — lead the preparation and submission of, synthesizing evidence of teaching effectiveness and institutional impact."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 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