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Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

SOC 25-1067.00Job Zone 5 · Extensive Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers postsecondary sociology instruction, curriculum development, scholarly research and publication, and academic leadership across university and college environments requiring advanced graduate-level expertise.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Student assignments and papers — evaluate and return with written feedback under faculty mentorship in an undergraduate sociology course.
  2. Classroom discussions on foundational sociological topics — initiate and facilitate with structured prompts under the guidance of a supervising professor.
  3. Course examinations — compile and administer according to departmental templates and established grading rubrics in a postsecondary setting.
  4. Introductory lectures on race, ethnic relations, and social stratification — prepare and deliver to undergraduate students using provided course frameworks.
  5. Syllabi and homework assignments — draft and distribute following departmental guidelines and accreditation requirements for sociology courses.
  6. Current sociological literature and peer-reviewed journals — read and summarize to remain current with emerging field developments under faculty direction.
  7. Preliminary research data — collect and organize using analytical software in support of a faculty-led research project at a university setting.
  8. Existing course content and instructional materials — review and identify areas for revision with guidance from department curriculum committees.
  9. Grading criteria and rubrics — apply consistently to student class work using institutionally approved assessment tools in a postsecondary classroom.
  10. Word processing and office suite software — use to produce instructional handouts, correspondence, and course documents in a department office environment.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Student papers and class work across multiple course sections — evaluate and grade independently using self-developed rubrics aligned to learning outcomes in a postsecondary sociology program.
  2. Seminar and lecture-format classroom discussions on topics such as measurement, data collection, and workplace social relations — moderate and redirect with reduced supervisory oversight.
  3. Midterm and final examinations — compile, administer, and score autonomously, delegating proctoring tasks to teaching assistants when appropriate.
  4. Undergraduate and graduate lectures on sociological theory and research methods — prepare and deliver with increasing depth, integrating current scholarship into course content.
  5. Comprehensive course materials including syllabi, reading lists, and assignment sequences — develop and refine independently across recurring course offerings.
  6. Professional conferences and colloquia — attend and participate to sustain engagement with disciplinary developments and apply insights to classroom instruction.
  7. Independent research projects — design and conduct within a defined area of sociological inquiry, submitting findings to peer-reviewed journals for publication.
  8. Course curricula for assigned sections — evaluate and revise periodically based on student performance data and evolving disciplinary standards.
  9. Database and information retrieval software — use to locate peer-reviewed sources and manage bibliographic data in support of teaching and research activities.
  10. Student learning progress across a course term — monitor using gradebook and learning management systems, adjusting instructional pacing as needed.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Graduate and undergraduate student work across diverse course formats — evaluate with sophisticated analytical judgment, providing substantive written commentary that advances student scholarly development.
  2. Complex seminar discussions on contested sociological topics such as intersectionality, globalization, or social movement theory — facilitate and moderate autonomously, fostering rigorous intellectual exchange.
  3. Full examination cycles including design, administration, grading, and grade appeals — oversee independently across multiple courses, delegating to and supervising graduate teaching assistants.
  4. Advanced graduate seminars and undergraduate lecture courses — prepare and deliver with scholarly authority, integrating original research and cutting-edge literature into every instructional session.
  5. Adaptive course materials responding to emerging sociological events and new empirical findings — develop and deploy rapidly without supervisory input, maintaining syllabus coherence and rigor.
  6. Peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and book chapters — produce consistently as a recognized contributor within a defined subfield of sociology.
  7. Multi-semester research agendas — design, fund through grant applications, and execute using analytical and scientific software, producing findings that inform both scholarship and teaching.
  8. Program-level curricula — plan, evaluate, and revise collaboratively with departmental faculty, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and disciplinary best practices.
  9. Diverse student populations with varying learning needs — assess using social perceptiveness and adaptive instructional strategies to promote equitable academic outcomes in postsecondary settings.
