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Education Teachers, Postsecondary

SOC 25-1081.00Job Zone 5 · Extensive Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers postsecondary education faculty roles in colleges and universities, spanning teaching, scholarly research, student supervision, curriculum design, and academic leadership across undergraduate and graduate program contexts.

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. Course syllabi and assignment handouts — draft and organize under faculty mentorship for an undergraduate education course.
  2. Assigned readings and current journal articles — review and summarize to stay current with developments in the field of education.
  3. Classroom lectures on foundational topics such as learning and development — deliver with prepared notes under supervisory observation in a postsecondary setting.
  4. Student assignments and short-answer examinations — grade using provided rubrics and scoring guides in a supervised instructional context.
  5. Classroom discussions on educational theory — facilitate introductory exchanges using structured prompts with undergraduate students.
  6. Word processing and office suite software — use to prepare course materials, correspondence, and basic instructional documents.
  7. Student fieldwork placements — assist in coordinating logistics and maintaining progress records under a supervising faculty member.
  8. Active listening and social perceptiveness — apply during student office hours to identify and respond to individual learning concerns.
  9. Library databases and information retrieval software — use to locate peer-reviewed literature in support of course preparation and early research activity.
  10. Professional conferences and departmental colloquia — attend and document key insights to begin building awareness of current disciplinary trends.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Course materials including syllabi, homework sequences, and multimedia handouts — design and refine independently for recurring undergraduate or graduate sections.
  2. Lectures on topics such as children's literature and reading instruction — prepare and deliver with minimal oversight, adjusting pacing to student engagement cues.
  3. Examination construction, administration, and grading — manage the full assessment cycle, delegating scoring tasks to teaching assistants when appropriate.
  4. Student class work, papers, and project submissions — evaluate against clearly articulated learning objectives, providing written developmental feedback.
  5. Original research in a specific education subfield — conduct and submit manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals or edited volumes on a regular basis.
  6. Classroom discussions — initiate and moderate to deepen critical thinking, redirecting unproductive exchanges in a live postsecondary classroom.
  7. Graduate student internship and research projects — supervise progress through scheduled check-ins, providing discipline-specific methodological guidance.
  8. Analytical and statistical software — apply to organize research data and produce findings suitable for professional publication or conference presentation.
  9. Current literature and professional networks — systematically monitor to incorporate emerging evidence into course content revisions each term.
  10. Time management across teaching, research, and service obligations — balance competing priorities to meet departmental expectations with reduced administrative support.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Advanced graduate seminars on specialized topics such as educational psychology or sociological foundations of schooling — design and lead autonomously, connecting theory to current research.
  2. Scholarly books, book chapters, and peer-reviewed articles — author and bring through the full publication process, including revision in response to peer critique.
  3. Complex, non-routine student performance problems — diagnose using systems analysis and inductive reasoning, then implement individualized instructional interventions.
  4. Dissertation and thesis committees — chair or serve on, guiding doctoral candidates through original research design, data collection, and defense in an academic department.
  5. Comprehensive course assessment systems — construct, validate, and continuously improve across a multi-course curriculum to ensure alignment with program learning outcomes.
  6. Interdisciplinary knowledge spanning psychology, sociology, philosophy, and communications — synthesize and convey to mixed graduate and undergraduate audiences in lecture and seminar formats.
  7. Professional development workshops and conference presentations — develop and deliver to share research findings and instructional innovations with a broader scholarly community.
  8. Grant proposals and external funding applications — identify opportunities, draft compelling narratives, and manage awarded projects to advance departmental research capacity.
  9. Classroom technology including computer-based training platforms and learning management systems — integrate strategically to enhance student engagement and track learning analytics.
  10. Ethical and judgment-intensive decisions involving academic integrity, student accommodation, and research conduct — navigate with independence, applying institutional policy and professional integrity standards.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Departmental or program-level curriculum frameworks — design, implement, and evaluate to ensure coherence, rigor, and alignment with accreditation standards across an entire academic unit.
  2. Faculty hiring, mentoring, and annual review processes — lead to build a high-performing instructional and research team within a college of education or related academic department.
  3. Institutional research agendas and multi-investigator grant portfolios — set strategic direction for, forging partnerships with funding agencies, industry stakeholders, and peer institutions.
  4. Scholarly identity and publishing culture of a program — shape by modeling sustained, high-impact publication and guiding junior colleagues through the research dissemination process.
  5. Systems-level evaluation of educational outcomes — conduct across programs and institutional contexts, using findings to drive evidence-based policy recommendations to academic leadership.
