Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
Anthropology and archaeology teachers (postsecondary) teach courses in anthropology or archaeology. This includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
As an anthropology professor, one has to perform tasks including conducting research in a particular field of knowledge and presenting findings, evaluating and grading students’ classwork, assignments and papers, preparing course materials, such as homework assignments and worksheets, compiling, administering and grading examinations, maintaining regularly scheduled officers to advise and assist students, writing letters of recommendation for students, performing administrative obligations such as serving as the head of the department and initiating, facilitating and regulating classroom discussions.
In the archaeological carriers, professors have to have a vast knowledge of various subjects such as arts and humanities, math, science, education and training and communications. To qualify for the archaeology careers as an archaeological and anthropology professor, one must have a doctoral degree.
Some key personality traits of an archaeology and anthropology professor are that they are analytical thinkers, persistent, have integrity, self-control, can be relied on and like helping people.
To excel as an anthropology professor, one must possess skills including, communication, problem-solving, coordination, time management, judgement and decision-making power, social perceptiveness, negotiating, persuading power, monitoring and instructing, critical thinking, complex problem solving and good memory power.
Qualifications
Every career requires an element of study and academic qualification, and there can be several study routes and pathways you can take. In following any academic pathway you will study subjects that contribute to the specialised knowledge required to achieve your career goals. These qualifications provide a future employer with the evidence that you have the desired knowledge, understanding and experience of their industry, so it’s important to consider the various types of qualifications available to you and to understand how they can boost your career and create opportunities for you.
- Ph.D. Archaeology
- Ph.D. Anthropology
- M.A. History
- B.A. History
- B.A. Ancient Indian History and Archaeology
Tasks
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as research methods, urban anthropology, and language and culture.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Supervise students' laboratory or field work.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
- Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, career issues, and laboratory and field research.
Progression Routes
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