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Military Professors and Instructors
Median Salary
89,734
Workforce Count
4,069
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
The work of a professor and instructor is multi-faceted. Professors and instructors are tasked with the design and delivery of instruction in the classroom. They spend their time teaching, conducting research, and supporting their students in a variety of academic and vocational subjects related to their military occupations. Some specialize by functional area.
What is the work environment like?
Professors and instructors usually work in classrooms and lecture halls.
How many people have this role in the Military?
4,069
Compensation
Understanding How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
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2 Years
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10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Officers are service members who plan, direct operations and manage enlisted personnel, developing a broad range of leadership-related skills.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
Professors and instructors are subject matter experts in their field. Job training for professors and instructors primarily consists of on-the-job learning in various training environments, and through receiving advanced civilian/industry certifications and licenses (credentials), which may require additional education, training, or experience. Like other officers, they complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development.
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- English Language and Literature, General
- Writing, General
- Creative Writing
- Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Comparative Literature
- General Literature
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
- American Literature (United States)
- Digital Humanities
- Linguistics and Anthropology
- English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
- Children's and Adolescent Literature
- Literature, Other
- Linguistics and Computer Science
- Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature
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Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interest
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- English Language
- Education and Training
- Philosophy and Theology
- Communications and Media
- History and Archeology
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Social
You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.
Investigative
You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.
Artistic
You love creating things and expressing yourself through art, writing and music.
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