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Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

SOC 25-1063.00Job Zone 5 · Extensive Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers the full scope of postsecondary economics instruction, from entry-level teaching and research support in accredited college and university settings through executive-level curriculum leadership, doctoral mentorship, and discipline-shaping scholarship at research-intensive institutions.

Sources:O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.SkillsCrosswalkSkillsCrosswalk — O*NET enrichment + adjacency index. Opens in new tab.
Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Undergraduate lecture content on foundational topics such as supply and demand or basic macroeconomics — prepare and deliver under faculty mentor guidance in a college classroom setting.
  2. Course syllabi and homework assignments aligned to departmental learning objectives — draft and submit for supervisor review prior to semester start.
  3. Current economics literature and peer-reviewed journals — read and summarize to stay informed of developments in a specific subfield under the direction of a senior faculty member.
  4. Student assignments and short-answer examinations — evaluate and assign grades using established rubrics provided by the supervising instructor.
  5. Student attendance records and grade entries — maintain accurately in the institution's learning management system following departmental recordkeeping protocols.
  6. Examination questions for introductory economics courses — compile under the guidance of a course coordinator, ensuring alignment with stated learning outcomes.
  7. Analytical or scientific software such as Stata or R — apply to basic econometric exercises when preparing data demonstrations for supervised lab or recitation sections.
  8. Word processing and course management software — use to format and distribute handouts, lecture slides, and assignment sheets to enrolled students.
  9. Professional economics conferences and departmental colloquia — attend and observe to begin building awareness of active research debates in the discipline.
  10. Preliminary research data and literature reviews — collect and organize under faculty supervision in support of an ongoing departmental research project.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Lectures on intermediate-level topics such as price theory, game theory, or introductory econometrics — prepare and deliver independently to undergraduate cohorts with routine departmental oversight.
  2. Course materials including syllabi, problem sets, and case studies — revise each semester based on student performance data and instructor feedback in a four-year college environment.
  3. Empirical research manuscripts — draft and submit to peer-reviewed journals, incorporating constructive reviewer feedback through the revision process.
  4. Student class work, papers, and examinations — evaluate with consistent rubrics and return timely, substantive written feedback that promotes deeper economic reasoning.
  5. Course-specific examinations — compile, administer, and grade with growing independence, delegating routine scoring tasks to teaching assistants when appropriate.
  6. Developments in the economics literature — monitor regularly by reading working papers, attending regional conferences, and engaging in collegial discussion to update course content.
  7. Database and information retrieval software — use to access economic datasets such as FRED or WRDS for integrating real-world data examples into lectures and assignments.
  8. Instructional strategies — select and adapt for mixed-ability undergraduate classrooms, applying principles of active learning to improve student engagement with quantitative material.
  9. Student grade records and required compliance documentation — maintain with full accuracy in university administrative systems throughout the academic term.
  10. Foundational curriculum elements — evaluate against program learning outcomes and propose incremental revisions to the curriculum committee for consideration.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Graduate and advanced undergraduate seminars in specialized areas such as labor economics, macroeconomic theory, or applied econometrics — design and lead autonomously, integrating current research frontiers into course content.
  2. Complex non-routine student performance challenges — assess and address through differentiated instructional approaches and individualized feedback within a research-intensive university context.
  3. Original peer-reviewed research — conduct, write, and publish in top-tier economics journals or academic presses, advancing knowledge in a recognized subfield.
  4. Full course curricula — plan, evaluate, and substantially revise across multiple offerings, aligning content with evolving disciplinary standards and institutional accreditation requirements.
  5. Comprehensive examination programs at the graduate level — design, administer, and evaluate, including qualifying examinations that assess mastery of doctoral-level economic theory and methods.
  6. Analytical and financial modeling software — apply proficiently to generate and interpret sophisticated econometric analyses used as pedagogical illustrations and in independent research.
  7. Emerging developments across several areas of economics — synthesize through active participation in national and international professional conferences, incorporating insights into both teaching and scholarship.
  8. Doctoral dissertations and master's theses — supervise and evaluate as primary or secondary advisor, guiding graduate students through original research design, data collection, and writing.
  9. Interdisciplinary research collaborations — lead or contribute substantively, applying economic methods to complex social, policy, or business problems in partnership with colleagues across departments.
