# Tasks & work activities — physics lecturer

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 25-1022.00 (Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary).

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Keep abreast of developments and technological advances in the mathematical field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- **[Core]** Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- **[Core]** Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- **[Core]** Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as linear algebra, differential equations, and discrete mathematics.
- **[Core]** Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- **[Core]** Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- **[Core]** Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
- **[Core]** Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
- **[Core]** Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- **[Core]** Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
- **[Core]** Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
- **[Core]** Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
- **[Core]** Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
- **[Supplemental]** Develop department and course schedules.
- **[Supplemental]** Conduct faculty performance evaluations.
- **[Supplemental]** Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
- **[Supplemental]** Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
- **[Supplemental]** Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in books, professional journals, or electronic media.
- **[Supplemental]** Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
- **[Supplemental]** Act as advisers to student organizations.
- **[Supplemental]** Participate in campus and community events.
- **[Supplemental]** Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
- **[Supplemental]** Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

## Detailed work activities

- Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
- Advise students on academic or career matters.
- Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
- Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.
- Develop instructional materials.
- Develop instructional objectives.
- Direct department activities.
- Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
- Evaluate performance of educational staff.
- Evaluate student work.
- Guide class discussions.
- Maintain student records.
- Monitor performance of organizational members or partners.
- Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
- Perform student enrollment or registration activities.
- Plan community programs or activities for the general public.
- Prepare activity or work schedules.
- Prepare staff schedules or work assignments.
- Prepare tests.
- Promote educational institutions or programs.
- Research topics in area of expertise.
- Schedule instructional activities.
- 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.
- Teach physical science or mathematics courses at the college level.
- Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
- Write grant proposals.