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Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

SOC 25-1192.00Job Zone 5 · Extensive Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers postsecondary Family and Consumer Sciences teaching across undergraduate and graduate instructional, research, curriculum development, and departmental leadership contexts at institutions requiring advanced graduate preparation.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Course syllabi and homework assignments — draft and organize under faculty mentorship for undergraduate Family and Consumer Sciences courses.
  2. Lecture content on foundational topics such as nutrition and child development — prepare and deliver with structured guidance in a postsecondary classroom setting.
  3. Student assignments and laboratory reports — evaluate and assign preliminary grades using established rubrics under departmental supervision.
  4. Classroom discussions on consumer sciences topics — facilitate with faculty guidance, encouraging student participation in introductory course sections.
  5. Student attendance records and grade logs — maintain accurately in departmental learning management systems following institutional record-keeping protocols.
  6. Current peer-reviewed literature in Family and Consumer Sciences — review and summarize to stay informed of emerging field developments under faculty direction.
  7. Examination materials — administer and collect in accordance with institutional academic integrity policies under senior faculty oversight.
  8. Word processing and presentation software — use to produce course handouts and lecture slides for postsecondary FCS instructional settings.
  9. Course learning objectives — align with departmental curriculum standards when developing initial lesson plans in a supervised teaching role.
  10. Student comprehension and engagement — monitor during lectures and adjust delivery pace with guidance from supervising faculty in introductory courses.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Lecture series on food science, nutrition, and family studies — prepare and deliver independently to undergraduate cohorts in a postsecondary FCS department.
  2. Course syllabi, assignment sequences, and instructional handouts — develop and refine routinely for multiple course sections with minimal administrative oversight.
  3. Student class work, projects, and examinations — evaluate and grade consistently using self-developed rubrics aligned to course-level learning outcomes.
  4. Classroom and laboratory discussions — initiate, facilitate, and moderate to promote critical thinking among undergraduate students in FCS laboratory and seminar settings.
  5. Professional conferences and field journals — engage with regularly to maintain currency in consumer sciences, nutrition, and family studies research.
  6. Grading and attendance data — compile and manage in database management and spreadsheet software to meet institutional reporting requirements.
  7. Instructional methods and course content — revise semester-to-semester based on student performance data and evolving disciplinary standards.
  8. Examination construction and grading workflows — coordinate independently or delegate to graduate teaching assistants with appropriate quality checks.
  9. Active learning strategies — apply across varied FCS course contexts, including case studies and lab practicals, to address diverse student learning needs.
  10. Calendar and scheduling software — use to coordinate office hours, assignment due dates, and course milestones across multiple course sections.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Graduate and undergraduate lectures on specialized FCS topics such as dietetics, consumer behavior, and early childhood education — design and deliver autonomously with scholarly depth and pedagogical rigor.
  2. Comprehensive curricula for FCS degree programs — plan, evaluate, and revise independently by integrating discipline-specific accreditation standards and current research.
  3. Complex student performance challenges — diagnose and address through adaptive instructional strategies and individualized feedback in graduate and undergraduate courses.
  4. Non-routine assessment scenarios, including academic integrity disputes and grade appeals — resolve through independent judgment aligned with institutional policy.
  5. Cross-disciplinary research literature in psychology, sociology, nutrition, and consumer sciences — synthesize and incorporate into course content to reflect the full scope of FCS scholarship.
  6. Faculty colleagues and departmental administrators — collaborate with proactively to coordinate instructional consistency across multi-section FCS courses.
  7. Graduate students completing theses or capstone projects — supervise and evaluate with expert-level disciplinary feedback in Family and Consumer Sciences.
  8. Instructional technology tools including computer-based training software and information retrieval systems — integrate strategically to enhance learning outcomes in postsecondary FCS environments.
  9. Program-level student learning outcomes — assess systematically using data aggregated across semesters to inform evidence-based curriculum improvements.
