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College professors can make a positive impact on their students in so many ways. They impart knowledge and a deep understanding of the subject matter. Professors are models for leadership and effective communication. Students often find career encouragement and guidance from their college professors.
At Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, we provide degree programs that help professionals advance to leadership positions, including roles as college professors. Our Doctor of Education in Leadership degree program is designed to provide in-depth support for those who want to make a difference in education and beyond.
How to Become a Professor and Leader in Education
Professors do more than teach in the classroom. They design courses and collaborate with colleagues to form departmental goals. They examine program requirements and provide informed input. They form committees to address campus issues and problems, including freedom of speech, student behavior, and inclusiveness. Based on the values of our traditional Lasallian Catholic education, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota encourages all students to consider the ethics of issues and to act as leaders in making a better world. This is the focus of our Doctor of Education: Leadership degree program.
The well-designed curriculum for this online program includes the following required courses:
- Ethical Dimensions in Organizational Leadership
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Theories of Adult Learning
- Systematic Instructional Design
- Advanced Research Writing
- Qualitative Research and Design Methods
Elective courses provide students with an opportunity to delve into specific subjects of interest, including:
- Legal issues in education
- Financial management
- Leadership in literature
- Social justice in a global world
- Organizational learning
- Leading multi-faith Lasallian communities
Through these courses and others in our Doctor of Education: Leadership online program, students work together with their peers to develop clear ideas about the contributions they can make to their organizations and communities.
What Are a Professor's Duties and Responsibilities?
The duties and responsibilities of professors vary greatly and may depend on the type of institution in which they teach. Whether working at community colleges or four-year universities, here are some common tasks performed by professors:
- Develop course syllabi that adhere to institutional guidelines
- Teach courses in one or more specific subject matters, and often design new classes
- Grade papers, classroom performance, oral examinations, and other assignments
- Serve as an academic advisor to students
- Form committees with colleagues to work on issues assigned by the institution
- Continue activity and development within their field, through research and publishing
Job Outlook and Potential Earnings for Professors
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data projects job growth for professors at 8% through 2032. This figure includes both full- and part-time positions. The median annual wage for May 2023 was reported at $84,380, with the highest 10% earning more than $182,000 and the lowest 10% earning $49,440. Professors often have a degree of flexibility in their teaching schedules, and some work at more than one institution at one time. Many teach classes online or hybrid classes that include both online and face-to-face teaching. There is also a high degree of flexibility geographically, as institutions of higher education operate across the U.S. and around the world.
Some professors may offer consulting services, depending on their field of specialty. They write books and publish their current research in academic journals. This work can involve travel and being invited as a lecturer to present new information. Professors attend meetings with others in their field and exchange ideas. They also work collaboratively with other researchers and academics to form bodies of work.
Online Doctor of Education: Leadership Degree Program at Saint Mary’s
This unique online doctorate program requires students to have already earned a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. In addition, they must have maintained at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. This program is designed to help graduates communicate at a high level and to different audiences. It supports the development of critical thinking and engaging with organizations for positive change. As leaders in academia, business, healthcare, government, and nonprofit organizations, our graduates join over 500 alumni in this close-knit program.
The admissions office can provide further information about the application process for the Doctor of Education: Leadership program at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. We also offer virtual information sessions, to provide you with more information about the program. Students in the program may receive financial scholarships through our Trusted Partnership Program. Find out whether you are eligible.
Career Paths to Professor Start at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
A career as a college professor is filled with positive student interactions and the freedom to explore subjects that are meaningful to you. Find a place in education as a professor and start making your contribution. To find out more about the Doctor of Education: Leadership program at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, request information today.
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