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Postsecondary Chemistry Teacher

Postsecondary Chemistry Teacher

  • Inspire future chemists by teaching the wonders of chemical reactions and properties.
  • Shape the scientific minds of tomorrow through engaging lectures and hands-on labs.
  • Explore the fascinating world of chemistry while ensuring a safe learning environment.
💰 Earn $100K-$165K
📚 Doctoral or Professional Degree

Overview

Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include providing 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.

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Minimum Education

Doctoral or Professional Degree

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

Over 4 years

Job Openings

2,000 in Total

Earnings

$125,700 Med. in CA

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Day-to-Day

  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and chemical separation.
  • Establish, teach, and monitor students' compliance with safety rules for handling chemicals, equipment, and other hazardous materials.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory performance, assignments, and papers.
  • Supervise students' laboratory work.
  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Working with my hands
  • Relating with or serving others
  • Thinking and problem solving

You are skilled in 💫

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

You value 🙏

  • Job security
  • Accomplishing things
  • Independence
  • Working Conditions
  • Having freedom
  • Achievement

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