University and higher education teachers

University and higher education teachers prepare and deliver lectures and conduct tutorials in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at a university or other higher educational institution. They conduct research, and prepare scholarly papers and books.

Tasks and duties

• Designing and modifying curricula and preparing courses of study in accordance with requirements
• Preparing and delivering lectures and conducting tutorials, seminars and laboratory experiments
• Stimulating discussion and independent thought among students
• Supervising, where appropriate, experimental and practical work undertaken by students
• Administering, evaluating and marking examination papers and tests
• Directing research of post-graduate students or other members of department
• Researching into and developing concepts, theories and operational methods for application in industrial and other fields
• Preparing scholarly books, papers or articles
• Participating in departmental and faculty meetings and in conferences and seminars