Determining the peculiarities of the pedagogical activity of higher education teachers is important not only from a scientific viewpoint but also for solving strategic and tactical educational problems. Among these problems is the improvement of the quality of higher education, which is one of the priorities. The article aims to reveal the peculiarities of the work of a higher education teacher, his or her professional competencies, and requirements for this profession to improve the efficiency of the educational process and train quality specialists with higher education. The methods used to write the article were analysis, synthesis, generalization, explanation, and qualification of data. One of the main specifics of the professional and pedagogical activities of a higher education teacher is the need to combine research and teaching. A teacher must have a high level of scientific knowledge, be aware of the latest achievements and trends in their field, conduct research, and publish scientific papers. Moreover, he or she must be able to translate complex scientific concepts into an accessible language for students and other listeners to transfer the necessary knowledge and skills.
