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$65,340
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Educational requirements vary with the subject taught and the type of educational institution. Most commonly, postsecondary teachers must have a Ph.D. However, a master's degree may be enough for some postsecondary teachers at community colleges. In career and technical schools, work experience may be important for getting a postsecondary teaching job.
EducationPostsecondary teachers who work for 4-year colleges and universities typically need a doctoral degree in their field. Some schools may hire those with a master’s degree or those who are doctoral degree candidates for some specialties, such as fine arts, or for some part-time positions.
Doctoral programs generally take multiple years after the completion of a bachelor’s degree program. They spend time completing a master’s degree and then writing a doctoral dissertation, which is a paper presenting original research in the student’s field of study. Candidates usually specialize in a subfield, such as organic chemistry or European history.
Community colleges or career and technical schools also may hire those with a master’s degree. However, in some fields, there are more applicants than available positions. In these situations, institutions can be more selective, and they frequently choose applicants who have a Ph.D. over those with a master’s degree.
Postsecondary teachers who teach career and technical education courses, such as culinary arts or cosmetology, may not be required to have graduate-level education. At a minimum they must hold the degree of the program in which they are teaching. For example, the teacher must hold an associate’s degree if they teach a program that is at the associate’s degree level. In addition, work experience or certification may be just as important as education for getting a postsecondary teaching job at a career or technical school.
Other ExperienceSome institutions may prefer to hire those with teaching or other work experience, but this is not a requirement for all fields or for all employers.
In health specialties, art, or education fields, hands-on work experience in the industry can be important. Postsecondary teachers in these fields often gain experience by working in an occupation related to their field of expertise.
In fields such as biological science, physics, and chemistry, some postsecondary teachers have postdoctoral research experience. These short-term jobs, sometimes called “post-docs,” usually involve working for 2 to 3 years as a research associate or in a similar position, often at a college or university.
Some postsecondary teachers gain teaching experience by working as graduate teaching assistants—students who are enrolled in a graduate program and teach classes in the institution in which they are enrolled.
Some postsecondary teachers, especially adjunct professors, have another job in addition to teaching.
Licenses, Certifications, and RegistrationsPostsecondary teachers who prepare students for an occupation that requires a license, certification, or registration, may need to have—or they may benefit from having—the same credential. For example, a postsecondary nursing teacher might need a nursing license or a postsecondary education teacher might need a teaching license.
AdvancementA major goal for postsecondary teachers with a doctoral degree is attaining a tenure—a guarantee that a professor cannot be fired without just cause. It can take up to 7 years of moving up the ranks in tenure-track positions. The ranks are assistant professor, associate professor, and professor. Tenure is granted through a review of the candidate’s research, contribution to the institution, and teaching.
Tenure and tenure track positions are declining as institutions are relying more heavily on part-time faculty.
Some tenured professors advance to administrative positions, such as dean or president. For information on deans and other administrative positions, see the profile on postsecondary education administrators. For more information about college and university presidents, see the profile on top executives.
Important QualitiesCritical-thinking skills. To challenge established theories and beliefs, conduct original research, and design experiments, postsecondary teachers need good critical-thinking skills.
Interpersonal skills. Most postsecondary teachers need to be able to work well with others and must have good communication skills to serve on committees and give lectures.
Resourcefulness. Postsecondary teachers need to be able to present information in a way that students will understand. They need to adapt to the different learning styles of their students and teach students who have little or no experience with the subject.
Speaking skills. Postsecondary teachers need good communication skills to give lectures.
Writing skills. Most postsecondary teachers need to be skilled writers to publish original research and analysis.
