Tasks
- Undertakes research, writes articles and books and attends conferences and other meetings.
- Directs the work of postgraduate students.
- Participates in decision making processes regarding curricula, budgetary, departmental and other matters.
- Provides pastoral care or guidance to students.
- Advises students on academic matters and encourages independent research.
- Prepares, administers and marks examinations, essays and other assignments.
- Prepares, delivers and directs lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Typical Education Level
Level 5 NVQ; Masters
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 25% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£36,158 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for higher education teaching professional is £36,158
5,743 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 5,743. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
jobs
Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for higher education teaching professional roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £36,158 per year. That is about £3,013 per month or £18.54 per hour. New workers generally start on £10,329, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £59,621
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 5,743 people are employed in the region.