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Occupation

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$84,620 medianBright outlookGraduate degree

O*NET 31.0 · 25-1042.00

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
  2. 02Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
  3. 03Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  4. 04Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  5. 05Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
  6. 06Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  7. 07Prepare materials for laboratory activities and course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  8. 08Supervise students' laboratory work.
  9. 09Assist students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class.
  10. 10Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  11. 11Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  12. 12Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

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What the posting will be called

Associate ProfessorBiology InstructorBiology ProfessorProfessorAnatomy InstructorAssistant ProfessorBiological Sciences ProfessorInstructorLecturerPhysiology Instructor

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Knowledge the job leans on

BiologyEnglish LanguageMathematicsChemistryEducation and TrainingComputers and ElectronicsAdministrativeMedicine and Dentistry

Skills that carry over from service

InstructingJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingTime ManagementSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationSystems EvaluationSystems Analysis