Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
O*NET Code: 25-1021.00
Education Level
Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Master's/Doctoral degree
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Adjunct InstructorAssistant ProfessorAssociate ProfessorC++ ProfessorCollege Faculty MemberCollege ProfessorComputer Applications InstructorComputer Engineering ProfessorComputer Information Systems Instructor (CIS Instructor)Computer Information Systems Professor (CIS Professor)Computer InstructorComputer Networking InstructorComputer Programming ProfessorComputer Science Adjunct InstructorComputer Science Adjunct ProfessorComputer Science Assistant ProfessorComputer Science InstructorComputer Science ProfessorComputer Science TeacherComputer Technology Instructor
⚡ Skills (21)
Instructing4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Writing4/100
Speaking4/100
Active Listening4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Active Learning4/100
Learning Strategies4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Monitoring4/100
+ 11 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (44)
🔥Adobe Photoshop
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥C
Development environment software
🔥C#
Object or component oriented development software
🔥C++
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Google Docs
Word processing software
🔥Hypertext markup language HTML
Web platform development software
🔥Linux
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Visual Basic
Development environment software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Oracle Java
Object or component oriented development software
🔥PHP
Web platform development software
🔥Python
Object or component oriented development software
🔥UNIX
Operating system software
0Adobe Dreamweaver
Web page creation and editing software
0Adobe Premiere Pro
Video creation and editing software
0Blackboard Learn
Computer based training software
0Blackboard software
Data base user interface and query software
0Calendar and scheduling software
Calendar and scheduling software
0Collaborative editing software
Word processing software
0Course management system software
Computer based training software
0DOC Cop
Information retrieval or search software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0Desire2Learn LMS software
Computer based training software
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0Firewall software
Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software
0Learning management system LMS
Computer based training software
0Management information systems MIS
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Microsoft Visual Basic.NET
Object or component oriented development software
0Moodle
Computer based training software
0Network intrusion detection software
Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software
0Object oriented programming software
Object oriented data base management software
0OpenAI ChatGPT
Development environment software
0Operating system software
Operating system software
0Programming languages
Development environment software
0Sakai CLE
Computer based training software
0Software development tools
Development environment software
0Virtual private networking VPN software
Network security or virtual private network VPN management software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0iParadigms Turnitin
Information retrieval or search software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary → Software Developers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (88% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (14)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Programming
Current: 3Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
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Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 3
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 3
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Systems Evaluation
Current: 3Target: 3
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 3
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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