  10. Professional associations and conference presentations — participate in actively as a subject-matter contributor, representing the institution's FCS program in scholarly venues.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Departmental curriculum frameworks for Family and Consumer Sciences degree programs — lead the design, evaluation, and reform of across undergraduate and graduate levels to meet accreditation and workforce demands.
  2. Junior faculty and adjunct instructors in FCS — mentor and develop through structured observation, coaching, and pedagogical feedback to elevate departmental teaching quality.
  3. Strategic direction for research and instructional priorities in Family and Consumer Sciences — set in alignment with institutional mission, external funding opportunities, and community needs.
  4. Cross-departmental and interdisciplinary teaching initiatives — lead by establishing collaborative partnerships with psychology, public health, and education faculty to broaden FCS program impact.
  5. Institutional policies governing academic assessment, student records, and faculty evaluation — inform and shape through participation in governance committees and administrative leadership roles.
  6. Departmental adoption of emerging educational technologies and pedagogical innovations — champion and implement at scale, guiding faculty through sustained professional development.
  7. Grant proposals and sponsored research projects in consumer sciences, nutrition, or family policy — lead development and execution, positioning the department as a recognized scholarly contributor.
  8. National and regional professional organizations in Family and Consumer Sciences — represent the institution through leadership roles, keynote presentations, and editorial service.
  9. Systems-level analysis of program outcomes, retention rates, and graduate placement data — conduct and use to drive long-range departmental planning and accreditation self-studies.
  10. Organizational culture of intellectual inquiry, equity, and student-centeredness within the FCS department — model and sustain through consistent leadership behaviors and policy advocacy at the college or university level.

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 material drafting — uses an AI writing tool to generate first-draft syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts, then reviews and edits each document before distributing to students Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Literature monitoring support — prompts an AI assistant to summarize recent journal articles and field developments, reducing time spent scanning sources while verifying accuracy against original publications Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Lecture content scaffolding — directs an AI tool to outline lecture structures on topics such as food science, nutrition, and child care, then enriches the scaffolding with discipline-specific expertise and current research before delivery 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. Assessment rubric generation — delegates initial construction of grading rubrics and assignment criteria to an AI assistant, then refines criteria to align with course learning outcomes and institutional standards Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Student feedback drafting — uses AI to produce formative written feedback on common error patterns in student work, personalizing and approving each comment before returning assessments to students Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Discussion facilitation preparation — employs an AI tool to generate discussion prompts, anticipate student misconceptions, and model counterarguments, then applies active-listening and instructional judgment to moderate live classroom dialogue 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. Differentiated learning strategy design — tasks an AI assistant with proposing varied instructional approaches for diverse learner profiles, then evaluates and selects strategies using professional pedagogical knowledge Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Adaptive course revision — coordinates AI analysis of aggregated student performance data to identify learning gaps, then redesigns course sequences and materials in response to evidence-based findings Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  4. Professional development synthesis — instructs an AI tool to compile and cross-reference conference proceedings, colleague insights, and current literature into structured summaries, then critically evaluates relevance and accuracy before integrating findings into teaching practice Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. AI workflow orchestration for curriculum design — architects a multi-step AI-assisted pipeline covering needs assessment, content mapping, material production, and assessment design, retaining authorship of pedagogical decisions and disciplinary framing throughout Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Critical evaluation of AI-generated instructional content — establishes departmental standards for auditing AI outputs for disciplinary accuracy, bias, and pedagogical soundness, training junior faculty and graduate assistants in evidence-based review protocols WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Human-technology interaction leadership — leads faculty development initiatives that build institutional capacity for responsible AI adoption in postsecondary family and consumer sciences instruction, balancing efficiency gains against the irreplaceable role of relational, spoken teaching 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..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 2538
Augment share: 95%
Time saved: 83.5%
AI autonomy: 3.09
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.