  10. Complex interdisciplinary questions bridging sociology, psychology, law, and philosophy — address through critical thinking and inductive reasoning in research and graduate-level instruction.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Departmental academic standards for grading and student assessment — establish and institutionalize, ensuring consistency and scholarly rigor across all faculty and course offerings.
  2. Department-wide pedagogical culture — shape by modeling exemplary discussion facilitation practices and mentoring junior faculty in evidence-based instructional methods.
  3. Institutional examination and assessment policies — lead the design and evaluation of, aligning departmental practices with university accreditation and regional academic standards.
  4. University-wide or consortium-level curriculum reform initiatives — spearhead, drawing on deep expertise in sociological theory, research methodology, and learning science to drive transformative change.
  5. Scholarly book manuscripts, edited volumes, and major journal articles — produce and shepherd to publication, establishing a nationally or internationally recognized research identity within sociology.
  6. Professional conference programs, editorial boards, and disciplinary task forces — lead and shape, advancing the field's intellectual agenda and representing the institution in national scholarly communities.
  7. Cross-institutional research collaborations and externally funded research centers — direct, integrating teams of faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students around high-impact sociological questions.
  8. Graduate program design including admissions criteria, degree requirements, and mentorship structures — architect and steward, ensuring the production of future sociological scholars and educators.
  9. Strategic instructional technology adoption across the department — champion and guide, evaluating computer-based training software and analytical platforms for integration into faculty teaching practice.
  10. Departmental vision, faculty development priorities, and resource allocation — set and lead at the executive level, cultivating a culture of intellectual curiosity, integrity, and scholarly achievement.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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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 AI writing tool to generate first drafts of syllabi, homework prompts, and handout text, then manually reviews and edits each document before distribution Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Lecture outline generation — prompts an AI assistant to produce structured outlines on topics such as race and ethnic relations or workplace social relations, retaining authorship of the pedagogical framing Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. AI-supported grading feedback — delegates first-pass written feedback on student papers to an AI tool, then reviews, revises, and finalizes comments to ensure disciplinary accuracy and fairness 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. Discussion question scaffolding — directs an AI assistant to generate Socratic discussion prompts aligned with assigned readings, then curates and sequences them for classroom facilitation WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Examination item drafting — uses an AI writing assistant to produce candidate exam questions and answer keys, applying disciplinary judgment to accept, reject, or revise each item before administration Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. High-volume assessment workflow — integrates AI tools into the full grading pipeline for large undergraduate courses, cutting processing time substantially while personally auditing a representative sample for bias and accuracy 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. Adaptive lecture content — directs an AI assistant to tailor lecture materials to different student preparation levels, then evaluates the output for sociological rigor and learning-strategy alignment before delivery 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..
  3. Literature synthesis delegation — hands off targeted database queries and preliminary synthesis tasks to an AI tool, then critically evaluates the output for theoretical coherence and citation accuracy before incorporating findings into course content Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  4. Rubric co-construction — collaborates with an AI assistant to build detailed analytic rubrics for written assignments, stress-testing each criterion against discipline-specific standards and then finalizing independently WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. AI-integrated curriculum design — orchestrates AI tools across the full course-design cycle, from learning-objective generation through assessment alignment, retaining scholarly judgment at every decision node while achieving significant time savings across the workflow 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..
  2. Critical AI-use mentorship — models and teaches students how to use AI writing and research tools responsibly within sociological inquiry, framing the human-technology boundary as an explicit learning objective in course design WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Institutional AI-practice leadership — synthesizes empirical evidence on AI collaboration patterns in postsecondary education to advise department policy on appropriate AI use in teaching, assessment, and research productivity 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: 7920
Augment share: 95%
Time saved: 82.6%
AI autonomy: 3.06
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Speaking
Score: 48.5 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Human-Technology Interaction
human_technology_interaction
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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.