  6. Professional associations, editorial boards, and accreditation review panels — lead or serve on to represent the institution and advance the discipline at a national or international level.
  7. Complex, organization-wide challenges such as enrollment decline, equity gaps, or curriculum obsolescence — address through cross-functional problem solving and strategic resource allocation.
  8. Doctoral student cohorts and postdoctoral researchers — mentor through career development, sponsoring their entry into scholarly networks and the academic job market.
  9. Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the academic unit — champion and institutionalize through policy development, pedagogy reform, and faculty professional learning.
  10. Innovation in postsecondary teaching methodology — pioneer through action research, publication of pedagogical models, and dissemination to reshape instructional practice across the field.

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 material drafting — uses an LLM to generate first-draft syllabi, homework assignments, and handout outlines, then reviews and edits each document before distribution Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Literature scanning support — submits recent article titles or abstracts to an AI tool to get quick summaries, accelerating the process of keeping abreast of field developments Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Examination construction with AI — delegates the generation of initial quiz and exam question banks to an AI assistant, then manually curates, reorders, and quality-checks items against learning objectives 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. Research writing acceleration — uses an LLM to draft literature review sections and format citations, retaining authorship of argument, interpretation, and theoretical framing before submitting to peer-reviewed outlets Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Rubric and feedback scaffolding — directs an AI tool to produce assessment rubrics and formative feedback templates aligned to stated course outcomes, then refines language to match disciplinary norms.
Proficient
  1. Adaptive learning-strategy design — orchestrates AI tools to analyze patterns in student performance data and surface differentiated instructional suggestions, while personally deciding which pedagogical adjustments to implement 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..
  2. Lecture and course content iteration — runs full lecture scripts and slide decks through an AI assistant for clarity and pacing feedback, integrating suggestions selectively to preserve disciplinary voice 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..
  3. Fieldwork supervision documentation — delegates routine progress-report drafting for student internships and research supervision to an AI agent, then verifies accuracy and adds evaluative judgment before sharing with students or departments Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  4. Research synthesis at scale — tasks an AI assistant with cross-referencing large corpora of field literature and producing structured thematic summaries, then critically evaluates the output for gaps and misattributions before incorporating findings Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. Human-technology integration leadership — designs department-level protocols that govern how faculty across courses adopt AI tools for instruction and assessment, grounding policy in measured collaboration patterns and time-savings data 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..
  2. Autonomous workflow orchestration — sequences multi-step AI agent pipelines (content generation → pedagogical review → student feedback → grade analytics) while retaining final instructional authority at each handoff point 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..
  3. Critical AI-output adjudication — benchmarks LLM-generated instructional content against discipline standards and peer literature, establishing shared faculty criteria for when AI output requires heavy revision versus light review 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..
  4. Scholarly AI methodology — embeds AI-assisted analysis transparently into publishable research workflows, documenting model prompts, validation steps, and human-override decisions to meet emerging disciplinary norms for reproducibility Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  5. Mentorship of AI-capable practitioners — coaches doctoral students and junior colleagues in directing AI tools for research and teaching tasks, modeling the balance between delegation and critical human oversight appropriate to the Q2 augmentation profile of the occupation 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..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 7488
Augment share: 95%
Time saved: 82.2%
AI autonomy: 3.08
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

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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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. Syllabus communication — introduces course objectives and expectations through written overview and verbal explanation during first class session 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. Lecture delivery — presents foundational education concepts using prepared notes and structured slides to undergraduate students O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Student feedback — provides written comments on assignments using clear, direct language accessible to introductory learners Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Discussion facilitation — initiates and guides classroom dialogue on topics such as learning theory and curriculum design by posing open-ended questions 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. Academic writing — drafts research manuscripts and course handouts using discipline-appropriate conventions for professional and student audiences O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Instructional explanation — adjusts vocabulary and examples when presenting complex pedagogical frameworks to students with varied prior knowledge Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Lecture refinement — delivers polished presentations on children's literature, reading instruction, and developmental theory that integrate evidence and invite critical engagement O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-audience communication — translates research findings into accessible language for undergraduate students, graduate seminars, and professional conference audiences simultaneously 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. Active listening practice — attends closely to student questions during office hours and discussion, paraphrasing responses to confirm understanding before proceeding Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Scholarly publication — authors peer-reviewed articles and book chapters that communicate original research findings to national and international education audiences O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Mentorship communication — coaches doctoral candidates and junior faculty in academic writing, presentation skills, and grant communication through sustained one-on-one guidance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Public discourse — represents institutional expertise in media interviews, policy panels, and community forums on education issues 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.
