Service Branches
Work Environment
Professors and instructors usually work in classrooms and lecture halls.
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Military Status
Officer
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Median Military Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$89,734
Military Salary Range Salary varies based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location.
$43,352 - $275,664
Overview
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, such as military-specific/tactical.
Military Training
Officers typically enter the Military after they have completed a four-year college degree; enlisted service members can transition to officer positions through a variety of pathways and earn a degree while serving. 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.
Helpful Attributes
- Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely
- Interest in teaching
- Preference for working closely with people
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