1Communication14 statements
Emerging
  1. Lecture delivery — presents introductory sociological concepts to undergraduate audiences using prepared notes and structured outlines 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. Discussion facilitation — initiates classroom conversations on topics such as race and ethnic relations by posing open-ended questions to prompt student engagement O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Written feedback — provides basic written comments on student assignments to convey grading rationale and areas for 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.
Developing
  1. Audience-adaptive lecturing — adjusts sociological content complexity and vocabulary when moving between undergraduate surveys and graduate seminars 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. Discussion moderation — facilitates and redirects classroom dialogue on sensitive topics such as inequality and workplace social relations to maintain productive discourse O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Scholarly writing — drafts research findings on sociological phenomena for submission to peer-reviewed journals or edited volumes O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Syllabus communication — constructs course syllabi that clearly articulate learning objectives, assignment expectations, and grading criteria to diverse student populations O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Multimodal instruction — delivers lectures integrating primary data, visual sociological models, and real-world case studies to reinforce theoretical frameworks for varied learners 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 communication — presents sociological research intersecting psychology, history, and anthropology to interdisciplinary faculty audiences and conference participants O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Student assessment dialogue — conducts structured one-on-one feedback conversations that translate evaluation criteria into actionable improvement strategies for student writers 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.
  4. Publication communication — crafts book chapters and journal articles that translate complex sociological research for both specialist and informed general audiences O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Keynote scholarship communication — presents original sociological research at national conferences, framing findings within broader disciplinary conversations and policy 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.
  2. Mentored academic writing — guides doctoral students through the full arc of scholarly manuscript development, from argument construction to revision for peer review 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. Curriculum narrative design — architects program-level communication frameworks that align course sequencing, instructional language, and assessment voice across a sociology degree program O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
2Leadership11 statements
Emerging
  1. Course ownership — takes responsibility for preparing and organizing all course materials, including syllabi, handouts, and homework assignments, for an assigned section 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 encouragement — motivates individual students during office hours by connecting their sociological questions to broader career and intellectual pathways Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Curriculum committee participation — contributes to departmental review of course content, sequence, and instructional methods as a collaborative faculty voice O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Undergraduate advising leadership — guides students in selecting sociological research topics and academic trajectories aligned with their goals and department offerings 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 administration — designs, administers, and oversees grading processes for course examinations, delegating components appropriately when managing large enrollment courses O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Research team leadership — directs graduate research assistants through data collection, analysis, and manuscript preparation within a defined sociological study 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 revision leadership — leads departmental evaluation and revision of sociology program curricula, course content, and instructional methodologies to align with field developments O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Colleague development — mentors junior faculty in pedagogical strategies, research productivity, and professional conference engagement within the sociology department Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Program directorship — assumes leadership of a sociology degree program or research center, setting strategic direction for curriculum, hiring, and scholarly identity 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. Field-level influence — shapes sociological discourse through editorial board service, grant review panels, or leadership in professional sociological associations 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. Institutional curriculum leadership — leads cross-departmental general education reform initiatives that embed sociological literacy into institution-wide learning outcomes O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition10 statements
Emerging
  1. Teaching self-assessment — reflects on the clarity and effectiveness of individual lectures after delivery to identify areas needing revision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Reading strategy awareness — selects appropriate reading strategies when engaging with dense sociological theory or quantitative research literature for 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.
Developing
  1. Instructional monitoring — monitors student comprehension signals during lectures and discussions to calibrate pacing and adjust explanations of sociological concepts 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.
  2. Scholarly self-regulation — plans and tracks personal research writing goals across a semester, adjusting timelines in response to 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.
