Occupation
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include providing instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
$93,250 medianBelow-avg outlookGraduate degree
O*NET 31.0 · 25-1052.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- 02Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory performance, assignments, and papers.
- 03Supervise students' laboratory work.
- 04Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and chemical separation.
- 05Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
- 06Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- 07Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- 08Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
- 09Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
- 10Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- 11Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- 12Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
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What the posting will be called
Assistant ProfessorChemistry InstructorChemistry ProfessorProfessorAssociate ProfessorBiochemistry ProfessorChemistry Faculty MemberInstructorLecturerOrganic Chemistry Professor
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Knowledge the job leans on
ChemistryEnglish LanguageMathematicsEducation and TrainingBiologyPhysicsEngineering and TechnologyComputers and Electronics
Skills that carry over from service
InstructingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingSocial PerceptivenessSystems AnalysisService OrientationPersuasionCoordination