University and College Teacher, Arts Subjects

Aliases: Arts Teacher

Industry/Sector(s): Education, Training and Research

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a University and College Teacher, Arts Subjects is expected to perform include:

Teaching university students one or more arts subjects such as history, geography, anthropology, sociology, philosophy, psychology, economics and politics
Teaching Indian or foreign language such as Hindi, Sanskrit, English, French, etc.
Delivering lectures and conducting seminars
Setting examination papers, conducting examination and evaluating the answer books
Conducting research and guiding research workers

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Preferably, postgraduate degree in relevant arts subject with clearance of the NET (National Eligibility Test) exam

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

In-depth knowledge of the subject to be taught
Knowledge of different teaching strategies and disciplinary techniques
Skilled in preparing lessons and delivering them
Skilled in preparing and assessing examinations
Skilled in conducting research, writing thesis and publishing them
Ability to teach the students effectively
Basic knowledge of people/child psychology

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Good communication skills
Hard-working

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Colleges offering arts subjects across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://puchd.ac.in/syllabus.php?qstrfacid=1

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁴

University and College Teacher, Arts Subjects → Head of the Department → Dean of the College

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For new entrants - Rs 9,300 to Rs 34,800 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Some organizations hire new entrants too

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ³

Colleges/universities
Coaching institutes
Self-employed

KEYWORDS

University and College Arts Teacher
Arts Professor

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2310.0100	University and College Teacher, Arts Subjects/Professors/Assistant Professors, Arts Subjects
ISCO 2008	2310	University and Higher Education Teachers
NIC 2008	85301	Higher education in science, commerce, humanity and fine arts leading to a university degree or equivalent
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 2
2	http://www.ccdisabilities.nic.in/page.php?s=reg&t=def&p=list_jobsNew
3	https://www.naukri.com/job-listings-Lecturers-Economics-Uttar-Pradesh-Public-Service-Commission-Allahabad--1-to--1-years-071116901126?src=seo_srp&sid=14810242167730&xp=1&qp=lecturer%20economics&srcPage=s
4	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-2.pdf

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