Computer Teacher

Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

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

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

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

Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, data structures, and software design.

Act as advisers to student organizations.

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

Supervise students' laboratory work.

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

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

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

Direct research of other teachers or of graduate students working for advanced academic degrees.

Participate in campus and community events.

Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.

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

Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.

Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.

Maintain computer equipment used in instruction.

Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.

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

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