University and College Teachers University and College Teachers University and college teachers instruct students and do research. Part of a faculty member's job is to teach a few courses each term. Classes may be small seminars or large lecture courses. Students may be undergraduates or graduates.
Instructors prepare lectures, assignments, and exams before class.
During class they lead discussions, present lectures, and assign papers and projects. They give exams to test and evaluate their students. Some faculty supervise graduate student research. Most faculty advise students about classes, graduation, or jobs. Besides teaching, faculty at most schools are expected to do research.