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Occupational Report for Postsecondary Teachers, Except Graduate Teaching Assistants (25-1199) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Employment Outlook for Postsecondary Teachers, Except Graduate Teaching Assistants
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be much larger than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be much higher than the regional average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers largely due to the need to fill replacement job openings.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Postsecondary Teachers, Except Graduate Teaching Assistants There are 70 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 26 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Part Time Instructor - Cosmetology 10/30/09 Gresham DOE
Part -Time Instructor of Medical Terminology 12/1/09 Bend N/A
Part-Time Instructor Pool For Social Science 12/1/09 Bend N/A
Part -Time Instructor of Allied Health and Nursing 12/1/09 Bend N/A
Part-Time Instructor - Anatomy & Physiology 9/25/09 Gresham DOE
Part-Time Instructors - Sociology 9/25/09 Gresham DOE
Part-Time Instructor Pool For Northern Region Campuses-All Disciplines 2/11/10 Redmond N/A
Part-Time Instructors - Integrated Metals / Welding Technology 9/25/09 Gresham DOE
Part-Time Instructor - Psychology 4/14/10 Gresham DOE
Part-Time Instructor of Chemistry 8/18/09 Bend N/A
Part-Time Instructor of Nutrition 8/19/09 Bend N/A
Part-Time Instructor, Spanish 2/9/09 Bend N/A
Part-Time Instructors - Machine Tool Program (CNC) 8/19/09 Gresham DOE
Part - Time Instructor: Faculty Librarian 8/18/09 Bend N/A
Part-Time Instructor of Microbiology 8/18/09 Bend N/A
Part - Time Instructor - Developmental Writing 6/18/09 Gresham DOE
Part Time Instructor - Computer Information Systems 2/27/08 Gresham DOE
Part-Time Instructors - Mathematics 6/18/09 Gresham DOE
Part-Time Instructor - Automotive Technology 9/21/09 Gresham DOE
Part-Time Instructor of Computer Information Systems 8/18/08 Bend N/A DOE
Part Time Math Instructor 5/18/10 Roseburg N/A DOE
Swim Lesson Instructor 4/20/10 Oregon City $8.40/hr
Associate Director, Center For Sustainable Processes and Practices 6/14/10 Portland $75,000/yr to $90,000/yr DOE
Practical Nursing Instructor 6/14/10 Klamath Falls DOE
Part-Time Theatre Arts Instructor / Guest Director 6/4/10 Gresham DOE
More Jobs
Job Openings from the Web for Postsecondary Teachers, Except Graduate Teaching Assistants There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information for Postsecondary Teachers, Except Graduate Teaching Assistants
License License Authority Web Site
Alcohol Server Education Instructor www.oregon.gov/OLCC/index.shtml
Alcohol Server Education Provider Certification www.oregon.gov/OLCC/index.shtml
Dental Instructor License oregon.gov/Dentistry
Wages for Postsecondary Teachers, Except Graduate Teaching Assistants
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (annual wages) Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $33,877 $47,696 $70,708 $99,956 $132,835 $77,236
Multnomah / Washington 36,172 50,374 75,048 107,203 139,981 82,478
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 34,962 41,109 58,240 82,073 112,297 66,035
Lane 45,367 58,002 77,252 100,240 127,110 81,634
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Postsecondary Teachers, Except Graduate Teaching Assistants
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 17,684 19,007 1,323 7.5% 132 320 452
Multnomah / Washington 9,517 10,933 1,416 14.9% 142 178 320
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 2,736 2,916 180 6.6% 18 49 67
Lane 1,719 1,827 108 6.3% 11 31 42
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 1,252 1,286 34 2.7% 3 22 26
Jackson / Josephine 717 762 45 6.3% 5 13 17
Clackamas 674 735 61 9.1% 6 12 18
Klamath / Lake 247 254 7 2.8% 1 4 5
Coos / Curry 229 237 8 3.5% 1 4 5
Baker / Union / Wallowa 203 209 6 3.0% 1 4 4
Douglas 168 175 7 4.2% 1 3 4
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 158 174 16 10.1% 2 3 5
Morrow / Umatilla 150 156 6 4.0% 1 3 3
Grant / Harney / Malheur 142 145 3 2.1% 0 3 3
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 102 107 5 4.9% 1 2 2
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 95 106 11 11.6% 1 2 3

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Postsecondary Teachers, Except Graduate Teaching Assistants
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 17,684
Total, All Industries Private 6,505
Educational Services Private 6,290
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools Private 5,312
Technical and Trade Schools Private 694
Total, All Industries State 4,295
Educational Services State 4,287
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools State 4,287
Total, All Industries Local 6,884
Educational Services Local 6,875
Educational Requirements for Postsecondary Teachers, Except Graduate Teaching Assistants Workers must have a master's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a doctorate degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Postsecondary Teachers, Except Graduate Teaching Assistants
  • Apply Field Experience To Classroom Teaching
  • Apply Motivational Techniques
  • Apply Research Methodology To Education Or Academic Specialty
  • Apply Teaching Techniques
  • Assess Educational Potential And Need
  • Collect Academic Research Data
  • Communicate Student Progress
  • Convert Information Into Instructional Program
