Technical College Teachers, University Professors
こうとうせんもんがっこうきょういん、だいがくきょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : School Teachers
- Minor : Technical College and University Faculty
Summary
Educational role at technical colleges and universities, delivering lectures, experiments, and exercises in specialized fields, and guiding students' learning and research. Also responsible for research activities and disseminating academic achievements.
Description
Technical college teachers and university professors teach specialized knowledge and skills through lectures, experiments, and exercises at technical colleges and universities, provide research guidance, plan and manage educational curricula, and support students' careers. They publish academic papers through research activities and contribute to society via conferences and industry-academia collaborations. They develop educational evaluations and student guidance plans, strive to improve educational quality, and are expected to achieve results in both education and research.
Future Outlook
With the internationalization of higher education and the expansion of online education, English proficiency and ICT utilization skills will be increasingly emphasized. On the other hand, due to declining birthrates and constraints on education budgets, there may be mergers of universities and technical colleges and reductions in faculty numbers, but diverse career opportunities are expected, including education and research leveraging expertise, and strengthened collaborations with public institutions and industry.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Curious and inquisitive / Good at explaining / Patient
Work Style
Discretionary labor system / Industry-academia collaboration project / Part-time lecturer / Tenure track / Two days off per week
Career Path
Assistant and Assistant Professor → Associate Professor → Professor → Dean of Faculty / Graduate School Dean → University administration and research support
Required Skills
Deep knowledge in the specialized field / Experimental techniques / Information gathering / Paper writing / Preparation of teaching materials
Recommended Skills
English paper reading and writing / ICT-utilized education / Industry-academia collaboration project management / Statistical analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | The ability to explain clearly to students is important. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | To acquire the latest knowledge in the specialized field and reflect it in education. |
| Planning & Organization | Necessary for constructing and managing educational plans and research projects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly centered on lectures and lab work. |
Related Qualifications
- High School Teacher License Type 1
- PhD (Academic)
Aliases
- Technical College Teacher
- University Professor
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- Elementary School Teacher
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