1Communication11 statements
Emerging
  1. Lecture delivery — presents introductory concepts in food science or child development using prepared notes to undergraduate students in classroom settings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Syllabus communication — drafts course syllabi and assignment handouts using clear, structured language for student comprehension O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Discussion facilitation — initiates and guides classroom dialogue on family and consumer sciences topics by posing open-ended questions to diverse student groups 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. Written feedback — composes substantive written comments on student papers and projects that identify strengths 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.
  3. Disciplinary vocabulary — explains technical terminology in nutrition, textiles, or human development using accessible language calibrated to course level Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Lecture delivery — delivers well-paced, evidence-based lectures on topics such as nutrition science and family resource management that maintain student engagement across full class periods 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. Active listening in advising — elicits student concerns during office hours through attentive questioning and reflective responses that inform instructional adjustments 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. Scholarly writing — authors course materials, assessment instruments, and professional correspondence that reflect mastery of English language conventions and disciplinary standards O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Cross-audience communication — adapts presentations of family and consumer sciences research for undergraduate students, graduate seminars, community stakeholders, and professional conference 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.
  2. Pedagogical modeling — demonstrates exemplary communication practices in lectures and discussions that serve as explicit instructional models for students entering helping or educational professions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Program-level messaging — authors program narratives, accreditation documents, and grant proposals that articulate the value of family and consumer sciences education to institutional and external audiences O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
2Leadership11 statements
Emerging
  1. Classroom authority — establishes clear expectations and course policies that create a structured, productive learning environment from the first day of class 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. Initiative in preparation — independently develops homework assignments and laboratory exercises without awaiting administrative direction O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Curriculum stewardship — takes ownership of course content revisions by identifying outdated material and proposing updated readings aligned with current family and consumer sciences 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. Student mentorship — guides undergraduate and graduate students through academic challenges and career decisions in family and consumer sciences fields Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Committee participation — contributes meaningfully to departmental curriculum committees by advocating for evidence-based instructional approaches Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Program development leadership — leads the planning, evaluation, and revision of curricula and course sequences across the family and consumer sciences program 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. Instructional modeling — demonstrates high professional standards in teaching practice that motivate students and junior colleagues to elevate their own performance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Collaborative decision-making — facilitates faculty discussions on assessment design and course alignment, synthesizing diverse perspectives into actionable program improvements 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. Departmental vision — champions innovative program directions in areas such as sustainable living, food systems, or family policy that position the department as a field leader Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional community leadership — assumes leadership roles in national family and consumer sciences associations, shaping disciplinary standards and advocacy priorities 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. Faculty mentorship — mentors new faculty members in pedagogical development, scholarly productivity, and professional identity within the family and consumer sciences discipline Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition10 statements
Emerging
  1. Teaching self-reflection — identifies personal strengths and gaps in instructional delivery after initial classroom experiences and seeks targeted improvement strategies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning strategy awareness — recognizes which study and comprehension strategies best support mastery of complex family and consumer sciences 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.
Developing
  1. Instructional self-monitoring — evaluates the effectiveness of lecture pacing, discussion facilitation, and assessment design by reviewing student performance data and adjusting mid-semester 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 awareness — monitors gaps in personal knowledge of emerging research in nutrition, human development, or consumer behavior and creates structured plans to address them 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 reflective practice — systematically analyzes course outcomes each semester, articulating specific instructional decisions that produced observed student learning 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.
