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Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)	Projected Growth (2023-2033)
National Statistics	$83,460	5600	8.4%
State Statistics	-	-	-
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Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$83,460

Median Wage (USD, 2023)

5600

Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)

8.4%

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

Teach courses in biological sciences. 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: Doctoral Degree

Related Work Experience: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years

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

On-the-Job Training: None or short demonstration

Detailed Work Activities

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

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

Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as molecular biology, marine biology, and botany.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
Prepare materials for laboratory activities and course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Supervise students' laboratory work.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
Assist students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
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.
Provide students course-related experiences, such as field trips, outside the classroom.
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
Review papers for publication in journals.
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
Maintain or repair lab equipment.
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
Participate in campus and community events, such as giving presentations to the public.
Act as advisers to student organizations.
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.

Work Styles

Achievement/Effort

Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Persistence

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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