2Leadership11 statements
Emerging
  1. Classroom ownership — takes responsibility for maintaining productive learning environment by establishing norms and expectations on the first day of the course Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Committee participation — attends departmental meetings and contributes observations about curriculum needs when prompted by senior colleagues Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Fieldwork supervision — guides students through practicum and internship placements by setting clear goals and conducting check-in conferences O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Curriculum initiative — proposes updates to course sequences or program requirements based on emerging research in education and training 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. Student mentorship — takes initiative in identifying struggling students and connecting them with academic support resources before performance deteriorates Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Program leadership — coordinates curriculum committee work, aligns course outcomes across the education degree sequence, and communicates decisions to faculty colleagues O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Research supervision — directs graduate student thesis and dissertation projects by setting milestones, providing formative feedback, and advocating for students at program reviews O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Faculty modeling — demonstrates scholarly habits and professional conduct that establish a standard for junior instructors and graduate teaching assistants Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Departmental leadership — chairs academic programs, leads faculty searches, and steers strategic planning for teacher education or educational studies units 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 influence — shapes national conversations on education policy and practice through keynote addresses, editorial board service, and professional organization leadership Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Institutional advocacy — leads accreditation self-studies and represents the department in university-wide academic governance bodies O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition10 statements
Emerging
  1. Teaching reflection — identifies personal strengths and gaps in instructional delivery after each class session using informal notes or journaling Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning strategy awareness — recognizes which preparation methods improve lecture clarity and begins adjusting study habits accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Course evaluation analysis — reviews student feedback surveys systematically to identify patterns and sets specific improvement goals for the following term 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 self-monitoring — tracks progress toward publication and grant deadlines by maintaining a scholarly productivity log and adjusting timelines when needed Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Pedagogical self-assessment — compares intended learning outcomes against observed student performance to diagnose instructional misalignments 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. Reflective practice integration — embeds structured self-assessment into course redesign cycles, using prior student outcome data to inform syllabi revisions each term 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 identity calibration — evaluates the coherence of research agenda, teaching load, and service commitments to maintain sustainable and purposeful academic productivity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Examination design review — audits assessment instruments for alignment with stated learning objectives and adjusts item difficulty based on item-analysis 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.
Exceeding
  1. Metacognitive mentorship — teaches graduate students and early-career faculty explicit strategies for planning, monitoring, and evaluating their own scholarly and pedagogical development Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Adaptive expertise modeling — publicly articulates the reasoning behind instructional and research decisions to model expert self-regulation for doctoral candidates Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking11 statements
Emerging
  1. Literature engagement — reads current journal articles in education and identifies main arguments, evidence types, and conclusions during individual 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. Assignment evaluation — applies grading rubric criteria to student papers, distinguishing strong from weak argumentation using established standards O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Discussion scaffolding — poses questions during class that require students to distinguish empirical claims from normative assertions in education 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.
  2. Research critique — evaluates methodological rigor of studies in the field when preparing literature reviews for manuscript 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.
  3. Curriculum analysis — examines proposed course materials for ideological assumptions, gaps in representation, and alignment with program learning goals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Examination construction — designs assessments that require higher-order analysis and synthesis of pedagogical concepts rather than rote recall 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. Peer review contribution — provides substantive, evidence-based critiques of colleagues' manuscripts for journal review processes, identifying logical inconsistencies and unsupported claims O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Policy evaluation — analyzes education policy proposals using empirical evidence and theoretical frameworks, presenting findings to departmental or institutional audiences 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. Theoretical synthesis — integrates competing frameworks in education, psychology, and sociology to construct original conceptual models published 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. Critical pedagogy leadership — designs program-wide assessment strategies that cultivate analytical reasoning in teacher candidates across multiple courses and field experiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Grant argumentation — constructs compelling logic models and rationales in competitive research proposals by anticipating reviewer objections and addressing them preemptively 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.
5Collaboration11 statements
Emerging
  1. Departmental integration — participates in faculty meetings, listens to colleagues' curriculum perspectives, and fulfills assigned committee tasks on schedule Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Co-instruction preparation — coordinates with a co-teaching partner to divide content responsibilities and align grading standards before the semester begins Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Research collaboration — joins interdisciplinary research teams, contributes assigned literature searches or data collection tasks, and shares drafts for peer input 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. Fieldwork coordination — partners with K-12 school partners and site supervisors to align practicum expectations and student evaluation criteria O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Student group facilitation — structures collaborative learning activities that distribute roles equitably and require group members to integrate diverse perspectives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Grant team leadership — coordinates roles, timelines, and contributions across multi-institutional research teams working toward external funding submissions O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Curriculum co-design — facilitates faculty working groups to map program-wide learning outcomes and ensure coherent sequencing across required 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.
