Higher Education United States

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What the job involves

  • Teach courses in your subject area to students.
  • Prepare course materials and syllabi for each class.
  • Enter student grades and maintain accurate records.
  • Communicate with students and answer their questions.
  • Use technology to deliver instruction and assignments.
  • Evaluate student performance and provide feedback.
  • Participate in department meetings and activities.

Summed up from 30 recent Higher Education job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • RN License 1 in 10 postings
  • Registered Nurse 1 in 10 postings
  • Curriculum Development 1 in 15 postings
  • Microsoft Office 1 in 15 postings
  • Clinical Experience 1 in 15 postings

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Out of 16,836 postings that list skills.

Certifications and licenses

  • Basic Life Support 1 in 45 postings
  • Doctorate in Nursing 1 in 45 postings

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Experience asked for

  • 1 to 2 years 4 in 10 postings
  • 3 to 4 years 3 in 10 postings
  • 5 years or more 3 in 10 postings

Typical ask: 3 years.

Education asked for

  • High school diploma or GED 1 in 120 postings
  • Associate degree 1 in 60 postings
  • Bachelor's degree 2 in 10 postings
  • Master's degree 5 in 10 postings
  • Doctorate 2 in 10 postings

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Is these roles in demand?

14,970 open Higher Education jobs across the US right now.

Most openings

Typical pay $86,300 a year (most between $73k and $109k). See the full salary breakdown

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