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 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.