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# Tasks & work activities — physics lecturer
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Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 25-1022.00 (Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary).
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## Task statements
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- **[Core]** Keep abreast of developments and technological advances in the mathematical field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
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- **[Core]** Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
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- **[Core]** Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
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- **[Core]** Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as linear algebra, differential equations, and discrete mathematics.
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- **[Core]** Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
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- **[Core]** Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
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- **[Core]** Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
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- **[Core]** Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
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- **[Core]** Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
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- **[Core]** Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
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- **[Core]** Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
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- **[Core]** Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
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- **[Core]** Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
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- **[Supplemental]** Develop department and course schedules.
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- **[Supplemental]** Conduct faculty performance evaluations.
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- **[Supplemental]** Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
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- **[Supplemental]** Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
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- **[Supplemental]** Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in books, professional journals, or electronic media.
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- **[Supplemental]** Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
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- **[Supplemental]** Act as advisers to student organizations.
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- **[Supplemental]** Participate in campus and community events.
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- **[Supplemental]** Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
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- **[Supplemental]** Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
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## Detailed work activities
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- Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
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- Advise students on academic or career matters.
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- Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
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- Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.
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- Develop instructional materials.
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- Develop instructional objectives.
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- Direct department activities.
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- Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
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- Evaluate performance of educational staff.
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- Evaluate student work.
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- Guide class discussions.
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- Maintain student records.
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- Monitor performance of organizational members or partners.
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- Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
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- Perform student enrollment or registration activities.
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- Plan community programs or activities for the general public.
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- Prepare activity or work schedules.
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- Prepare staff schedules or work assignments.
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- Prepare tests.
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- Promote educational institutions or programs.
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- Research topics in area of expertise.
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- Schedule instructional activities.
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- Select educational materials or equipment.
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- Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
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- Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization.
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- Supervise student research or internship work.
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- Teach physical science or mathematics courses at the college level.
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- Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
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- Write grant proposals.
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