Art, Drama, and Music Teacher, Post-secondary
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DESCRIPTION

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

TASKS ranked from most to least important

Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques.

Evaluate and grade students' class work, performances, projects, assignments, and papers.

Prepare students for performances, exams, or assessments.

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as acting techniques, fundamentals of music, and art history.

Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.

Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and performance pieces.

Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.

Display students' work in schools, galleries, and exhibitions.

Participate in campus and community events.

Keep students informed of community events, such as plays and concerts.

Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.

Act as advisers to student organizations.

Organize performance groups and direct their rehearsals.

Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.

Maintain or repair studio facilities.

Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.

Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

INDUSTRY

Educational Services

SKILLS ranked from most to least important

Speaking→ Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Instructing→ Teaching others how to do something.

Learning Strategies→ Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Active Learning→ Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Active Listening→ Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension→ Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Writing→ Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Monitoring→ Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Critical Thinking→ Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Social Perceptiveness→ Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Time Management→ Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Complex Problem Solving→ Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Judgment and Decision Making→ Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Coordination→ Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Systems Analysis→ Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

ACTIVITIES ranked from most to least important

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

RESPONSIBILITIES ranked from most to least important >

Teach humanities courses at the college level.

Evaluate student work.

Tutor students who need extra assistance.

Guide class discussions.

Develop instructional materials.

Maintain student records.

Coordinate student extracurricular activities.

Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.

Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization.

Develop instructional objectives.

Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.

Advise students on academic or career matters.

Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.

Prepare tests.

Supervise student research or internship work.

Order instructional or library materials or equipment.

Select educational materials or equipment.

Direct department activities.

Research topics in area of expertise.

Perform student enrollment or registration activities.

Promote educational institutions or programs.

Maintain facilities.

Repair structural components.

Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.

Display student work.

Plan community programs or activities for the general public.

Serve on institutional or departmental committees.

Write grant proposals.

Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.

Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.

ABILITIES ranked from most to least used

Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.

Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).

Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.

Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.

Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

KNOWLEDGE ranked from most to least required

Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of a language - English, French, Swahili et cetera - including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

History and Archeology — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.

Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Philosophy and Theology — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.

Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

COMPUTER PROGRAMS ranked alphabetically

Calendar and scheduling software

Computer aided design CAD software — Autodesk Maya for Design Visualization

Computer based training software -- Course management system software; e.g., Blackboard Learn; DesireLearn; Learning management system LMS; Sakai CLE; Educentre, mElimu etc

Database management system software -- e.g., MySQL

Database user interface and query software -- Data entry software

Desktop publishing software -- e.g., Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign; QuarkXpress

Development environment software -- e.g., Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Suite; Microsoft Visual Studio ; PhoneGap

Document management software -- e.g., Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat

Electronic mail software -- Email software; Microsoft Outlook

Graphics or photo imaging software -- e.g., Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator ; Faux Labs Splashup; Next Limit Maxwell Render; The Pixel Farm PFTrack etc

Information retrieval or search software -- e.g., DOC Cop; iParadigms Turnitin

Internet browser software -- e.g., Microsoft Explorer; Google Chrome

Music or sound editing software -- e.g. Adobe Systems Adobe Audition; Apple Logic Pro; Pure Data PD; Sonic Studio etc

Office suite software -- e.g., Microsoft Office; Google Workspace

Operating system software -- e.g. Linux; Microsoft Windows

Optical character reader OCR or scanning software -- Image scanning software

Presentation software -- e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint

Spreadsheet software -- e.g., Microsoft Excel

Video creation and editing software -- e.g., Adobe Systems Adobe After Effects; Apple Final Cut Pro; Pixar RenderMan Studio; The Foundry Nuke etc

Web page creation and editing software -- e.g., Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver

Web platform development software -- , Cascading style sheets CSS; Hypertext markup language HTML; JavaScript; PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor

Word processing software -- Collaborative editing software; e.g., Google Docs; Microsoft Word