  10. Instructional technology tools including web-based courseware and statistical computing environments — integrate strategically into course design to deepen students' applied quantitative competencies.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Departmental or school-level curriculum frameworks in economics — set strategic direction for revision and innovation, ensuring coherence across undergraduate and graduate programs at an institutional scale.
  2. Junior faculty and doctoral students — mentor systematically in research methodology, pedagogy, grant writing, and professional development to strengthen the department's scholarly pipeline.
  3. Large-scale original research agendas — conceptualize and lead, securing external funding and coordinating multi-investigator teams whose findings shape national or international policy discourse.
  4. Faculty hiring, promotion, and tenure processes — contribute to and lead as committee chair or department chair, defining standards of excellence that elevate the department's academic reputation.
  5. Institutional academic governance — represent the economics faculty on university-wide committees, influencing policies on curriculum, accreditation, resource allocation, and shared governance.
  6. High-impact publications in flagship journals and major academic presses — produce and disseminate consistently, establishing a recognized body of scholarship that defines the state of the subfield.
  7. Professional associations, editorial boards, and national conference programs — lead or hold executive roles, shaping the discipline's scholarly agenda and knowledge dissemination standards.
  8. Innovative pedagogical models for economics education — develop and evaluate at scale, publishing findings and presenting best practices to influence teaching standards across peer institutions.
  9. Strategic external partnerships with government agencies, central banks, and research institutes — cultivate and steward, translating departmental expertise into applied policy impact and sponsored research opportunities.
  10. Departmental culture of intellectual curiosity, integrity, and achievement — foster by modeling exemplary scholarly and teaching conduct and establishing norms that attract and retain top-tier faculty and graduate students.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

Sources:Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab.Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab.WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.
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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted course material drafting — uses an LLM to generate first drafts of syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts, then reviews and edits each output against course learning objectives Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Literature scanning delegation — submits recent journal abstracts to an AI assistant to surface key themes and flag relevant findings, accelerating the process of keeping current with field developments Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Lecture content enrichment — directs an AI tool to propose illustrative examples, updated statistics, and real-world cases for topics such as macroeconomics and price theory, then selects and integrates only material that withstands disciplinary scrutiny Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Grading rubric construction — uses an AI assistant to draft detailed grading criteria for written assignments and problem sets, then refines criteria based on course standards and submits the final rubric to students Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Research literature synthesis — hands off a curated reading list to an AI assistant to produce comparative summaries across papers, then critically evaluates the synthesis before incorporating insights into lectures or manuscripts Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Econometrics problem-set generation — orchestrates an AI tool through the full pipeline of drafting, varying parameters, and formatting quantitative exercises, retaining authorship of pedagogical sequencing and correct solutions Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Formative feedback at scale — deploys an AI tool to generate individualized written feedback on student essays, then reviews flagged edge cases and overrides AI commentary where disciplinary nuance is misrepresented Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Research draft acceleration — delegates structuring and early prose of literature-review sections to an AI assistant, saving substantial authoring time while personally controlling argument construction and original analysis Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  4. Human-technology interaction pedagogy — designs course modules that require students to interrogate AI-generated economic analyses, developing their critical evaluation of automated reasoning as a transferable disciplinary skill WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. Autonomous AI workflow orchestration — architects multi-step AI pipelines that link literature retrieval, data summarization, and draft generation for research projects, auditing each handoff point for validity and maintaining scholarly accountability throughout Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Disciplinary quality gatekeeping — establishes department-level standards for acceptable AI collaboration in research and instruction, drawing on the occupation's Q2 augmentation profile to distinguish tasks where AI output is reliable from those demanding unmediated expert judgment Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. High-autonomy research collaboration — assigns AI agents sustained sub-tasks such as coding econometric replication scripts or generating comparative policy briefs, then integrates outputs into publishable work after rigorous verification Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  4. AI-literacy curriculum leadership — designs and teaches graduate-level modules on the epistemological limits and productive uses of LLMs in economic research, grounding instruction in empirical evidence on AI autonomy and augmentation patterns Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 7655
Augment share: 95%
Time saved: 81.9%
AI autonomy: 3.07
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Speaking
Score: 48.5 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Human-Technology Interaction
human_technology_interaction
Sources:Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab.Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab.WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.

Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication12 statements
Emerging
  1. Lecture delivery — presents introductory economic concepts such as supply and demand to undergraduate students using structured verbal explanations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Syllabus writing — drafts course syllabi that outline learning objectives, assignment schedules, and grading policies for economics courses O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Student query response — answers basic student questions about course content during office hours using accessible language Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Econometric concept explanation — explains quantitative methods such as regression analysis to students by connecting abstract theory to real-world data examples Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Assignment feedback — provides written commentary on student problem sets and papers that identifies conceptual errors and directs improvement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Classroom discussion facilitation — moderates seminar discussions on macroeconomic policy by prompting students with Socratic questions to deepen analysis O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Multi-level lecture adaptation — delivers price theory and macroeconomics lectures calibrated to both undergraduate and graduate audiences, adjusting technical depth and terminology accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Scholarly writing — produces research manuscripts on economic topics structured for peer-reviewed journals, integrating empirical findings with theoretical frameworks O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Curriculum documentation — authors detailed course handouts and instructional materials that translate complex econometric content into sequenced, learnable units O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Conference scholarship communication — presents original economic research at professional conferences, synthesizing findings for expert audiences and engaging substantive methodological critique Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-disciplinary writing — publishes book-length scholarly works or edited volumes that communicate economic theory to audiences spanning academia, policy, and applied practice O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Mentored writing development — guides doctoral students through the process of writing publishable economics research, providing iterative feedback on argumentation, evidence, and structure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
2Leadership9 statements
Emerging
  1. Classroom initiative — takes responsibility for managing course pacing and student engagement from the first day of instruction, establishing clear expectations for participation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Committee participation — contributes to departmental committee meetings by offering input on course scheduling or program requirements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Course redesign leadership — leads revision of an economics course curriculum by gathering student performance data, reviewing current literature, and proposing updated learning objectives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Undergraduate advising — guides economics majors in course selection and academic planning by identifying student strengths and aligning them to program requirements O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Research team direction — supervises graduate research assistants on multi-semester empirical projects, setting milestones, delegating tasks, and providing technical oversight Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Program development — takes initiative in planning, evaluating, and revising departmental curricula by convening faculty, analyzing student outcome data, and implementing instructional improvements O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Doctoral mentorship — leads dissertation committees by guiding candidates through research design, econometric methodology, and scholarly publication processes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Departmental leadership — assumes formal leadership roles such as graduate program director or department chair, setting strategic direction for faculty development and curriculum innovation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Field-level influence — shapes economics education nationally by leading professional association committees, authoring accreditation standards, or developing widely adopted teaching frameworks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition9 statements
Emerging
  1. Teaching reflection — identifies gaps between intended learning outcomes and actual student performance after delivering an introductory economics lecture Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Study habit awareness — recognizes personal learning preferences and applies them when engaging with new economic literature or methodological techniques Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Instructional self-assessment — reviews student evaluation data and exam results to diagnose weaknesses in one's own explanatory approach to economic concepts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Research process monitoring — tracks progress on scholarly writing projects by setting interim milestones and evaluating whether analytical strategies are producing defensible findings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Pedagogical strategy evaluation — systematically compares outcomes across different instructional methods such as case studies, problem sets, and Socratic discussion to refine economics teaching practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Scholarly self-regulation — plans research timelines with awareness of one's own cognitive load, balancing teaching responsibilities against publication deadlines through deliberate prioritization Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Feedback integration — adjusts course content and delivery based on formative assessment data and peer observation, explicitly articulating what changed and why Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Expertise modeling — makes one's own economic reasoning process transparent to graduate students by narrating analytical decisions, uncertainty, and revision during research seminars Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Lifelong learning architecture — designs a personal professional development plan that anticipates emerging subfields in economics and charts deliberate strategies for acquiring new methodological competencies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking10 statements
Emerging
