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Is being an anthropology lecturer a good fit for you?

Teaches anthropology and archaeology to university students. Gives lectures, marks work and often does research too.

What the work involves

  • Advises students on courses, career choices and lab and field research.
  • Starts, guides and manages class discussions.
  • Prepares and gives lectures to university students on topics such as research methods, city life and language and culture.
  • Keeps up to date by reading current research, talking with colleagues and attending conferences.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be helping and curious. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onLow. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousStrong. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeSome. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingStrong. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingLow. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
  • Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.
  • Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.

How much training it needs

Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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