Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology.
About the profession
Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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Based on the Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Enterprising
Leading, persuading, business
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Career Path
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Career Ladder
Resident/Fellow Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary → Practitioner Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary → Senior Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary → Department Lead Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
137K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $48,450 - $70,665/year With equity/bonuses: $53,295 - $84,798 Top markets (SF/NYC): $55,717 - $84,798 Execute core tasks using Reading…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers. 10am, Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students and the community on topics such as…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $33,915 - $63,599 Year 2-3: Junior level $70,665 - $88,236 Year 4-6: Mid level $88,236 - $95,666 Year 7-10: Senior level $95,666 - $120,850 Year 10+:…
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