Applying
  1. Pedagogical evaluation — systematically evaluates the effectiveness of instructional methods against student learning outcomes data, then revises course design 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. Research cognition monitoring — identifies gaps in one's own sociological expertise through literature review and professional conference engagement, then maps targeted learning strategies 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. Assessment calibration — reflects on grading consistency across student cohorts and adjusts rubric language and feedback practices to reduce evaluative bias Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Teaching philosophy articulation — constructs a detailed, evidence-based account of one's own pedagogical beliefs and their disciplinary grounding, updated through sustained reflective practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Mentored metacognitive development — teaches graduate students explicit strategies for monitoring their own comprehension of sociological theory and managing dissertation-stage cognitive overload 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. Disciplinary knowledge mapping — maintains a dynamic self-assessment of one's scholarly expertise relative to emerging subfields in sociology, directing professional development 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.
4Critical Thinking11 statements
Emerging
  1. Source evaluation — assesses the credibility, methodology, and disciplinary relevance of sociological texts and data sources when preparing course readings 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 analysis — examines student papers for logical coherence, use of sociological evidence, and clarity of argument before assigning evaluative grades O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Theoretical comparison — analyzes competing sociological frameworks such as functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism to select appropriate lenses for 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. Research design critique — evaluates the methodological assumptions, sampling decisions, and validity claims in published sociological studies for classroom discussion or peer review O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Curriculum reasoning — applies evidence from student performance data and disciplinary trends to justify revisions in course content and instructional sequencing O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Assumption identification — exposes unstated assumptions in sociological arguments presented in lectures, student work, and scholarly literature, modeling rigorous analytical practice for students 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. Empirical judgment — synthesizes conflicting sociological evidence across multiple studies to form defensible interpretive conclusions in original research publications O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Assessment validity analysis — critically evaluates whether examination instruments and rubrics accurately measure intended sociological learning outcomes, revising instruments based on findings 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. Paradigm critique — produces original scholarship that interrogates foundational assumptions within a sociological subfield, advancing theoretical debates in peer-reviewed venues 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 critical reasoning cultivation — designs doctoral seminars that systematically develop students' capacity to evaluate sociological evidence, identify disciplinary blind spots, and construct original arguments 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-disciplinary synthesis — constructs research frameworks that integrate sociological, psychological, and historical evidence to address complex social phenomena beyond any single discipline's reach O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration11 statements
Emerging
  1. Collegial resource sharing — shares syllabi, reading lists, and instructional materials with departmental colleagues preparing related sociology courses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Student group facilitation — structures in-class collaborative activities that require students to apply sociological concepts collectively and report findings to the group 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.
Developing
  1. Co-instruction coordination — coordinates with colleagues teaching linked or cross-listed courses to align learning objectives and avoid content duplication across sociology offerings 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 collaboration initiation — partners with faculty within or across institutions on joint sociological research projects, negotiating authorship and task division O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Committee contribution — participates constructively in departmental and institutional governance committees, offering sociological expertise to shared decision-making processes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Interdisciplinary research teaming — collaborates with scholars from psychology, history, and anthropology on mixed-method research projects, integrating diverse disciplinary contributions into cohesive publications O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Curriculum co-design — works with colleagues to collaboratively plan, evaluate, and revise the sociology program curriculum, incorporating multiple faculty perspectives and student outcome data O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Graduate student collaboration — partners with doctoral advisees as genuine intellectual collaborators in data collection, analysis, and co-authored scholarly writing 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. Field-wide collaborative network building — cultivates and sustains research partnerships across institutions and disciplines that generate multi-site sociological studies and edited scholarly volumes 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. Departmental collaboration leadership — builds a departmental culture of sustained pedagogical collaboration by establishing peer observation programs, team-taught courses, and shared assessment practices Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Community-engaged research partnership — leads collaborative research projects that partner the department with community organizations, co-producing sociological knowledge with non-academic stakeholders 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.
