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Summary Description


	Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Adjunct Instructor

2.	Algology Teacher

3.	Anatomy and Physiology Instructor

4.	Anatomy Professor

5.	Apiculture Teacher

6.	Applied Biology Professor

7.	Arboriculture Teacher

8.	Assistant Professor

9.	Assistant Professor of Biology

10.	Assistant Professor of Life Sciences

11.	Assistant Professor of Marine Biology

12.	Associate Professor

13.	Associate Professor of Biology

14.	Bacteriology Professor

15.	Bacteriology Teacher

16.	Basic Sciences Professor

17.	Biochemistry Professor

18.	Biochemistry Teacher

19.	Biological Sciences Instructor

20.	Biological Sciences Professor

21.	Biology Department Chair

22.	Biology Faculty Member

23.	Biology Instructor

24.	Biology Lecturer

25.	Biology Professor

26.	Biology Teacher

27.	Biophysics Professor

28.	Biophysics Teacher

29.	Botany Professor

30.	Botany Teacher

31.	Cardiology Teacher

32.	Chemistry Professor

33.	College or University Faculty Member

34.	College Professor

35.	Cytology Teacher

36.	Ecology Teacher

37.	Embryology Professor

38.	Embryology Teacher

39.	Endocrinology Teacher

40.	Entomology Teacher

41.	Environmental Science Professor

42.	Etiology Teacher

43.	Faculty Member

44.	Genetics Teacher

45.	Helminthology Teacher

46.	Herpetology Teacher

47.	Human Anatomy Teacher

48.	Ichthyology Teacher

49.	Instructor

50.	Lab Coordinator

51.	Lab Instructor

52.	Lecturer

53.	Life Sciences Instructor

54.	Life Sciences Teacher

55.	Limnology Teacher

56.	Mammalogy Teacher

57.	Math and Science Instructor

58.	Microbiology Instructor

59.	Microbiology Professor

60.	Microbiology Teacher

61.	Morphology Teacher

62.	Mycology Teacher

63.	Natural Sciences Department Chair

64.	Nematology Teacher

65.	Ornithology Teacher

66.	Osteology Teacher

67.	Parasitology Teacher

68.	Physical and Life Sciences Department Chair

69.	Phytopathology Teacher

70.	Plant Anatomy Teacher

71.	Plant Physiology Teacher

72.	Plant Taxonomy Teacher

73.	Professor

74.	Professor of Biological Sciences

75.	Professor of Biology

76.	Professor of Practice

77.	Protozoology Teacher

78.	Research Professor

79.	Science Faculty Member

80.	Science Instructor

81.	Science Professor

82.	Taxonomy Teacher

83.	Zoology Professor

84.	Zoology Teacher

Job Tasks

	Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as molecular biology, marine biology, and botany. Teach physical science or mathematics courses at the college level.

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

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

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

	Supervise students' laboratory work. Supervise laboratory 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.

	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.

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

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

	Assist students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class. Tutor students who need extra assistance.

	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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

	Provide students course-related experiences, such as field trips, outside the classroom. Plan experiential learning activities.

	Review papers for publication in journals. Evaluate scholarly materials.

	Participate in campus and community events, such as giving presentations to the public. Plan community programs or activities for the general public.

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

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

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

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

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

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

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

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

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

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.

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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