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Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary in Georgia

Thinking about a career as an Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary in Georgia? Here’s what you need to know. Teach courses in anthropology or archeology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

What do Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary Make in Georgia?

State-level wage data is not available for this occupation in Georgia. See the national figures below.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary earn a median of $51,341 per year ($24.68/hour).

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 246,699 anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary across the United States. In Georgia alone, about 110 people work in this role. That’s more than the typical state, which employs around 100 anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary.

Top States for Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary Employment

These states have the highest employment of anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary work.

State	Number Employed
California	690
New York	610
Texas	370
Pennsylvania	290
North Carolina	270
Massachusetts	260
New Jersey	180
Colorado	170
Michigan	160
Washington	150
Illinois	150
Virginia	150
Indiana	120
Georgia	110
Connecticut	100
Tennessee	100
Oregon	90
Ohio	80
Wisconsin	80
Minnesota	80

Highest-Paying States for Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary

The highest-paying states for anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary.

State	Annual Median Salary
California	$119,490
Connecticut	$109,670
Vermont	$103,710
Massachusetts	$103,050
New York	$103,030
Kentucky	$102,400
District of Columbia	$102,030
Michigan	$100,650
New Mexico	$100,300
Virginia	$99,980

Skills

Key anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Key knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

Key abilities for anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, career issues, and laboratory and field research.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as research methods, urban anthropology, and language and culture.
• Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
• Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and present findings in professional journals, books, electronic media, or at professional conferences.
• Supervise students' laboratory or field work.
• Conduct ethnographic field research.
• Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.

Work Activities

• Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
• Analyzing Data or Information
• Getting Information
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Processing Information
• Training and Teaching Others
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Working with Computers
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Thinking Creatively

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Cloud software In-demand technologies: Learning management system LMS

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

• Anthropology
• Sociology & Anthropology
• Archeology
• Geography and Anthropology
• Classical & Ancient Studies
• Geoarcheaology
• Linguistics and Anthropology

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Related Careers

Related occupations to anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary include:

• Anthropologists and Archeologists
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• Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
• Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
• Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
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Also Known As

Adjunct Anthropology Instructor, Adjunct Anthropology Lecturer, Adjunct Instructor, Anthropology Adjunct Professor, Anthropology Department Chair, Anthropology Faculty Member, Anthropology Instructor, Anthropology Lecturer, Anthropology Professor, Archaeology Professor, Archeology Faculty Member, Archeology Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, College Professor.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 25-1061.00