Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC Code: 25-1113 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
Teach courses in social work. 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 Social Work 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $147,264,000 | $215,550,400 | $283,836,800 | $352,123,200 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $147,264,000 | $215,550,400 | $283,836,800 | $352,123,200 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $145,683,200 | $214,483,360 | $283,281,440 | $352,081,600 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $145,683,200 | $214,483,360 | $283,281,440 | $352,081,600 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $142,646,400 | $210,801,760 | $278,955,040 | $347,110,400 |
| El Centro, CA | $133,785,600 | $202,092,800 | $270,400,000 | $338,707,200 |
| Fresno, CA | $133,785,600 | $202,092,800 | $270,400,000 | $338,707,200 |
| Chico, CA | $133,785,600 | $202,092,800 | $270,400,000 | $338,707,200 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $133,785,600 | $202,092,800 | $270,400,000 | $338,707,200 |
| Merced, CA | $133,785,600 | $202,092,800 | $270,400,000 | $338,707,200 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY | 6 | $75,462 |
| Grand Valley State University | 5 | $64,852 |
| Rhode Island College | 5 | $72,682 |
| CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO | 5 | $79,020 |
| Texas State University | 4 | $70,375 |
| University of Oklahoma | 4 | $82,000 |
| Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska | 3 | $68,010 |
| The Ohio State University | 3 | $101,667 |
| Appalachian State University | 3 | $50,614 |
| Stockton University | 3 | $70,749 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11 | $65,729 |
| 2021 | 14 | $71,559 |
| 2022 | 9 | $73,942 |
| 2023 | 25 | $77,929 |
| 2024 | 43 | $2,846,158 |
| 2025 | 53 | $80,237 |
| 2026 | 3 | $82,009 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Instructing | 4.8 | |
| Speaking | 4.6 | |
| Learning Strategies | 4.2 | |
| Active Learning | 4.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Writing | 4.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.8 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Education and Training | 4.7 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 4.5 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 4.3 |
| Psychology | 4.1 |
| English Language | 4.1 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.6 |
| Administration and Management | 3.6 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.4 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Post-first professional | 60.7% |
| Doctoral degree | 28.7% |
| First professional degree (MD, JD) | 6.0% |
| Other | 4.5% |
Typical Tasks
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as family behavior, child and adolescent mental health, or social intervention evaluation.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Supervise students' laboratory and field work.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, or handouts.
- Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
- Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Acrobat Google Docs Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Blackboard Learn Calendar and scheduling software Collaborative editing software Course management system software DOC Cop Desire2Learn LMS software Email software Image scanning software
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