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Postsecondary Environmental Science Teacher

Postsecondary Environmental Science Teacher

  • Inspire future environmental leaders through engaging teaching and research.
  • Shape sustainable solutions by educating the next generation of scientists.
  • Blend teaching with fieldwork to explore and protect our planet's ecosystems.
💰 Earn $106K-$152K
📚 Doctoral or Professional Degree

Overview

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

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Minimum Education

Doctoral or Professional Degree

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

Over 4 years

Job Openings

700 in Total

Earnings

$117,080 Med. in CA

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Day-to-Day

  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Supervise students' laboratory and field work.
  • Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Relating with or serving others
  • Thinking and problem solving
  • Being creative or artistic

You are skilled in 💫

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Instructing
  • Active Learning

You value 🙏

  • Accomplishing things
  • Receiving recognition
  • Independence
  • Having freedom
  • Achievement
  • Recognition

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