6Character10 statements
Emerging
  1. Grading integrity — applies stated rubric criteria consistently and transparently when evaluating student assignments and examinations, disclosing grading rationale upon request 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. Professional punctuality — meets all course preparation, syllabus submission, and grade reporting deadlines as a baseline expression of faculty accountability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Confidentiality practice — handles sensitive student information, disability accommodations, and grade disputes with appropriate discretion and institutional compliance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Academic honesty enforcement — addresses academic dishonesty in student work through established institutional procedures, modeling ethical standards for the scholarly community 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. Transparent research practice — accurately represents methodological limitations and conflicting findings in published sociological research rather than selectively reporting results 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. Equitable classroom stewardship — implements inclusive grading, participation structures, and course policies that reflect a consistent ethical commitment to student fairness regardless of background 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. Collegial accountability — honors commitments to co-authors, committees, and students, acknowledging errors or delays honestly and taking corrective action without deflection Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Ethical research conduct — designs and conducts sociological research in full compliance with IRB protocols and disciplinary ethical standards, including informed consent and data protection O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Disciplinary ethics modeling — contributes to the sociology profession's ethical norms through service on research ethics panels, authorship of ethics guidelines, or mentored ethics instruction for graduate students 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 integrity leadership — champions transparent, accountable faculty governance and equitable institutional policies, influencing departmental and university culture toward higher ethical standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity10 statements
Emerging
  1. Instructional variety — introduces varied in-class activities such as case studies, role plays, or current events analysis to illustrate sociological concepts beyond standard lecture format 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 novelty — designs homework assignments that invite students to apply sociological frameworks to original observations from their own social environments O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Course redesign — reimagines course structure and content sequencing by incorporating emerging sociological literature, new media, and unconventional primary 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.
  2. Research question generation — formulates original sociological research questions that address understudied phenomena or apply established theories to new empirical 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.
Applying
  1. Innovative pedagogy — develops and tests experimental instructional formats such as community-based learning, collaborative ethnography projects, or data visualization exercises within sociology courses 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 — advances sociological knowledge by constructing novel conceptual frameworks or typologies through published research that extends existing disciplinary models O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Assessment redesign — invents alternative assessment formats such as policy briefs, documentary analyses, or public sociology presentations that measure sociological competency beyond conventional examinations 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. Paradigm-expanding scholarship — produces creative sociological research that introduces new methodological approaches or theoretical syntheses subsequently adopted by other scholars in 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. Curricular innovation leadership — pioneers new program models such as public sociology tracks, interdisciplinary concentrations, or community partnership curricula that reshape departmental offerings 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. Pedagogical invention dissemination — develops original teaching innovations for sociology instruction and publishes or presents them at scholarly teaching conferences, influencing practice across institutions 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.
8Growth Mindset10 statements
Emerging
  1. Literature currency — reads current sociological publications and attends professional conferences to maintain awareness of developments at the edges of one's expertise 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 — incorporates student course evaluation feedback into subsequent syllabus and instructional revisions without defensive resistance 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.
Developing
  1. Methodological skill expansion — pursues training in quantitative, qualitative, or computational research methods outside one's primary expertise to strengthen sociological research 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. Teaching experimentation — implements unfamiliar pedagogical strategies such as flipped classroom or discussion-based seminars, treating initial outcomes as learning data rather than performance judgments 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. Rejection processing — revises and resubmits scholarly manuscripts following peer review rejection, treating reviewer critique as essential input to scholarly 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.
Applying
  1. Interdisciplinary learning — systematically studies adjacent disciplines including psychology, history, and anthropology to enrich sociological analysis and broaden one's scholarly perspective 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. Formative self-assessment — collects mid-semester student feedback on instructional effectiveness and uses findings to adjust teaching approaches before final course evaluations 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. Career-long development planning — sets explicit annual research, teaching, and service development goals, tracking progress and recalibrating in response to changing disciplinary demands Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Growth culture modeling — publicly shares teaching failures, research missteps, and revision histories with graduate students and colleagues to normalize iterative development as scholarly identity 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. Disciplinary reorientation — pivots research focus to address emerging social phenomena or methodological advances, building new expertise through sustained self-directed learning at career mid-point or beyond 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.
