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

What the job really is

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.

At a glance

• Sector: Education & Library
• O*NET-SOC code: 25-1051
• O*NET job zone: 5 — extensive preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• 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.

Tools and technology

Adobe Acrobat, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, ESRI ArcGIS software, Google Docs, Learning management system LMS, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, The MathWorks MATLAB

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
• Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
• Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
• Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
• Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
• Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
• Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary
• Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 5 (extensive preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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