  3. Community partnership development — builds sustained relationships with school districts, nonprofits, and government agencies to create authentic field placements for education students O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Cross-institutional collaboration — leads national or international research consortia, negotiating shared protocols, authorship agreements, and dissemination 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.
  2. Interprofessional program design — convenes faculty across education, psychology, and social work to create integrated degree pathways that reflect current workforce needs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Mentorship network cultivation — builds alumni, student, and faculty networks that sustain collaborative scholarship and career development beyond individual courses or projects Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
6Character11 statements
Emerging
  1. Academic integrity modeling — communicates plagiarism and citation policies explicitly and applies them consistently across all student submissions from the first assignment 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. Confidentiality practice — handles sensitive student performance information and accommodation records with appropriate discretion Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Grading equity — applies rubric criteria uniformly across all student work, documents rationale for borderline decisions, and responds to grade appeals with transparent reasoning 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 commitment — meets all course preparation, office hour, and committee obligations consistently without requiring supervisory prompting Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Inclusive conduct — addresses microaggressions and exclusionary language in classroom settings promptly and constructively, upholding departmental equity norms Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Research ethics compliance — designs studies in full accordance with IRB protocols, obtains informed consent, and reports findings accurately regardless of outcome direction O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Conflict-of-interest management — discloses potential conflicts in peer review, grant service, and personnel decisions and recuses when appropriate Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Student advocacy — represents student interests in curriculum and policy discussions while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries with the institution Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethical leadership — establishes departmental norms for academic integrity, research ethics, and inclusive practice through policy development and visible personal modeling Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Accountability culture building — creates structures within research groups and teaching teams that normalize error acknowledgment, transparent reporting, and continuous improvement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Whistleblower courage — formally raises concerns about research misconduct or discriminatory practices through appropriate institutional channels at personal professional risk Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity11 statements
Emerging
  1. Instructional material adaptation — modifies existing course handouts and case studies to better reflect current examples from education 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. Assessment variation — introduces alternative assignment formats such as teaching demonstrations or concept maps alongside traditional papers to accommodate different strengths Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Novel pedagogy experimentation — pilots active learning structures such as problem-based cases or simulated IEP meetings to replace purely lecture-based class sessions 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 gaps in the education literature and formulates original hypotheses for empirical investigation O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Curriculum innovation — redesigns course sequences to integrate emerging topics such as culturally sustaining pedagogy or technology-mediated 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. Signature course development — creates a distinctive course grounded in original conceptual framing that becomes a recognized contribution to the program's curriculum 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. Mixed-methods research design — constructs innovative study designs that blend quantitative and qualitative approaches to answer complex questions about teaching and learning O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Engagement architecture — engineers classroom environments and assignment sequences that consistently generate student intellectual risk-taking and original thinking Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Paradigm contribution — publishes original theoretical or methodological work that redirects scholarly conversation in an education subfield 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 reimagination — leads wholesale redesign of teacher preparation or educational studies curriculum in response to new accreditation standards or workforce evidence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Pedagogical invention — develops and disseminates replicable instructional frameworks or assessment tools adopted by other institutions or professional organizations 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 Mindset11 statements
Emerging
  1. Feedback receptivity — reads end-of-course student evaluations without defensiveness and identifies at least one specific change to implement in the next offering Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Conference learning — attends professional development sessions at discipline conferences and reflects on how new ideas challenge current teaching or research 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.
Developing
  1. Pedagogical experimentation — tries unfamiliar instructional formats, monitors student outcomes, and revises the approach based on evidence rather than abandoning it after initial difficulty 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 persistence — continues developing manuscripts through multiple rejection and revision cycles, incorporating reviewer feedback to strengthen the work 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. Skill gap addressing — enrolls in workshops or seeks mentorship in areas of identified weakness such as quantitative methods, course design, or grant writing Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Iterative course revision — systematically updates syllabi, readings, and assessments each term using student performance data, peer observation feedback, and new scholarship 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. Collaborative critique seeking — actively invites peer review of draft manuscripts and teaching materials, treating critical responses as essential improvement data Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Emerging field engagement — pursues ongoing learning in adjacent disciplines such as cognitive science or educational technology to expand scholarly and instructional range 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. Growth culture leadership — creates lab group, research team, or departmental norms that celebrate iteration, reward intellectual risk, and treat failure as instructional data Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Resilience modeling — shares personal accounts of scholarly setbacks and recovery strategies with doctoral students to normalize persistence as a professional practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Career-long learning documentation — maintains a teaching and research portfolio that traces intellectual evolution over decades, used in mentorship and promotion 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.
