Health Sciences Professors
Health Sciences Professors teach college students about various health-related topics like nursing, physical therapy, or medical technology. They create course materials, grade assignments, and help students plan their academic paths toward healthcare careers. These professors use both traditional classroom methods and modern online platforms to deliver lessons, often collaborating with other faculty to design degree programs. Many also conduct research in their specialty areas and publish their findings to advance knowledge in healthcare fields.
Did you know?
Most positions require a master's or doctoral degree in the specific health specialty, along with teaching credentials or experience in American higher education institutions.
At a glance
Typical average pay
$101,600 Avg/yr
Growth
Fast growing
Top skill
Instructing
Things to consider
Professional Licensure and Certification
Many health specialties teaching positions require current professional licensure or certification in the field being taught, as mandated by U.S. accreditation bodies.
Growing Job Market Demand
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects strong growth for postsecondary health specialties teachers due to increasing enrollment in health programs driven by America's aging population and healthcare workforce shortages.
Key responsibilities
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.