  2. Cognitive modeling for students — explicitly names and demonstrates metacognitive strategies such as concept mapping and retrieval practice during lectures to scaffold student learning in family and consumer sciences courses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Bias recognition — identifies potential assumptions embedded in family and consumer sciences curricula regarding culture, socioeconomic status, and family structure and revises materials accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Reflective scholarship — publishes or presents scholarly reflections on the intersection of teaching practice and disciplinary knowledge in family and consumer sciences education Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Program-level metacognition — leads faculty in collective examination of program-wide assumptions about student learning, curricular coherence, and disciplinary relevance 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. Adaptive expertise — recognizes the boundaries of existing pedagogical frameworks and constructs new instructional approaches when standard models prove insufficient for emerging student populations or content areas Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking11 statements
Emerging
  1. Evidence evaluation — distinguishes between peer-reviewed nutrition research and popular media claims when selecting readings for introductory family and consumer sciences 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. Assessment analysis — examines student examination results to identify patterns suggesting instructional gaps rather than individual student deficiencies O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Curriculum critique — evaluates existing course content against current disciplinary standards in food science, child development, or consumer economics to identify outdated assumptions 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. Case-based reasoning — designs case studies requiring students to apply critical analysis to real-world family resource management or nutritional decision-making scenarios 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. Assumption identification — surfaces unstated assumptions in family and consumer sciences policy discussions during classroom debates and models evidence-based counter-analysis Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Research appraisal — critically evaluates current literature in family and consumer sciences by assessing methodological rigor, sample validity, and applicability to diverse family contexts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Instructional problem-solving — analyzes low student performance by triangulating assessment data, attendance records, and student feedback to form reasoned diagnoses and targeted interventions 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. Socratic facilitation — moderates classroom discussions using strategic questioning that challenges students to evaluate competing theories in human development or consumer behavior 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. Disciplinary critique — publishes critical analyses of prevailing paradigms in family and consumer sciences that challenge field assumptions and advance scholarly discourse 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. Accreditation reasoning — constructs evidence-based arguments for program decisions in accreditation reviews by systematically evaluating outcome data against professional standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-disciplinary synthesis — integrates critical insights from psychology, economics, and public health to develop novel theoretical frameworks applied within family and consumer sciences coursework 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. Collegial engagement — participates in departmental meetings and shares instructional resources with fellow family and consumer sciences faculty Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Student group facilitation — structures cooperative learning activities in laboratory and seminar settings that distribute responsibility equitably among student team members Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Interdisciplinary coordination — collaborates with faculty in psychology, health sciences, or social work to develop co-curricular content that enriches family and consumer sciences coursework 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. Community partnership — partners with local agencies, extension services, or consumer organizations to bring applied learning opportunities into family and consumer sciences courses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Peer review participation — contributes constructive, discipline-specific feedback in faculty peer review of teaching processes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Curriculum team collaboration — co-develops program-wide assessment rubrics and learning outcome maps with departmental colleagues through structured, productive deliberation 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 student collaboration — collaborates with graduate students on research projects in nutrition, family policy, or consumer behavior, integrating their contributions into scholarly products 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. Diverse perspective navigation — manages productive tension among faculty with differing philosophical orientations toward family science education to achieve consensus on curriculum revisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Cross-institutional collaboration — leads multi-institutional research or curriculum development projects in family and consumer sciences that produce shared resources benefiting the broader discipline 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. Community-engaged scholarship — builds sustained collaborative relationships with community organizations to conduct participatory research on family well-being, food access, or consumer literacy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Collaborative mentorship network — creates and sustains peer learning communities among graduate students and junior faculty that accelerate professional development across the program Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
6Character11 statements
Emerging
