Classification note
- Published code: 231
- Hierarchy level: minor-group
- This page uses ISCO-08 as the English occupation reference layer while Thai TSCO label harmonization remains incomplete.
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Occupation hierarchy
- Major Group: 2 Professionals
- Sub Major Group: 23 Teaching Professionals
- Minor Group: 231 University and Higher Education Teachers
Child groups
TSIC codes where this occupation is primary
- No primary TSIC mapping is published for this occupation yet.
TSIC codes where this occupation is related
- No related TSIC mapping is published for this occupation yet.
Definition
University and higher education teachers prepare and deliver lectures and conduct tutorials in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at a university or other higher educational institution. They conduct research, and prepare scholarly papers and books.
Tasks include
Tasks performed usually include: designing and modifying curricula and preparing courses of study in accordance with requirements; preparing and delivering lectures and conducting tutorials, seminars and laboratory experiments; stimulating discussion and independent thought among students; supervising, where appropriate, experimental and practical work undertaken by students; administering, evaluating and marking examination papers and tests; directing research of post-graduate students or other members of department; researching into and developing concepts, theories and operational methods for application in industrial and other fields; preparing scholarly books, papers or articles; participating in departmental and faculty meetings and in conferences and seminars.
Included occupations or child groups
Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups: 2310 University and Higher Education Teachers