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Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)	Projected Growth (2023-2033)
National Statistics	$101,390	1100	3.8%
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Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$101,390

Median Wage (USD, 2023)

1100

Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)

3.8%

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: Master's Degree

Related Work Experience: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years

On-Site or In-Plant Training: N.A.

On-the-Job Training: None or short demonstration

Detailed Work Activities

Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
Evaluate scholarly materials.
Provide information to the general public.
Research topics in area of expertise.
Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
Write grant proposals.
Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization.
Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
Supervise student research or internship work.
Teach physical science or mathematics courses at the college level.
Supervise laboratory work.
Supervise student research or internship work.
Evaluate student work.
Develop instructional materials.
Research topics in area of expertise.
Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
Prepare tests.
Evaluate student work.
Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
Develop instructional objectives.
Guide class discussions.
Advise students on academic or career matters.
Advise students on academic or career matters.
Maintain student records.
Promote educational institutions or programs.
Perform student enrollment or registration activities.
Direct department activities.
Select educational materials or equipment.
Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.
Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.
Advise students on academic or career matters.
Plan community programs or activities for the general public.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

Tasks

Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as structural geology, micrometeorology, and atmospheric thermodynamics.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Supervise laboratory work and field work.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
Purchase and maintain equipment to support research projects.
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
Act as advisers to student organizations.
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
Participate in campus and community events.
Answer questions from the public and media.
Review papers or serve on editorial boards for scientific journals, and review grant proposals for federal agencies.
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.

Work Styles

Persistence

Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

Achievement/Effort

Initiative

Leadership

Cooperation

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Adaptability/Flexibility

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Independence

Innovation

Analytical Thinking

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