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Distinguished professor

University professors hold advanced degrees, usually a PhD, or an MFA, if they work in the arts. Though they are experts in their respective fields, their work as scholars never stops. Professors are responsible for constantly expanding the limits of their knowledge. University professors teach college-level... see more courses in their field. It's normal for them to teach three different courses per semester. University professors must conduct original research in their respective fields, publish the results in scholarly journals, and present it at peer conferences. Professors must stay abreast of developments in their field. They read scholarly journals and attend professional conferences to do so. They also sit on hiring, education, technology, ethics and other department and college-wide committees. Most institutions expect professors to participate in the wider community as consultants, club and committee members, content experts and speaker.

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Pre-School Teacher

Preschool teachers work in daycare centers, private schools and public schools to supervise, care for and educate children, usually aged 3-5. who are old enough to spend part of a day away from home but not yet old enough for kindergarten. States regulate the education requirements for preschool teachers.... see more In addition to providing a supervised environment that meets young children's basic needs for food and safety, preschool teachers take up educational duties that extend to nearly all aspects of child development. They design curricula that advance the social, physical and intellectual capabilities of children using a combination of games, toys, stories, art, video, music, group play and one-on-one interaction. In the process, children improve their vocabulary, language, mathematical and motor skills. Teachers may also arrange field trips to zoos, museums and libraries to reinforce lessons. However, playtime usually takes up the majority of a preschool child's day.