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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These are the real jobs-to-be-done, not a wish list. Each task shows where we found it, and the prompt underneath is written for that exact task.
Learning1
Grade papers and exams
+Grade the midterm papers for Calculus II, record numeric scores and brief rubric comments for each student,…
Grade papers and exams
+Grade the midterm papers for Calculus II, record numeric scores and brief rubric comments for each student, flag any suspected plagiarism for follow-up, and upload the grades to the course gradebook by next Monday noon.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Keeping the record3
Prepare course materials such as syllabi
+Draft the syllabus for Linear Algebra with learning outcomes, weekly topics, assessment schedule, and office…
Prepare course materials such as syllabi
+Draft the syllabus for Linear Algebra with learning outcomes, weekly topics, assessment schedule, and office hours, circulate the PDF to enrolled students and the department office by the end of this Friday, and check curriculum codes match the department listing.
The tools that do the workGoogle Docsjob descriptionsO*NET
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Liaise with other university colleagues
+Arrange a short meeting with Priya in statistics and Mark in computer science to align our guest lecture…
Liaise with other university colleagues
+Arrange a short meeting with Priya in statistics and Mark in computer science to align our guest lecture topics and agree on cross-listed assessment dates, propose Wednesday 11am, and share a one-page coordination note afterwards.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OutlookESCOO*NET
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Teach courses in computer science
+Prepare the week-one lecture, lab exercises, and a 45-minute coding demonstration for Intro to Algorithms,…
Teach courses in computer science
+Prepare the week-one lecture, lab exercises, and a 45-minute coding demonstration for Intro to Algorithms, include learning objectives and starter code snippets, and post the materials to the course site by Sunday evening.
The tools that do the workLinuxMicrosoft PowerPointESCOjob descriptions
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The daily work12
Publish research findings
+Prepare the paper for submission: tidy proofs and figures, produce a single double-spaced manuscript with…
Publish research findings
+Prepare the paper for submission: tidy proofs and figures, produce a single double-spaced manuscript with numbered equations and captions, generate a separate file of high-resolution figures, assemble author metadata and suggested referees, then submit to the target journal before the end of the month.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OfficeESCO
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Perform classroom management
+Set up this semester's class: finalise the syllabus with learning outcomes and assessment dates, publish the…
Perform classroom management
+Set up this semester's class: finalise the syllabus with learning outcomes and assessment dates, publish the weekly schedule and reading list, configure attendance and grading rules, and notify students and the department by Friday so TAs can prepare.
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Compile course material
+Assemble the course pack: collate lecture notes, problem sets, solutions and external readings into a single…
Compile course material
+Assemble the course pack: collate lecture notes, problem sets, solutions and external readings into a single ordered file, update version numbers, produce a printable handout and an editable version for students, and upload both to the course page by next Monday.
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SketchBook Pro
+Produce three lecture diagrams and one detailed worked example using hand-drawn notation, export them as…
SketchBook Pro
+Produce three lecture diagrams and one detailed worked example using hand-drawn notation, export them as clean layered images at 300 dpi, and deliver the assets to the course pack and the departmental graphics folder by Wednesday.
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Maintain computer equipment used in instruction.
+Check and service the student lab desktops and the projector in Math 204 this Thursday, replace the faulty…
Maintain computer equipment used in instruction.
+Check and service the student lab desktops and the projector in Math 204 this Thursday, replace the faulty network cable at the back row, update the lecture software to the latest stable build, and log tests and serial numbers after finishing.
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.
+Draft the methods and results section for the research paper on finite element error bounds, run the…
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
+Draft the methods and results section for the research paper on finite element error bounds, run the statistical simulations to validate claims, generate publication-quality figures, and produce a submission-ready manuscript for the Journal of Numerical Analysis by June 30.
The tools that do the workGoogle DocsMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Act as advisers to student organizations.
+Meet with the Math Club officers next Wednesday at 5pm, review their proposed student seminar budget, advise…
Act as advisers to student organizations.
+Meet with the Math Club officers next Wednesday at 5pm, review their proposed student seminar budget, advise on risk and venue capacity, and provide a one-page memo they can present to Student Affairs for approval.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OfficeO*NET
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Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
+Prepare a one-hour seminar plan for Tuesday that opens with a short problem posed to everyone, allocates…
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
+Prepare a one-hour seminar plan for Tuesday that opens with a short problem posed to everyone, allocates fifteen minutes for pair problem-solving, includes two guiding prompts to deepen discussion, and lists three follow-up exercises for office hours.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft PowerPointO*NET
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Participate in campus and community events.
+Confirm my availability for the campus math outreach day on Saturday, print the short activity sheets for…
Participate in campus and community events.
+Confirm my availability for the campus math outreach day on Saturday, print the short activity sheets for middle school students, arrange a projector and whiteboard at the pavilion, and email the community liaison that I will bring two volunteers.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OutlookO*NET
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Direct research of other teachers or of graduate students working for advanced academic degrees.
+Set up a supervision schedule with graduate student Sarah Patel and doctoral candidate Miguel Ruiz, read…
Direct research of other teachers or of graduate students working for advanced academic degrees.
+Set up a supervision schedule with graduate student Sarah Patel and doctoral candidate Miguel Ruiz, read their thesis chapter drafts by next Friday, provide detailed written feedback on methods and proofs, and schedule a follow-up defense prep meeting.
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Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
+Prepare the department head packet for this semester: agenda for the faculty meeting, updated teaching load…
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
+Prepare the department head packet for this semester: agenda for the faculty meeting, updated teaching load spreadsheet, tenure-track search timeline and a one-page budget variance explanation for the faculty caucus meeting on Friday.
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Lead review and feedback sessions for students
+Set up and schedule weekly two-hour review and feedback sessions for my graduate students: prepare a rubric,…
Lead review and feedback sessions for students
+Set up and schedule weekly two-hour review and feedback sessions for my graduate students: prepare a rubric, list of papers to discuss, individual feedback slots, and booking notes so sessions start next Monday and students receive summaries each week.
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