Expected Annual Pay (Texas)
$99,480
Average salary range
Job Title
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Discover a rewarding career path dedicated to inspiring and educating the next generation of learners.
Job Outlook (Texas)
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Employment growth
Level of Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Minimum requirement
Credentials or Licenses Required
None are required, but many have a CDA
Licenses / Certificates
Work Experience Typically Required
Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
Related experience needed
What is this role responsible for day to day?
Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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Professor
Meet Linda: Educators who are Level 2 on the career pathway may be like Linda. She has all the experience and criteria of Level 1 and now works as a Business Teacher at a community college, where she teaches introductory business courses while continuing to build her instructional skills and industry knowledge.
What are some skills or personal traits that
people in this role typically have?
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
What are some jobs that people had earlier in their careers?
People in this role often previously worked as:
- With a master’s degree and industry experience, Business Teachers can advance to become department chairs or academic deans.
- With 5 or more years of teaching experience, they may move into roles such as Instructional Coordinators, curriculum specialists, or education administrators.