TOOLS ranked alphabetically

Air compressors→ Portable air compressors

Anvils→ Tinsmithing anvils

Audio analog to digital AD converter→ Analog to digital audio converters

Audio mixing consoles→ Digital mixing consoles

Automatic bar machine→ Machine lathes

Automatic lathe or chucking machine→ Wood lathes

Belt sander→ Belt sanders

Blow torch→ Oxygen torches

Carving tools→ Pneumatic carving equipment

Cassette players or recorders→ Multitrack recording systems

Cinematographic cameras→ Sound stage cameras

Clay or modeling tools→ Pug mills; Slab rollers

Compact disk players or recorders→ Compact disk CD players

Crimping pliers→ Beading tools

Desktop computers

Digital audio workstation DAW→ Digital audio workstations

Digital camcorders or video cameras→ Digital video cameras

Digital cameras→ Compact digital cameras

Digital video disk players or recorders→ Digital video disk DVD players

Digital voice recorders→ Audio recording equipment

Disc sander→ Power disc sanders

Drill press or radial drill→ Drill presses

Dry kiln fired clay→ Clay firing kilns

Enameling Kilns→ Burnout kilns

Engravers→ Engraving equipment

Epidiascopes→ Opaque projectors

Extruders for modeling materials→ Modeling material extruders

Floor stands→ Model stands

Focus spots→ Stage spotlights

Hammers→ Reshaping hammers; Tinsmithing hammers

High capacity removable media drives→ Universal serial bus USB flash drives

Hydraulic press brake→ Sheet metal brakes

Infrared imagers→ Infrared camera tracking systems

Inkjet printers→ Computer inkjet printers; Poster printers

Intaglio or lithography printing presses→ Printmaking presses; Tabletop presses

Kilns for firing ceramics→ Gas-fired kilns

Laminators→ Laminating equipment

Laser cutting machine→ Laser cutting equipment

Laser fax machine→ Laser facsimile machines

Laser printers→ Computer laser printers

Liquid crystal display projector→ Liquid crystal display LCD projectors

Loudspeakers→ Surround sound systems

Manual press brake→ Magnetic finger brakes

Metal crucibles

Metal inert gas welding machine→ Metal inert gas MIG welders

Metronomes→ Electronic metronomes

Microphone stand→ Microphone podiums

Microphones→ Handheld microphones; Wireless microphones

Milling machines→ Computer numerical control CNC routers; Computer numerical control CNC vertical knee mills

Miter saw→ Sliding compound miter saws

MP3 players or recorders→ MP3 digital voice recorders

Multimedia projectors→ Computer projectors; Multimedia projection equipment

Musical instrument effects unit→ Experimental hyperinstruments

Notebook computers→ Laptop computers

Offset printing presses→ Vendercook presses

Overhead projectors→ Overhead data projectors

Paint application system→ Paint booths

Paint brushes→ Artists' paint brushes

Paper cutters or refills→ Paper cutters

Photocopiers→ Photocopying equipment

Plasma cutting machine→ Plasma cutters

Platen covers→ Platen presses

Portable data input terminals→ Interactive whiteboard controllers; Student response systems

Power sanders→ Oscilliating spindle sanders

Power saws→ Band saws; Metal cutting band saws; Sliding table saws

Projection screens or displays→ Projector screens

Sand blasting machine→ Sandblasting guns

Scanners→ Computer data input scanners

Scientific calculator→ Digital calculators

Scroll saw→ Scroll saws

Sewing machines→ Commercial sewing machines

Shears→ Foot shears

Sheet metal forming machine→ Slip rollers

Silkscreen screens or printing stations→ Silkscreen machines

Slide projectors→ Carousel slide projectors

Special purpose telephones→ Multi-line telephone systems

Spot welding machine→ Spot welders

Spray booth→ Negative pressure spray booths

Stage or studio lamps→ General stage lighting

Surface grinding machine→ Surface grinding machines

Synthesizer→ Computerized synthesizers

Tablet computers

Tangent bender→ Hossfield metal benders

Teleconference equipment→ Conference telephones

Televisions→ Liquid crystal display LCD televisions; Television monitors

Thermal binding machine→ Book presses

Touch screen monitors→ Interactive whiteboards

Tube bending machine→ Hydraulic tubing benders

Tungsten inert gas welding machine→ Tungsten inert gas TIG welders

Vacuum molding machines→ Vacuum casting equipment

Vertical turning center→ Computer numerical control CNC vertical lathes

Videoconferencing systems→ Videoconferencing equipment

Web cameras→ Webcams

Wood easels→ Wood art easels

INTERESTS ranked from most to least relevant

Social→ Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

Artistic→ Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

WORK STYLE ranked from most to least relevant

Dependability→ Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Attention to Detail→ Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Cooperation→ Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

Self Control→ Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

Integrity→ Job requires being honest and ethical.

Achievement/Effort→ Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Concern for Others→ Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

Initiative→ Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Analytical Thinking→ Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

Independence→ Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

Leadership→ Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

Persistence→ Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

Adaptability/Flexibility→ Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

Innovation→ Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

Stress Tolerance→ Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Social Orientation→ Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

VALUES ranked from most to least relevant

Independence→ Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Relationships→ Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

Working Conditions→ Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.