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

SOC 25-1051.00

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.

Zone 5 Educational Instruction and Library

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Speaking

4.6

Reading Comprehension

4.2

Science

4.1

Instructing

4.1

Active Listening

4.0

Writing

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Learning Strategies

4.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Education and Training

4.5

English Language

4.3

Mathematics

4.0

Physics

4.0

Computers and Electronics

4.0

Chemistry

3.9

Geography

3.5

Biology

3.2

Key Tasks

1Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

2Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.

3Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

4Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

5Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

Also Known As

Adjunct Faculty Assistant Professor Associate Professor Associate Professor of Geology Astronomy Professor Atmospheric Physics Professor Atmospheric Sciences Professor Climatology Professor Climatology Teacher College or University Faculty Member