Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

What the job really is

Teach courses in biological sciences. 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: 25-1042
• 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:

• 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.
• Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.

Tools and technology

Google Docs, IBM SPSS Statistics, Learning management system LMS, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, SAS, The MathWorks MATLAB, Aipotu

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
• Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
• Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
• Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
• Molecular and Cellular Biologists
• Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
• Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary
• Physics Teachers, 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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