Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC Code: 25-1082 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
Teach courses in library science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $192,836,800 | $258,641,760 | $324,444,640 | $390,249,600 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $177,673,600 | $243,027,200 | $308,380,800 | $373,734,400 |
| El Centro, CA | $180,377,600 | $242,923,200 | $305,468,800 | $368,014,400 |
| Vallejo, CA | $176,488,000 | $235,040,000 | $293,592,000 | $352,144,000 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $175,801,600 | $233,515,360 | $291,227,040 | $348,940,800 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $173,638,400 | $231,310,560 | $288,980,640 | $346,652,800 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $175,240,000 | $232,155,040 | $289,072,160 | $345,987,200 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $161,096,000 | $221,430,560 | $281,763,040 | $342,097,600 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $171,184,000 | $227,718,400 | $284,252,800 | $340,787,200 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $173,929,600 | $229,507,200 | $285,084,800 | $340,662,400 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of Idaho | 1 | $54,101 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | $54,101 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Instructing | 4.2 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.1 | |
| Speaking | 4.1 | |
| Active Learning | 4.0 | |
| Learning Strategies | 4.0 | |
| Monitoring | 4.0 | |
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Writing | 4.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.6 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| English Language | 4.7 |
| Education and Training | 4.5 |
| Computers and Electronics | 4.2 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.9 |
| Communications and Media | 3.6 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 3.5 |
| Psychology | 3.4 |
| Administration and Management | 3.2 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Post-first professional | 65.2% |
| Doctoral degree | 24.6% |
| Other | 8.3% |
Typical Tasks
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as collection development, archival methods, and indexing and abstracting.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
- Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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