What it pays
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Half of all Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in the U.S. earn more than $96,980 a year — the middle 80% land between $49,460 and $170,200. About 35,480 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$96,980typical pay / year
35,480people in this work
$170,200+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Learning4
Liaise with other university colleagues
+Coordinate a two-week schedule with Dr. Elena Morales in physics and Sara King in engineering to align guest…
Liaise with other university colleagues
+Coordinate a two-week schedule with Dr. Elena Morales in physics and Sara King in engineering to align guest lectures, lab access, and assessment dates for the autumn semester, confirm shared Zoom links and room bookings, and report conflicts by next Monday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OutlookESCOO*NET
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Teach courses in computer science
+Draft the semester syllabus for Introduction to Computational Methods, include week-by-week programming…
Teach courses in computer science
+Draft the semester syllabus for Introduction to Computational Methods, include week-by-week programming topics, required readings, assessment deadlines, and office hours, then circulate the draft to the department's undergraduate coordinator and the lab technician for feedback by Friday.
The tools that do the workGoogle DocsESCOjob descriptions
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Grade papers and exams
+Grade fifteen midterm essays on stellar evolution, applying the rubric, record numerical scores and brief…
Grade papers and exams
+Grade fifteen midterm essays on stellar evolution, applying the rubric, record numerical scores and brief formative feedback, flag two suspected collusions for the academic integrity office, and return graded scripts to students by Friday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelGoogle DocsESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Prepare course materials such as syllabi
+Prepare the undergraduate astronomy syllabus with learning outcomes, week-by-week topics, assessment schedule…
Prepare course materials such as syllabi
+Prepare the undergraduate astronomy syllabus with learning outcomes, week-by-week topics, assessment schedule with weightings, required readings and lab safety notes, then circulate it to the department faculty by next Tuesday for approval.
The tools that do the workGoogle Docsjob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work13
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
+Draft a research grant application seeking two years of funding for my exoplanet atmosphere spectrometry…
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
+Draft a research grant application seeking two years of funding for my exoplanet atmosphere spectrometry project with objectives, methods, summary of preliminary data, and a detailed budget, and set an internal review deadline for March 15.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
+Compile a curated bibliography of recent papers and books on stellar nucleosynthesis and observational…
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
+Compile a curated bibliography of recent papers and books on stellar nucleosynthesis and observational techniques for the graduate reading list, add a one-sentence relevance note to each entry, assemble a single reading packet, and distribute the packet to enrolled students before Wednesday's seminar.
The tools that do the workGoogle DocsO*NET
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Lead review and feedback sessions for students
+Schedule a two-hour student review session, collate problem set solutions, write brief feedback notes for…
Lead review and feedback sessions for students
+Schedule a two-hour student review session, collate problem set solutions, write brief feedback notes for each student, prepare a sample exam with annotated answers, and circulate all materials 48 hours ahead so students arrive prepared for critique.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OutlookGoogle DocsESCO
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Publish research findings
+Prepare the manuscript of our latest exoplanet spectroscopy paper, format figures and tables for journal…
Publish research findings
+Prepare the manuscript of our latest exoplanet spectroscopy paper, format figures and tables for journal submission, generate a cover letter addressed to the editor of Monthly Notices, and produce the final submission package by next Wednesday after one internal read-through.
The tools that do the workGoogle DocsESCO
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Perform classroom management
+Set up the semester seating chart, upload the graded syllabus and attendance policy, schedule weekly…
Perform classroom management
+Set up the semester seating chart, upload the graded syllabus and attendance policy, schedule weekly discussion groups and office hours, and notify enrolled students of the first-week expectations by Friday morning.
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Compile course material
+Assemble the introductory astrophysics module: pull lecture slides, curate three problem sets with solutions,…
Compile course material
+Assemble the introductory astrophysics module: pull lecture slides, curate three problem sets with solutions, compile required and recommended readings, and upload the full course pack to the course site 10 days before term start.
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SketchBook Pro
+Produce three planet-formation concept sketches and one colour schematic of orbital resonance for next…
SketchBook Pro
+Produce three planet-formation concept sketches and one colour schematic of orbital resonance for next Tuesday's lecture, refine linework, add labels and a legend, then export high-resolution image files for inclusion in the lecture slides.
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Maintain computer equipment used in instruction.
+Inventory and test every teaching computer and projector in Room 214 this week, replace any failed network…
Maintain computer equipment used in instruction.
+Inventory and test every teaching computer and projector in Room 214 this week, replace any failed network cables or mice, update the lecture slideshow machine to the current OS image, and send me a short fault report by Friday noon so IT can order parts.
The tools that do the workLinuxO*NET
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Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
+Finish the data reduction for the M-dwarf lightcurve project, draft the methods and results sections with…
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
+Finish the data reduction for the M-dwarf lightcurve project, draft the methods and results sections with figures formatted for the journal, circulate the manuscript to coauthors for edits, and submit to Monthly Notices within three weeks.
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Act as advisers to student organizations.
+Meet the Astrophysics Club officers on Thursday at 5pm, review their budget and event plan for the semester,…
Act as advisers to student organizations.
+Meet the Astrophysics Club officers on Thursday at 5pm, review their budget and event plan for the semester, advise on guest speaker choices and safety for the telescope night, and email my recommended changes by Saturday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OutlookO*NET
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Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
+Prepare three open-ended discussion prompts tied to tonight's lecture on stellar evolution, post them to the…
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
+Prepare three open-ended discussion prompts tied to tonight's lecture on stellar evolution, post them to the course discussion board before class, and during seminar call on a mix of volunteers and assigned respondents to keep the debate focused and evidence-based.
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Participate in campus and community events.
+Confirm my talk for the Saturday Science Festival, bring the 8-inch scope and a one-page handout on exoplanet…
Participate in campus and community events.
+Confirm my talk for the Saturday Science Festival, bring the 8-inch scope and a one-page handout on exoplanet detection, arrange a colleague to cover my 3pm office hours, and post the event details to the department events calendar by Wednesday.
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Direct research of other teachers or of graduate students working for advanced academic degrees.
+Set up weekly supervisory meetings with PhD candidate Sara Patel, review her latest chapter and the…
Direct research of other teachers or of graduate students working for advanced academic degrees.
+Set up weekly supervisory meetings with PhD candidate Sara Patel, review her latest chapter and the experimental plan, provide written feedback by next Monday, and confirm funding milestones with the graduate coordinator.
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