They specialize in particular subjects such as anatomy, biology, chemistry, physics, geography, history, computer science, sociology, political science and engineering and conduct research in their area of specialization. They usually work in their field of study. This occupational group also includes university instructors and lecturers, university department heads and post-doctoral fellows. Education, Training and Experience People in this group are either in the process of obtaining a college or university degree or have completed a university degree. Most recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree.
University professors require a doctoral degree in their field of study.
They require licences or professional accreditation for teaching in certain regulated fields such as medicine, law, psychology, engineering and architecture. Post-secondary teaching and research assistants require enrollment in a college or university. This rate is among the highest for professional occupations and for occupations in the social science, education, government service and religion sectors. Many new hires may be for temporary or course appointments. Almost all of the increase in employment requirements through 2004 for these occupations is expected to occur in the education sector.