  • Develop Instructional Materials
  • Evaluate Student Performance
  • Make Presentations
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
  • Teach College Level Courses
  • Teach Post-High School Non-College Courses
  • Use Correct Grammar, Punctuation And Spelling
  • Use Multi-Media Technology In Educational And Library Settings
  • Use On-Line Search Techniques
  • Write Grant Proposals
  • Write Technical Papers From Original Research
Schools and Training Providers for Postsecondary Teachers, Except Graduate Teaching Assistants The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Eastern Oregon University
One University Blvd
La Grande, OR 97850
Phone: (541) 962-3672
Programs of Training:
Pacific University
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Phone: (503) 352-1111
Programs of Training:
Southern Oregon University
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 552-7672
Programs of Training:
Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
Phone: (503) 399-5000
Programs of Training:
Linfield College
900 SE Baker
McMinnville, OR 97128
Phone: (503) 883-2200
Programs of Training:
Linn-Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 917-4999
Programs of Training:
Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 491-6422
Programs of Training:
Western Oregon University
345 N Monmouth Ave
Monmouth, OR 97361
Phone: (503) 838-8000
Programs of Training:
Linfield College-Adult Degree Program
900 SE Baker
McMinnville, OR 97128
Phone: (503) 883-2447
Programs of Training:
Central Oregon Community College
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 383-7500
Programs of Training:
Northwest Christian University
828 East 11th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 343-1641
Programs of Training:
University of Portland
5000 N Willamette Blvd
Portland, OR 97203
Phone: (503) 943-7911
Programs of Training:
Rogue Community College
3345 Redwood Hwy
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Phone: (541) 956-7500
Programs of Training:
Tillamook Bay Community College
2510 First St
Tillamook, OR 97141
Phone: (503) 842-8222
Programs of Training:
Concordia University
2811 NE Holman Street
Portland, OR 97211
Phone: (503) 288-9371
Programs of Training:
Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 725-4433
Programs of Training:
Blue Mountain Community College
2411 NW Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
Phone: (541) 276-1260
Programs of Training:
Clackamas Community College
19600 South Molalla Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone: (503) 657-6958
Programs of Training:
Marylhurst University
17600 Pacific Hwy - Hwy 43
Marylhurst, OR 97036
Phone: (503) 636-8141
Programs of Training:
Southwestern Oregon Community College
1988 Newmark Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: (541) 888-2525
Programs of Training:
Klamath Community College
7390 South Sixth Street
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
Phone: (541) 882-3521
Programs of Training:
Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-0123
Programs of Training:
Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 244-6111
Programs of Training:
Treasure Valley Community College
650 College Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914
Phone: (541) 881-8822
Programs of Training:
Cascade College
9101 E Burnside Street
Portland, OR 97216
Phone: (503) 255-7060
Programs of Training:
Oregon Coast Community College
332 SW Coast Hwy
Newport, OR 97365
Phone: (541) 265-2283
Programs of Training:
Lewis & Clark College
0615 S W Palatine Hill Rd
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 768-7000
Programs of Training:
Oregon Institute of Technology - Klamath
3201 Campus Drive
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Phone: (541) 885-1000
Programs of Training:
University of Oregon
110 Johnson Hall
Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: (541) 346-3014
Programs of Training:
Umpqua Community College
1140 College Rd.
Roseburg, OR 97470
Phone: (541) 440-4600
Programs of Training:
Corban College
5000 Deer Park Dr SE
Salem, OR 97317
Phone: (503) 581-8600
Programs of Training:
Willamette University
900 State St
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 370-6300
Programs of Training:
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 322-3100
Programs of Training:
Clatsop Community College
1653 Jerome Ave
Astoria, OR 97103
Phone: (503) 325-0910
Programs of Training:
Lane Community College
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
Phone: (541) 463-3000
Programs of Training:
Reed College
3203 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
Phone: (503) 771-1112
Programs of Training:
Columbia Gorge Community College
400 E Scenic Dr
The Dalles, OR 97058
Phone: (541) 506-6011
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Postsecondary Teachers, Except Graduate Teaching Assistants These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Klamath Community College
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Postsecondary Teachers, Except Graduate Teaching Assistants matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Graduate Teaching Assistants 68%
Teachers And Instructors, All Other 68%
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 57%
Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, And Ged Teachers And Instructors 56%
Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 37%
Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 36%
Instructional Coordinators 33%