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Occupation

Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

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

$94,980 medianGraduate degree

O*NET 31.0 · 25-1053.00

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

  1. 01Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  2. 02Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  3. 03Write letters of recommendation for students.
  4. 04Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  5. 05Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
  6. 06Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
  7. 07Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  8. 08Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  9. 09Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  10. 10Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  11. 11Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
  12. 12Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

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What the posting will be called

Assistant ProfessorAssociate ProfessorEnvironmental Sciences ProfessorProfessorAdjunct ProfessorEnvironmental Engineering ProfessorEnvironmental Studies ProfessorFaculty MemberInstructorLecturer

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Knowledge the job leans on

Education and TrainingEnglish LanguageBiologyChemistryMathematicsComputers and ElectronicsGeographyEngineering and Technology

Skills that carry over from service

InstructingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingSystems AnalysisSystems EvaluationService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessCoordination
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