231 University and Higher Education Teachers

Subcategories of 231 University and Higher Education Teachers

• 2310University 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 include - (a) designing and modifying curricula and preparing courses of study in accordance with requirements; (b) preparing and delivering lectures and conducting tutorials, seminars and laboratory experiments; (c) stimulating discussion and independent thought among students; (d) supervising, where appropriate, experimental and practical work undertaken by students; (e) administering, evaluating and marking examination papers and tests; (f) directing research of postgraduate students or other members of department; (g) researching into and developing concepts, theories and operational methods for application in industrial and other fields; (h) preparing scholarly books, papers or articles; (i) participating in departmental and faculty meetings and in conferences and seminars. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Higher education lecturer - Professor - University lecturer - University tutor Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - University chancellor - 1120 - Dean (university)-1345 - Higher education faculty head - 1345 - Vocational education teacher - 2320.

Other ISCO-08 codes under 231 University and Higher Education Teachers

• 232Vocational Education Teachers
• 233Secondary Education Teachers
• 234Primary School and Early Childhood Teachers
• 235Other Teaching Professionals

Frequently asked questions

What is ISCO-08 231?

ISCO-08 231 is "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 performed usually include: 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 postgraduate 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; Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit group: 2310 University and Higher Education Teachers.

What does ISCO-08 231 include?

231 University and Higher Education Teachers contains 1 direct subcategory: 2310 University and Higher Education Teachers.

What is the parent category of 231?

231 University and Higher Education Teachers sits under 231 University and Higher Education Teachers in the ISCO-08 hierarchy.