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Culinary Arts Instructor Career Paths
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Martial Arts Instructor 3.9 years
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Instructor, Faculty 3.4 years
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Chef Instructor 3.2 years
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Culinary Arts Instructor 3.0 years
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Cooking Instructor 2.9 years
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Culinary Art Teacher 1.8 years
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Culinary Internship 0.6 years
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Executive Chef 19.9%
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Sous Chef 12.5%
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Chef 9.4%
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Line Cook 5.8%
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General Manager 5.8%
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Cook 5.5%
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Internship 4.0%
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Chef De Cuisine 3.8%
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Pastry Chef 3.7%
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Garde Manager 3.3%
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Chef Instructor 3.2%
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Kitchen Manager 2.9%
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Owner/Operator 2.7%
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Chef Manager 2.7%
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Banquet Chef 2.5%
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Manager 2.4%
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Chef De Partie 2.2%
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Restaurant Manager 2.1%
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Assistant Manager 2.1%
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Executive Chef 23.6%
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Chef 10.8%
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Chef Instructor 4.9%
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Sous Chef 4.7%
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General Manager 4.7%
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Chef Manager 4.5%
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Owner 4.3%
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Kitchen Manager 4.3%
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Line Cook 3.6%
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Cook 3.6%
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Instructor 3.6%
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Owner/Operator 2.9%
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Pastry Chef 2.7%
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Director 2.7%
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Food Service Manager 2.7%
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Chef/Owner 2.7%
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Chef/Catering 2.5%
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Personal Chef 2.5%
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Head Chef 2.2%
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Culinary Arts Instructor Demographics
Gender
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Male
58.1% -
Female
39.5% -
Unknown
2.4%
Ethnicity
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White
79.8% -
Hispanic or Latino
13.1% -
Asian
4.8% -
Unknown
1.8% -
Black or African American
0.4%
Languages Spoken
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Spanish
50.0% -
French
18.8% -
Italian
12.5% -
German
4.2% -
Swedish
2.1% -
Portuguese
2.1% -
Chinese
2.1% -
Czech
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Russian
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Thai
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Croatian
2.1%
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Culinary Arts Instructor Education
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Culinary Institute of America
28.5% -
Johnson & Wales University
24.4% -
University of Phoenix
5.7% -
Florida International University
4.1% -
Ashford University
4.1% -
Schoolcraft College
3.3% -
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
2.4% -
Baltimore International College
2.4% -
Hudson County Community College
2.4% -
University of New Hampshire
2.4% -
Oklahoma State University
2.4% -
Sistema Universitario Ana G Mendez - Universidad Del Este
2.4% -
Kansas State University
2.4% -
Baker College
2.4% -
Southern New Hampshire University
2.4% -
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
1.6% -
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Pasadena
1.6% -
Santa Fe Community College
1.6% -
Clark College
1.6% -
Central Texas College
1.6% -
Culinary Arts 39.0%
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Business 13.0%
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Food And Nutrition 6.3%
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Management 5.3%
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Education 4.1%
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Elementary Education 3.1%
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Dietetics 1.9%
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Food Science 1.9%
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Political Science 1.2%
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Liberal Arts 1.2%
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Public Health 1.0%
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Nutrition Science 1.0%
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English 1.0%
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Communication 1.0%
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Special Education 1.0%
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Other
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Bachelors
27.5% -
Associate
20.5% -
Masters
14.1% -
Certificate
6.2% -
Diploma
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Doctorate
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License
0.2%
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| Culinary Arts Chef Instructor | Culinary Institute Inc. | Houston, TX | Jun 15, 2016 | $63,232 |
| Culinary Arts Instructor | Bethune-Cookman University | Daytona Beach, FL | Apr 23, 2009 | $56,349 |
| Culinary Arts-Chef Instructor | Culinary Institute Inc. | Houston, TX | Aug 31, 2014 | $55,000 |
| Culinary Arts Chef Instructor | Culinary Institute Inc. | Houston, TX | Sep 16, 2016 | $41,600 |
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Top Skills for A Culinary Arts Instructor
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Top Culinary Arts Instructor Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Culinary Curriculum
- Kitchen Safety
- Develop and implement culinary curriculum in compliance with State regulations and guidelines in accordance with PA Academic & Career/Technical Training Alliance.
- Planned and organized presentations of special events for up to 75 people including menu planning, preparation and seating arrangements.
- Developed daily lesson plans for lectures and demonstrating basic to advanced culinary techniques.
- Initiated a new program teaching special education high school students all aspects of food service.
- Teach knife skills, proper food handling procedures and correct cooking temperatures.
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