1. University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA • Private
In-State Tuition
$55,584
Enrollment
10,764
An academic instructor is a teacher who instructs students on various subjects, depending upon the instructor's focus and expertise. These professionals prepare lectures and lesson plans and evaluate the progress of student knowledge with quizzes, exams, and papers. Academic instructors assess, record, and establish goals for student progress and work to ensure that each student understands the material and succeeds academically.
Academic instructors work in a variety of classroom settings, from elementary schools to universities, and typically work during normal school hours. They teach according to the educational needs and abilities of each student, assign work, grade papers, tests, and assignments, and offer advice to students on educational and career goals.
Academic instructors possess excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and public speaking skills and should be comfortable with various forms of instructional media, including computers and video equipment.
Most academic instructors have a bachelor's in the area in which they teach, such as education, chemistry, or early childhood education, and in the US must have a teaching license if working in a K-12 school. However, for those individuals who have comparable knowledge or experience, alternative licensing is available.
Depending on the subject and the school, academic instructors can make up to $49,000 a year, but the career field in the US is expected to drop 10% by 2028.
