Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC Code: 25-1192 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
Teach courses in childcare, family relations, finance, nutrition, and related subjects pertaining to home management. 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 Family and Consumer Sciences 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 | $160,264,000 | $247,900,640 | $335,539,360 | $423,176,000 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $160,555,200 | $246,868,960 | $333,180,640 | $419,494,400 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $159,993,600 | $242,388,640 | $324,785,760 | $407,180,800 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $159,993,600 | $242,388,640 | $324,785,760 | $407,180,800 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $170,996,800 | $245,467,040 | $319,939,360 | $394,409,600 |
| El Centro, CA | $159,328,000 | $225,326,400 | $291,324,800 | $357,323,200 |
| Chico, CA | $121,867,200 | $194,937,600 | $268,008,000 | $341,078,400 |
| Redding, CA | $121,867,200 | $194,937,600 | $268,008,000 | $341,078,400 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $121,867,200 | $194,937,600 | $268,008,000 | $341,078,400 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $121,867,200 | $194,937,600 | $268,008,000 | $341,078,400 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 4.1 | |
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Learning Strategies | 4.0 | |
| Instructing | 4.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 | |
| Active Learning | 3.6 | |
| Writing | 3.6 | |
| Monitoring | 3.5 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| English Language | 4.6 |
| Education and Training | 4.3 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.7 |
| Psychology | 3.6 |
| Administration and Management | 3.6 |
| Mathematics | 3.5 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.4 |
| Administrative | 3.4 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Post-first professional | 48.0% |
| Doctoral degree | 36.5% |
| Master's degree | 7.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 3.7% |
| Some college | 1.9% |
Typical Tasks
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, projects, assignments, and papers.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as food science, nutrition, and child care.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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