9Mindfulness10 statements
Emerging
  1. Classroom presence — maintains attentive awareness of student engagement cues during lectures and discussions, adjusting delivery rather than remaining locked to prepared notes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Grading intentionality — approaches student paper evaluation with deliberate attention to each submission, resisting the tendency to apply automatic assessments based on prior student performance 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.
Developing
  1. Discussion emotional regulation — manages personal emotional reactions when classroom discussions on sensitive sociological topics such as race, class, or gender produce conflict or discomfort 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. Workload attention management — prioritizes teaching preparation, research writing, and service tasks with conscious intention, reducing fragmented multitasking across competing demands Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Student affect recognition — notices and responds appropriately to signs of student distress, confusion, or disengagement during in-person and online instruction 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 — provides evaluative feedback on student work with deliberate attention to tone, specificity, and timing to maximize developmental impact rather than merely justify grades 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 immersion — sustains focused attention on complex data analysis and writing tasks by establishing structured, distraction-limited work environments and routines Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Seminar facilitation attunement — reads group dynamics during graduate seminars with present-moment awareness, intervening precisely when discussion energy shifts toward unproductive patterns 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. Mindful mentorship — engages doctoral advisees with full attentive presence during advising meetings, accurately tracking emotional and intellectual states to provide contextually calibrated guidance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Contemplative pedagogy integration — incorporates research-supported reflective practices into sociology courses to develop students' capacity for sociological self-examination and present-moment social observation 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.
10Fortitude11 statements
Emerging
  1. Rejection persistence — continues revising and resubmitting scholarly manuscripts after peer review rejection, maintaining research productivity despite repeated setbacks in the publication process 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. Difficult classroom navigation — sustains instructional composure and continues facilitating discussion when classroom conversations on controversial sociological topics become uncomfortable or contested 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.
Developing
  1. Pre-tenure pressure endurance — maintains research output, teaching quality, and service contributions concurrently across the sustained high-pressure period leading to tenure review Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Ambiguous research persistence — continues pursuing a sociological research project through prolonged periods of unclear findings, methodological obstacles, or unresponsive data 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. Enrollment challenge response — adapts instructional strategies and maintains pedagogical commitment when assigned large or particularly disengaged student cohorts 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. Long-form scholarship completion — sustains the intellectual and motivational effort required to carry a book-length sociological manuscript from initial concept through final publication across multiple years 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 adversity navigation — maintains professional effectiveness and scholarly identity during periods of departmental conflict, budget reduction, or institutional reorganization Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Student failure resilience — sustains teaching commitment and course quality after cohorts with disappointing learning outcomes, using setbacks as diagnostic information rather than cause for disengagement 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. Scholarly courage — advances unpopular or paradigm-challenging sociological arguments in publications and conference presentations despite disciplinary resistance or professional risk 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. Crisis leadership fortitude — guides a department, program, or research center through sustained institutional crises, modeling composure and purposeful action for colleagues and students Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Longitudinal research commitment — sustains a multi-decade sociological research program through funding cycles, methodological revisions, and shifting disciplinary priorities, producing cumulative contributions 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.
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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O*NET skills
SpeakingLearning StrategiesReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingInstructingMonitoringCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessActive LearningTime ManagementJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingService Orientation
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English LanguageSociology and AnthropologyEducation and TrainingComputers and ElectronicsHistory and ArcheologyPsychologyPhilosophy and TheologyLaw and GovernmentMathematicsCommunications and MediaCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministrativeGeography
Abilities
Oral ExpressionInductive ReasoningSpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningNear VisionSpeech RecognitionInformation Ordering
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Intellectual CuriosityDependabilitySocial OrientationAchievement OrientationIntegrityEmpathy
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Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  2. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  3. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  4. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as race and ethnic relations, measurement and data collection, and workplace social relations.
  5. Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  6. Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  7. Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  8. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
CIP education codes
45.010345.050145.050245.059945.110145.110245.110345.119945.1301

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