Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy.
About the profession
Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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Based on the Physics 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
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Resident/Fellow Physics Teachers, Postsecondary → Practitioner Physics Teachers, Postsecondary → Senior Physics Teachers, Postsecondary → Department Lead Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
172K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $55,150 - $84,318/year With equity/bonuses: $60,665 - $101,182 Top markets (SF/NYC): $63,422 - $101,182 Execute core tasks using Instructing…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others. 10am, Supervise students' laboratory work. 11am, Maintain and repair laboratory equipment.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $38,605 - $75,886 Year 2-3: Junior level $84,318 - $107,811 Year 4-6: Mid level $107,811 - $116,890 Year 7-10: Senior level $116,890 - $149,786 Year 10+:…
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