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Summary Description


	Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Adjunct Instructor

2.	Analytical Chemistry Teacher

3.	Assistant Professor

4.	Assistant Professor of Biochemistry

5.	Assistant Professor of Chemistry

6.	Associate Professor

7.	Associate Professor of Chemistry

8.	Chemical Educator

9.	Chemistry Department Chair

10.	Chemistry Faculty Member

11.	Chemistry Instructor

12.	Chemistry Lab Instructor

13.	Chemistry Lecturer

14.	Chemistry Professor

15.	College or University Faculty Member

16.	College Professor

17.	Food Technology Teacher

18.	Industrial Chemistry Teacher

19.	Inorganic Chemistry Professor

20.	Inorganic Chemistry Teacher

21.	Instructor

22.	Lecturer

23.	Math and Science Division Chair

24.	Natural Sciences Professor

25.	Organic Chemistry Professor

26.	Organic Chemistry Teacher

27.	Pharmacognosy Teacher

28.	Physical Chemistry Professor

29.	Physical Chemistry Teacher

30.	Phytochemistry Professor

31.	Professor

32.	Professor of Chemistry

33.	Science Instructor

34.	Science Professor

35.	Sciences Dean

Job Tasks

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

	Supervise students' laboratory work. Supervise laboratory work.

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

	Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and chemical separation. Teach physical science or mathematics courses at the college level.

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

	Establish, teach, and monitor students' compliance with safety rules for handling chemicals, equipment, and other hazardous materials. Monitor student performance. Establish rules or policies governing student behavior. Teach others to use technology or equipment.

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

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

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

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

	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.

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

	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.

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

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

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

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

	Select, order, and maintain materials and supplies for teaching and research, such as textbooks, chemicals, and laboratory equipment. Select educational materials or equipment. Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. Order instructional or library materials or equipment.

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

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

	Serve on committees or in professional societies. Serve on institutional or departmental committees.

	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.

	Prepare and submit required reports related to instruction. Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.

	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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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.

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