  1. Economic argument evaluation — identifies the core assumptions underlying a basic macroeconomic argument presented in an undergraduate textbook Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Data interpretation — reads and interprets summary statistics from economic datasets to support introductory classroom examples O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Model critique — evaluates the limitations of standard price theory models by examining simplifying assumptions and testing them against empirical evidence in course preparation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Student reasoning assessment — grades economics papers by distinguishing logically valid arguments from those resting on unsupported assumptions or misapplied theory Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Literature synthesis — reads current economics journals to assess the strength of competing empirical claims and integrates defensible findings into course content O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Research design judgment — evaluates alternative econometric specifications for a study, selecting identification strategies that address endogeneity and omitted variable bias Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Policy analysis — applies economic reasoning to assess the causal claims and distributional consequences embedded in public policy proposals, communicating findings in teaching and research Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Examination construction — designs exam questions that require students to analyze economic scenarios, identify unstated assumptions, and evaluate competing theoretical predictions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Peer review execution — provides expert critical evaluation of submitted economics manuscripts by assessing theoretical coherence, methodological rigor, and contribution to the field Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Paradigm interrogation — leads graduate seminars that challenge prevailing economic orthodoxies by juxtaposing heterodox perspectives, empirical anomalies, and foundational assumptions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration9 statements
Emerging
  1. Departmental cooperation — participates constructively in faculty meetings by listening to colleagues' perspectives on course offerings and degree requirements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Co-teaching coordination — coordinates lecture topics and assignment calendars with a co-instructor to avoid redundancy in a team-taught economics course Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Interdisciplinary project work — collaborates with faculty from adjacent disciplines such as political science or sociology on research projects examining economic behavior in social contexts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Shared curriculum revision — works with departmental colleagues to align learning objectives across economics course sequences, ensuring coherent skill progression for students O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Research co-authorship — collaborates with co-authors on empirical economics papers by dividing analytical responsibilities, reconciling interpretive differences, and producing jointly owned scholarly contributions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Graduate training collaboration — partners with other faculty advisors to provide consistent, complementary mentorship to doctoral students across dissertation stages Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Conference network engagement — participates in professional economics conferences by presenting work, providing substantive feedback to others, and building collaborative research relationships O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Cross-institutional research leadership — coordinates multi-institution research consortia in economics, managing shared data governance, publication agreements, and contributor roles across diverse academic teams Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Pedagogical community building — organizes faculty learning communities or workshops that advance collaborative development of economics teaching practices across departments or institutions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
6Character10 statements
Emerging
  1. Grading integrity — applies published rubric criteria consistently when evaluating student assignments and examinations, without favoritism or grade inflation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Attendance accountability — maintains accurate student attendance and grade records in compliance with institutional policies O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Academic honesty enforcement — responds to suspected student academic integrity violations through established institutional procedures while treating students with fairness and dignity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Transparent assessment — communicates grading criteria and performance expectations to students in advance, ensuring alignment between announced standards and applied evaluation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Conflict of interest disclosure — identifies and discloses potential conflicts of interest when engaging in consulting, research partnerships, or editorial service Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Research ethics adherence — conducts and reports economic research in full compliance with professional standards for data transparency, replication, and attribution of intellectual contributions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Inclusive professionalism — models respectful engagement with diverse economic perspectives and student backgrounds in classroom and departmental settings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Peer accountability — raises concerns about professional misconduct or methodological misrepresentation through appropriate scholarly or institutional channels Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Professional ethics leadership — contributes to the development of ethical standards in economics scholarship or education through service on AEA committees, IRB boards, or accreditation panels Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Role model integrity — demonstrates sustained alignment between stated professional values and observable behavior, earning trust from students, colleagues, and the broader scholarly community over a career Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity9 statements
Emerging
  1. Novel classroom example — creates original real-world scenarios to illustrate abstract economic concepts such as opportunity cost or price elasticity in ways not found in the assigned textbook Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Assignment variation — designs a non-standard homework format such as a policy memo or data analysis brief to engage students in applied economic reasoning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Innovative instructional design — develops case-study-based modules for courses in econometrics or macroeconomics that embed active problem-solving into lecture structures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Research question generation — identifies underexplored empirical questions in the economics literature and formulates original hypotheses with testable implications Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Pedagogical experimentation — pilots experimental instructional approaches such as flipped classroom formats or simulation games in economics courses, iterating based on student outcome evidence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Original theoretical contribution — develops novel theoretical frameworks or model extensions that advance understanding within a specialization such as behavioral economics or labor market dynamics Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-method research design — constructs research designs that creatively combine econometric, experimental, and qualitative methods to address questions resistant to single-method approaches Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Field-defining innovation — produces scholarship that opens new lines of inquiry in economics, recognized by the field through citation, replication, or adoption into graduate curricula Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Curriculum transformation — redesigns an entire degree program sequence by introducing novel course architectures, integrative capstones, or competency-based progressions that elevate student analytical capacity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset9 statements
