business-lecturer/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — business lecturer

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 25-1011.00 (Business Teachers, Postsecondary).

Task statements

• [Core] Develop and maintain course Web sites.
• [Core] Mentor new faculty.
• [Core] Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as financial accounting, principles of marketing, and operations management.
• [Core] Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
• [Core] Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
• [Core] Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• [Core] Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• [Core] Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• [Core] Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
• [Core] Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
• [Core] Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and conferences.
• [Core] Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and career issues.
• [Core] Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
• [Core] Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
• [Core] Collaborate with members of the business community to improve programs, to develop new programs, and to provide student access to learning opportunities, such as internships.
• [Core] Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
• [Core] Participate in campus and community events.
• [Core] Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
• [Core] Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
• [Supplemental] Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
• [Supplemental] Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
• [Supplemental] Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
• [Supplemental] Act as advisers to student organizations.
• [Supplemental] Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
• [Supplemental] Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Detailed work activities

• Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
• Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.
• Advise others on career or personal development.
• Advise students on academic or career matters.
• Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
• Collaborate with other agencies and institutions to coordinate educational matters.
• Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.
• Create technology-based learning materials.
• Develop instructional materials.
• Develop instructional objectives.
• Direct department activities.
• Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
• Evaluate student work.
• Guide class discussions.
• Instruct college students in social sciences or humanities disciplines.
• Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
• Perform student enrollment or registration activities.
• Plan community programs or activities for the general public.
• Prepare tests.
• Promote educational institutions or programs.
• Research topics in area of expertise.
• Select educational materials or equipment.
• Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
• Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization.
• Supervise student research or internship work.
• Support the professional development of others.
• Teach classes in area of specialization.
• Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
• Write grant proposals.