Anthropology and Archaeology Teachers, Postsecondary
Anthropology and archaeology teachers get to pass on their passion for people, languages, culture, history and architecture.
If you have a passion for anthropology and archaeology, why not teach it? As a postsecondary teacher you will do research and publish articles, stay up to date in the field of anthropology and archaeology, prepare for and give lectures, grade students’ assignments, mentor students, write grant proposals and monitor students’ lab and field work.
People who do well with this career are good readers and writers, teachers, speakers, listeners and problem solvers. One things many teachers enjoy about their job is that their days will vary and they get to work on a variety of things. Just a few things your day might consist of: working with students, teaching, recording information, writing articles, conducting research, collaborating with colleagues and communicating with others.
To land a postsecondary school teaching position, you will need a master’s degree and to help you advance, you will probably need a Ph.D, M.D. or J.D. Employment opportunities for anthropology and archaeology teachers at postsecondary schools is expected to increase. The average salary for people with this career is about $67,000.