Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Zone 5 - Extensive preparation needed
Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Median pay: $85,020/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +2.4% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 1,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as race and ethnic relations, gender studies, and cross-cultural perspectives.
• Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
• Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
• Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
What's the median pay for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary?
The median pay for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary is $85,020 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary?
Employment for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary is projected to change +2.4% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary?
Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary?
About 1,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.