9Mindfulness11 statements
Emerging
  1. Classroom presence — arrives to each session prepared and free from distraction, giving full attention to student questions and discussion contributions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Stress recognition — identifies early signs of cognitive overload during grading or lecture preparation cycles and uses brief recovery strategies before continuing Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Emotional regulation in discussion — manages personal reactions when students challenge controversial ideas or resist instruction, maintaining a calm and intellectually open response Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Intentional pacing — monitors own lecture cadence and pauses deliberately to allow student processing time rather than filling all silence with 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.
  3. Attention management — structures grading and writing sessions into focused blocks with defined start and end points to sustain productive concentration Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Student distress attunement — notices behavioral or written signals of student struggle and responds with timely, non-judgmental outreach that connects students to support Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Deliberate course presence — designs class sessions with explicit transitions and metacognitive pauses that help students and instructor alike remain anchored to 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.
  3. Workload boundary setting — monitors the accumulation of teaching, research, and service demands and declines or renegotiates commitments before reaching unsustainable load Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Contemplative pedagogy integration — embeds evidence-based reflective practices such as structured journaling or mindful observation into course design to develop student self-awareness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional calm modeling — demonstrates composed, grounded decision-making during institutional crises or contentious faculty processes, reducing collective anxiety Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Mentorship attunement — reads nuanced emotional and intellectual cues in advisees to calibrate support, challenge, and encouragement with precision and timing Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude11 statements
Emerging
  1. Difficult feedback acceptance — receives critical peer review of submitted manuscripts or course observations and returns to work without extended avoidance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Unfamiliar topic navigation — prepares to teach course content at the boundary of expertise by investing additional preparation time rather than narrowing the syllabus Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Publication persistence — resubmits rejected manuscripts to new journals with revised framing after incorporating reviewer feedback and processing the setback 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. Classroom adversity management — maintains instructional composure when technology fails, student conflict arises, or class dynamics become resistant Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Pre-tenure pressure navigation — sustains research productivity and teaching quality during the high-uncertainty years of the tenure review process Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Controversial topic teaching — facilitates honest, evidence-grounded discussion of politically sensitive education issues without retreating to safe ambiguity or institutional platitudes 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. Grant rejection recovery — analyzes reviewer critiques of failed proposals, revises the research design, and resubmits within a structured timeline O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Sustained service commitment — fulfills multi-year committee obligations including accreditation, program review, and faculty governance through administrative change and institutional uncertainty Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Tenure and promotion courage — takes unpopular scholarly or pedagogical stances grounded in evidence and defends them publicly through peer review and institutional review processes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Crisis leadership — guides a department or research center through budget cuts, leadership transitions, or reputational challenges with transparency and sustained resolve Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Long-haul mentorship — maintains investment in advisees' development through years of slow progress, failed defenses, or career pivots without withdrawing support or lowering standards 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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Adjunct Education Professor · Adjunct Instructor · Adjunct Lecturer · Adult Basic Education Instructor · Assistant Professor · Associate Professor · College Professor · Continuing Education Instructor · Counselor Education Professor · Education Adjunct Professor · Education Faculty Member · Education Instructor
RAPIDS apprenticeships
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O*NET skills
SpeakingReading ComprehensionInstructingActive ListeningLearning StrategiesActive LearningWritingMonitoringCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingTime ManagementSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingSystems AnalysisSystems EvaluationService OrientationCoordination
Knowledge domains
English LanguageEducation and TrainingPsychologySociology and AnthropologyAdministration and ManagementCommunications and MediaMathematicsCustomer and Personal ServicePersonnel and Human ResourcesComputers and ElectronicsPhilosophy and Theology
Abilities
Oral ExpressionSpeech ClarityWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningNear VisionSpeech RecognitionProblem Sensitivity
Work styles
Intellectual CuriosityDependabilityInnovationSocial OrientationCooperationIntegrity
Technology
Computer based training softwareData base user interface and query softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareElectronic mail softwareOptical character reader OCR or scanning softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  2. Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  3. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  4. Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  5. Supervise students' fieldwork, internship, and research work.
  6. Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  7. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as children's literature, learning and development, and reading instruction.
  8. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
CIP education codes
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