  1. Academic integrity — upholds and clearly communicates academic honesty policies when assigning student work and grading assessments 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 — maintains reliable attendance, timely grade reporting, and accurate student records as foundational professional obligations 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. Equitable assessment — applies grading criteria consistently and transparently across all students regardless of background, ensuring fairness in evaluating course work and laboratory projects 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. Ethical content curation — acknowledges the limitations, cultural assumptions, and potential biases in family and consumer sciences materials selected for instruction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Accountability in advising — follows through on commitments made to students during advising interactions and communicates proactively when circumstances require changes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Inclusive professionalism — models respectful, culturally responsive engagement with students from diverse family backgrounds and socioeconomic contexts across all instructional settings 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. Ethical research conduct — upholds institutional review board standards and professional ethics codes when conducting or supervising research involving human subjects in family and consumer sciences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Transparent evaluation — provides clear, criterion-referenced rationale for all grades on examinations, projects, and papers and responds to grade inquiries with documented evidence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Disciplinary ethics leadership — contributes to the development of ethical guidelines for family and consumer sciences research and practice through professional association service Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Integrity under institutional pressure — maintains honest reporting of program outcomes and assessment data even when results conflict with institutional preferences or program reputation interests Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Ethical role modeling — is recognized by students and colleagues as a principled professional whose conduct across teaching, research, and service consistently exemplifies family and consumer sciences professional standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity11 statements
Emerging
  1. Assignment innovation — designs novel project prompts that require students to apply food science or family resource concepts to personally relevant real-world situations 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. Visual instruction — incorporates infographics, demonstration labs, and multimedia resources to represent nutritional or developmental concepts in engaging ways Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Experiential learning design — creates laboratory simulations, role-play scenarios, and community fieldwork experiences that make abstract family and consumer sciences theories tangible 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 reinvention — replaces outdated instructional formats with problem-based, project-centered course structures that mirror authentic professional practice in family and consumer sciences 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 integration — weaves insights from psychology, economics, and cultural studies into family and consumer sciences coursework in ways that generate unexpected student insights Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Innovative assessment — develops performance-based assessments such as community nutrition programs or family financial literacy workshops that simultaneously evaluate and extend student competencies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Research creativity — designs original research studies investigating underexplored questions in food systems, consumer behavior, or family dynamics using novel methodological approaches Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Technology-enhanced pedagogy — experiments with emerging educational technologies to create interactive learning experiences in online and hybrid family and consumer sciences courses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Field-advancing scholarship — produces original theoretical or applied research in family and consumer sciences that opens new lines of inquiry adopted by other scholars Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Pedagogical model creation — develops and disseminates replicable instructional models for family and consumer sciences education that are adopted by programs at other 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.
  3. Transdisciplinary curriculum design — architects entire program structures that creatively synthesize family science, consumer economics, nutrition, and human development into coherent, distinctive educational experiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset11 statements
Emerging
  1. Professional reading — reads current family and consumer sciences literature regularly to update personal knowledge base and course content Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Feedback receptivity — incorporates student course evaluation feedback into subsequent semester instructional planning without defensiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Conference engagement — attends professional conferences in family and consumer sciences to acquire new knowledge and challenge existing instructional assumptions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Pedagogical experimentation — trials new instructional strategies such as flipped classroom formats or inquiry-based labs and reflects honestly on outcomes including unsuccessful attempts 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. Challenge embracing — volunteers to teach new or high-demand courses in unfamiliar family and consumer sciences subfields as opportunities for professional stretching Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Iterative course improvement — revises syllabi, assignments, and instructional methods each semester based on assessment data and peer feedback, treating each teaching cycle as a learning opportunity 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 persistence — pursues long-term research agendas in family and consumer sciences through grant rejections, publication setbacks, and inconclusive findings without abandoning inquiry Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Student effort cultivation — designs grading systems and classroom cultures that reward student growth and persistence rather than exclusively valuing initial performance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Disciplinary adaptation leadership — models field-wide growth mindset by publicly reexamining foundational assumptions in family and consumer sciences in response to new demographic, economic, or scientific evidence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Mentorship through failure — shares personal accounts of instructional and scholarly setbacks with graduate students and junior faculty to normalize productive struggle in academic careers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Continuous mastery pursuit — engages in advanced graduate study, research fellowships, or intensive professional development in emerging areas such as food technology or family policy despite established seniority Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness11 statements
Emerging
