Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Home Economics Professor to teach courses in childcare, family relations, finance, nutrition, and related subjects. Responsibilities include participating in campus and community events, collaborating with colleagues, and advising students. The position supports teaching and research, and requires effective communication and organizational skills. If you're passionate about home management and education, this could be the perfect role for you. Salary varies by state, with a demand for professors expected to grow by 8.6% by 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to convey information effectively.
• Ability to understand written documents and instructions.
• Attention to detail and active listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in childcare, family relations, finance, and nutrition.
• Participate in campus and community events.
• Collaborate on teaching and research issues.

Skills

Speaking

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Instructing

Learning Strategies

Critical Thinking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Google Docs

Blackboard Learn

Learning management system LMS

Job description

Home Economics Professor

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.

Home Economics Professor Responsibilities

• Participate in campus and community events.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
• Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
• Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
• Act as advisers to student organizations.
• Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.

Things a Home Economics Professor Should Know How to Do

• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.
• Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Types of Home Economics Professor

• Merchandising Professor
• Food and Nutrition Teacher
• Associate Professor
• College or University Faculty Member
• Tailoring Teacher

Demand for Home Economics Professors

There were about 3,500 jobs for Home Economics Professors in 2016 in the United States. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 8.6% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 300 new jobs for Home Economics Professors by 2026.

State Salary Summary

• Alabama – $73,530
• Arizona – $71,140
• California – $93,960
• Idaho – $81,960
• Illinois – $86,780
• Kentucky – $80,460
• Maryland – $76,680
• Mississippi – $65,720
• Missouri – $79,730
• North Carolina – $61,080
• Oklahoma – $65,100
• Tennessee – $59,740
• Texas – $63,860
• Utah – $65,650
• Washington – $64,590

Tools & Technologies Used by Home Economics Professors

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Web browser software
• Data entry software
• Email software
• Google Docs
• Calendar and scheduling software
• Learning management system LMS
• Blackboard Learn
• Course management system software
• Desire2Learn
• iParadigms Turnitin
• Sakai CLE
• Collaborative editing software
• DOC Cop
• Image scanning software