Emerging
  1. Literature engagement — reads newly published economics research outside one's primary subfield to expand methodological and topical awareness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Feedback receptivity — seeks and incorporates student evaluation feedback to identify areas for improvement in course delivery Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Methodological upskilling — acquires proficiency in new econometric software or causal inference techniques to strengthen research and teaching capacity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Rejection resilience — revises and resubmits economics manuscripts following peer-review rejection by treating reviewer critiques as diagnostic information rather than final verdicts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Conference learning — attends professional economics conferences with deliberate intent to update understanding of frontier methods and emerging empirical findings, integrating insights into research and course content Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Teaching development investment — participates in pedagogical workshops or teaching certificate programs to expand instructional repertoire beyond traditional lecture formats Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Failure analysis — examines unsuccessful research projects or failed natural experiments to extract methodological lessons that inform subsequent study design Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Paradigm openness — integrates findings from behavioral, institutional, or heterodox economics into teaching and research even when they challenge established frameworks within one's primary specialization Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Mentored growth culture — cultivates a research and teaching environment in which graduate students and junior colleagues treat setbacks as learning inputs, modeling adaptive persistence through one's own scholarly practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness9 statements
Emerging
  1. Classroom presence — maintains focused attention during student questions and discussions rather than preparing subsequent lecture content while students are speaking Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Stress recognition — identifies signs of cognitive overload during high-demand periods such as grading season or end-of-semester deadlines and applies basic self-regulation strategies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Office hour attentiveness — gives undivided attention to individual students during advising meetings, noting emotional cues alongside academic concerns Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Deliberate course pacing — monitors student comprehension signals during lectures on complex topics such as game theory or econometric identification, adjusting pacing in real time Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Intentional feedback delivery — evaluates and returns graded student work with comments crafted to be constructive rather than reactive, reflecting on tone and pedagogical intent before submission Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Research focus management — structures deep-work writing blocks for economic research by minimizing interruptions and maintaining sustained concentration on complex analytical tasks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Seminar emotional regulation — moderates graduate seminars involving contested economic interpretations with calm, balanced facilitation that invites dissent without defensiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Contemplative teaching practice — integrates mindful inquiry techniques into economics pedagogy, prompting students to examine their own assumptions about economic behavior before engaging theoretical models Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional equanimity — navigates high-stakes departmental conflicts, budget constraints, or accreditation pressures with regulated emotional responses and clear, deliberate decision-making Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude9 statements
Emerging
  1. Publication persistence — continues developing a research manuscript through initial critical peer feedback without abandoning the project Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Course delivery under pressure — delivers scheduled lectures on macroeconomics or price theory during personally demanding periods, maintaining professional preparation standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Multi-semester research endurance — sustains progress on long-cycle empirical economics research projects across multiple semesters of competing teaching and service demands Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Student difficulty navigation — persists in finding alternative explanations for students who repeatedly struggle with econometric concepts, trying successive instructional strategies without frustration Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Grant rejection recovery — resubmits competitive research grant applications to NSF or similar bodies after unsuccessful rounds, revising methodology and framing based on reviewer input Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Tenure-track pressure management — maintains scholarly productivity and teaching quality across the sustained high-demand period of pre-tenure review without compromising professional standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Controversial research defense — presents and defends empirically grounded but unpopular economic findings in academic and public forums with intellectual courage and evidentiary discipline Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Career-long scholarly persistence — sustains a productive research agenda over decades, adapting to shifts in economic methodology, funding landscapes, and field priorities without abandoning rigorous inquiry Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional change courage — advocates for structural reforms in economics curriculum, hiring practices, or departmental culture in the face of institutional inertia, modeling principled persistence for junior colleagues Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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  1. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as econometrics, price theory, and macroeconomics.
  2. Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  3. Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  4. Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  5. Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  6. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  7. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  8. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
CIP education codes
01.010330.390130.400130.490130.510145.060145.060245.060345.060445.060545.069945.100451.200752.0601

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