  1. Classroom presence — arrives to family and consumer sciences lectures prepared and mentally focused, minimizing distractions that reduce instructional quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional awareness — recognizes personal stress responses during high-stakes events such as grade disputes or department reviews and pauses before reacting Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Attentive grading — evaluates student assignments with sustained, focused attention that ensures feedback quality is not diminished by fatigue or distraction 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 emotional attunement — notices signs of student distress or disengagement during lectures and seminars and responds with intentional, calibrated instructional adjustments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Intentional pacing — structures class sessions with deliberate transitions between lecture, discussion, and laboratory activity to maintain student cognitive engagement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Regulated classroom facilitation — maintains calm, equitable moderation during emotionally charged classroom discussions on topics such as food insecurity, family structure, or consumer debt 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. Reflective advising — approaches student advising conversations with full present-moment attention, suspending competing cognitive demands to genuinely hear student concerns Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Intentional workload management — monitors personal cognitive and emotional capacity across teaching, research, and service commitments and makes deliberate adjustments to sustain performance quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mindful pedagogy modeling — explicitly teaches students in family and consumer sciences programs to apply mindfulness principles to professional practice in helping, education, or health contexts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Organizational emotional regulation — maintains composed, evidence-grounded leadership during departmental conflicts or institutional change processes, preventing reactive decision-making Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Contemplative curriculum integration — incorporates evidence-based mindfulness and reflective practice components into family and consumer sciences courses preparing students for high-stress client-facing careers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude11 statements
Emerging
  1. Persistence through challenge — continues refining lecture preparation and course delivery through the inherent difficulty of early teaching semesters without seeking shortcuts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Workload endurance — sustains grading quality across large volumes of student examinations, papers, and projects without allowing fatigue to compromise assessment accuracy 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. Research resilience — resubmits grant proposals and manuscripts following rejection, incorporating reviewer feedback to strengthen scholarly contributions in family and consumer sciences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Difficult conversation courage — addresses academic integrity violations, underperformance, or disruptive behavior directly and honestly even when such conversations generate conflict Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Curriculum defense — advocates for evidence-based family and consumer sciences curricula in the face of administrative pressure to reduce program resources or eliminate courses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Sustained scholarly productivity — maintains active research and publication agendas in family and consumer sciences across heavy teaching semesters, service obligations, and institutional uncertainty Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Adversity modeling — demonstrates visible perseverance through program accreditation challenges, budget cuts, or enrollment declines in ways that preserve faculty morale and student confidence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Unpopular decision courage — implements rigorous academic standards and honest program assessments even when doing so generates student complaints or peer criticism Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Field advocacy fortitude — publicly champions the academic and societal legitimacy of family and consumer sciences education in institutional and policy contexts where the discipline faces marginalization Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Transformational persistence — sustains multi-year curriculum redesign or program accreditation initiatives through bureaucratic obstacles, faculty resistance, and resource constraints until completion 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. Crisis leadership — guides the family and consumer sciences program through institutional crises such as accreditation threats, faculty departures, or pandemic-driven disruption with steadiness and strategic resolve 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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RAPIDS apprenticeships
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O*NET skills
SpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningInstructingLearning StrategiesCritical ThinkingActive LearningWritingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessSystems EvaluationComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingSystems AnalysisCoordinationTime Management
Knowledge domains
English LanguageEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServicePsychologyAdministration and ManagementMathematicsComputers and ElectronicsAdministrativeSociology and AnthropologyCommunications and MediaLaw and Government
Abilities
Written ComprehensionOral ExpressionSpeech ClarityOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionProblem SensitivityNear Vision
Work styles
DependabilityIntellectual CuriosityCooperationSocial OrientationEmpathyAchievement Orientation
Technology
Computer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareData base management system softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareElectronic mail softwareOptical character reader OCR or scanning softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwarePresentation software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, projects, assignments, and papers.
  2. Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  3. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as food science, nutrition, and child care.
  4. Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  5. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  6. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  7. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  8. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
CIP education codes
13.130819.010119.020119.020219.029919.040119.040219.040319.049919.050119.050419.050519.059919.060119.070119.070219.070419.070619.070819.090119.090219.090419.100130.1901

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