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Computer science teachers, postsecondary
Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Median pay
$96,980
Growth to 2035
+5%
about as fast as average
Openings a year
3,200
Time to qualify*
5 years
* From a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field.
Pay
Computer science teachers, postsecondary
Getting in
- Typical entry education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- On-the-job training
- None
- Prior experience
- None
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What the work is like
Dealing with the public
Unpleasant or angry people
Time pressure
Cost of a mistake
Freedom to make decisions
Repeating the same tasks
Time sitting
Time standing
Computer science teachers, postsecondary: 57% usually work over 40 hours a week
Core tasks
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations or assign this work to others.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, data structures, and software design.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- 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, and course materials and methods of instruction.
- Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Also called: Assistant Professor · Associate Professor · Computer Information Systems Instructor (CIS Instructor) · Computer Science Instructor · Computer Science Professor · Faculty Member · Information Technology Instructor (IT Instructor) · Instructor
Outlook and AI
Computer science teachers, postsecondary held 43,900 jobs in 2025. BLS projects 46,100 by 2035 (+5%, about as fast as average; all jobs: +3.5%).
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