Career Spotlight

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Discover a rewarding career path dedicated to inspiring and educating the next generation of learners.

Expected Annual Pay

$99,480

Average salary range

Outlook

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Employment growth

Education

Doctoral or professional degree

Minimum requirement

Credential or Licenses

None are required, but many have a CDA

Licenses / certificates

Related Experience

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

Related experience needed

Role Responsibilities

What is this role responsible for?

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

A Typical Day

What does a typical day look like in this role?

A typical day for Business Teachers, Postsecondary usually involves teaching college-level business courses, preparing lessons and grading student work. They also meet with students for help, attend faculty meetings, and update course materials to stay current with business trends.

Meet the Personas

Explore different career paths within education and find the one that fits your passion

Professor

Professor

Meet Linda: Educators who are Level 2 on the career pathway may be like Linda. She has all the experience and criteria of Level 1 and now works as a Business Teacher at a community college, where she teaches introductory business courses while continuing to build her instructional skills and industry knowledge.

Essential Skills & Traits

What are some skills or personal traits that people in this role typically have?

Psychology

Psychology

Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Therapy and Counseling

Therapy and Counseling

Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

Career Advancement Paths

What are some jobs that Business Teachers, Postsecondary have later in their careers?

  • With a master’s degree and industry experience, Business Teachers can advance to become department chairs or academic deans.
  • With 5 or more years of teaching experience, they may move into roles such as Instructional Coordinators, curriculum specialists, or education administrators.

Maya Angelou: “When you learn, teach. When you get, give.”