Professional knowledge and skills in teaching and research
Lecturers/ Professors must be able to write essays, give lectures, set specific topics in the research area and coordinate qualitative and/or quantitative research work.
Lecturers/ Professors
Descriptions & Duties
- Lecturers/ Professors prepare and deliver lectures and conduct tutorials in a wide variety of professional, academic and technical subjects within a prescribed course of study at a university or higher education institutions. They conduct research, and prepare scholarly papers and books.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Trade Specific Competencies
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- usually have a master's degree or a PhD for specific subject
Experience
Work experience may be needed for teaching posts in technical and vocational institutions
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $20,000-$50,000
Monthly Salary $30,000-$70,000
Monthly Salary $40,000-$90,000
Monthly Salary $70,000-$110,000
Related Education & Training
Work Environment
- Lecturers/ Professors generally work during daytime, although some offer classes in the evenings and weekends to accommodate students who have jobs or family obligations. They usually need to be on campus to teach classes. They are always free to set their schedule to prepare for classes and grade assignments.
Tools
- USB flash drives
- Liquid crystal display projector
- Microphones
- Multimedia projectors
- Portable data input terminals
- Projection screens or displays
- Teleconference equipment
- Touch screen monitors
- Videoconferencing equipment
