According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Teach undergraduate-level courses. | 92% |
| Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers, and record grades. | 91% |
| Lead discussion sections, tutorials, or laboratory sections. | 85% |
| Develop teaching materials, such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, or course Web sites. | 83% |
| Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work, such as lab reports. | 81% |
| Return assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines. | 80% |
| Prepare or proctor examinations. | 77% |
| Tutor or mentor students who need additional instruction. | 77% |
| Complete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed modifications can be made. | 75% |
| Demonstrate use of laboratory equipment and enforce laboratory rules. | 75% |
| Provide assistance to faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research. | 75% |
| Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades or to complete required grade-related paperwork. | 74% |
| Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students. | 73% |
| Order or obtain materials needed for classes. | 68% |
| Attend lectures given by the supervising instructor. | 67% |
| Copy and distribute classroom materials. | 67% |
| Arrange for supervisors to conduct teaching observations and provide feedback about teaching performance. | 66% |
| Provide instructors with assistance in the use of audiovisual equipment. | 62% |
| Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments. | 61% |
| Assist faculty members or staff with student conferences. | 59% |
