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Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Parachute skills

  1. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (4.88)
  2. Research - Data (4.70)
  3. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.70)
  4. Use my brain - Data (4.64)
  5. Speak - People (4.62)
  6. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.56)
  7. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.40)
  8. Imagine - Data (4.40)
  9. Communicate well, in person - People (4.38)
  10. Follow through, get things done - People (4.36)
  11. Listen - People (4.25)
  12. Pay attention to details - Data (4.19)
  13. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.00)
  14. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.00)
  15. Instruct - People (4.00)
  16. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.92)
  17. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.92)
  18. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.91)
  19. Solve problems - Data (3.62)
  20. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Speaking (4.62)
  2. Reading Comprehension (4.00)
  3. Active Listening (4.00)
  4. Writing (4.00)
  5. Critical Thinking (4.00)
  6. Active Learning (4.00)
  7. Instructing (4.00)
  8. Learning Strategies (3.88)
  9. Complex Problem Solving (3.62)
  1. Oral Expression (4.38)
  2. Oral Comprehension (4.25)
  3. Written Comprehension (4.12)
  4. Written Expression (4.00)
  5. Speech Clarity (3.88)
  6. Inductive Reasoning (3.50)
  7. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Analytical Thinking (4.64)
  2. Integrity (4.61)
  3. Achievement/Effort (4.59)
  4. Dependability (4.54)
  5. Initiative (4.42)
  6. Independence (4.40)
  7. Persistence (4.36)
  8. Attention to Detail (4.19)
  9. Leadership (4.00)
  10. Self Control (3.95)
  11. Concern for Others (3.92)
  12. Innovation (3.91)
  13. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.73)
  14. Stress Tolerance (3.66)
  15. Social Orientation (3.54)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Training and Teaching Others (4.88)
  2. Analyzing Data or Information (4.70)
  3. Getting Information (4.70)
  4. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.56)
  5. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (4.48)
  6. Thinking Creatively (4.40)
  7. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.35)
  8. Processing Information (4.29)
  9. Interacting With Computers (4.24)
  10. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.96)
  11. Coaching and Developing Others (3.95)
  12. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.93)
  13. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.90)
  14. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.79)
  15. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.65)
  16. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.60)
  17. Documenting/Recording Information (3.58)
  18. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.50)
  1. Develop Instructional Materials (4.88)
  2. Organize Educational Material Or Ideas (4.88)
  3. Teach College Level Courses (4.88)
  4. Conduct Research On Work-Related Topics (4.70)
  5. Collect Academic Research Data (4.70)
  6. Analyze Social Or Economic Data (4.70)
  7. Use Current Social Research (4.56)
  8. Use Library Or Online Internet Research Techniques (4.56)
  9. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (4.56)
  10. Use Teaching Techniques (4.56)
  11. Use Public Speaking Techniques (4.56)
  12. Design Classroom Presentations (4.40)
  13. Compile Bibliographies Of Specialized Materials (4.29)
  14. Make Education Presentations (3.60)
  15. Record Student Progress (3.58)