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Summary Description


	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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Adjunct Faculty

2.	Assistant Professor

3.	Associate Professor

4.	Associate Professor of Geology

5.	Astronomy Professor

6.	Atmospheric Physics Professor

7.	Atmospheric Sciences Professor

8.	Climatology Professor

9.	Climatology Teacher

10.	College or University Faculty Member

11.	College Professor

12.	Crystallography Teacher

13.	Dean

14.	Department Chair

15.	Earth Science Faculty Member

16.	Earth Science Professor

17.	Earth Science Teacher

18.	Earth Sciences Professor

19.	Ecosystem Ecology Professor

20.	Geochemistry Teacher

21.	Geodesy Teacher

22.	Geological Science Teacher

23.	Geology Professor

24.	Geology Scientist

25.	Geology Teacher

26.	Geomorphology Teacher

27.	Geophysics Professor

28.	Geophysics Teacher

29.	Geoscience Professor

30.	Geosciences Associate Professor

31.	Geosciences Faculty Member

32.	Hydrography Teacher

33.	Hydrology Teacher

34.	Hydrometeorology Teacher

35.	Imaging Science Professor

36.	Instructor

37.	Lecturer

38.	Meteorology Faculty Member

39.	Meteorology Instructor

40.	Meteorology Professor

41.	Meteorology Teacher

42.	Mineral Industry Teacher

43.	Mineralogy Professor

44.	Mineralogy Teacher

45.	Oceanic Sciences Professor

46.	Oceanography Professor

47.	Oceanography Teacher

48.	Oceanology Teacher

49.	Paleontology Teacher

50.	Petrography Teacher

51.	Petrology Teacher

52.	Professor

53.	Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences

54.	Professor of Oceanography

55.	Research Professor

56.	Research Scientist

57.	Seismology Teacher

58.	Space Studies Faculty Member

59.	Stratigraphy Teacher

60.	Volcanology Professor

61.	Volcanology Teacher

Job Tasks

	Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization. Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.

	Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media. Research topics in area of expertise. Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.

	Write grant proposals to procure external research funding. Write grant proposals.

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

	Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others. Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. Prepare tests. Evaluate student work.

	Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as structural geology, micrometeorology, and atmospheric thermodynamics. Teach physical science or mathematics courses at the college level.

	Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. Develop instructional materials.

	Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers. Evaluate student work.

	Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records. Maintain student records.

	Supervise laboratory work and field work. Supervise laboratory work. Supervise student research or internship work.

	Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction. Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs. Develop instructional objectives.

	Purchase and maintain equipment to support research projects. Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. Order instructional or library materials or equipment.

	Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues. Advise students on academic or career matters.

	Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions. Guide class discussions.

	Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues. Research topics in area of expertise.

	Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment. Select educational materials or equipment. Order instructional or library materials or equipment.

	Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students. Advise students on academic or career matters.

	Review papers or serve on editorial boards for scientific journals, and review grant proposals for federal agencies. Evaluate scholarly materials.

	Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues. Serve on institutional or departmental committees.

	Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities. Promote educational institutions or programs. Perform student enrollment or registration activities.

	Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head. Direct department activities.

	Answer questions from the public and media. Provide information to the general public.

	Participate in campus and community events. Plan community programs or activities for the general public.

	Provide professional consulting services to government or industry. Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.

	Act as advisers to student organizations. Advise students on academic or career matters.

	Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments. Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Nature of the Work


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	Postsecondary Teachers
	Postsecondary teachers instruct students in a wide variety of academic and career and technical subjects beyond the high school level. They also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

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Working Conditions


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	Postsecondary Teachers
	Postsecondary teachers work in public and private colleges and universities, professional schools, junior or community colleges, and career and technical schools. Outside of class time, their schedules are generally flexible, and they may spend that time in administrative, student advising, and research activities.

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