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Postsecondary Earth & Space Sciences Teacher

Postsecondary Earth & Space Sciences Teacher

  • Inspire future scientists by teaching earth and space sciences at the college level.
  • Shape the next generation's understanding of our planet and universe.
  • Explore fascinating topics like micrometeorology and atmospheric dynamics.
💰 Earn $81K-$169K
📚 Doctoral or Professional Degree

Overview

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.

Scoop

Minimum Education

Doctoral or Professional Degree

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

Over 4 years

Job Openings

1,100 in Total

Earnings

$125,770 Med. in CA

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Day-to-Day

  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as structural geology, micrometeorology, and atmospheric thermodynamics.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Supervise laboratory work and field work.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Relating with or serving others
  • Thinking and problem solving

You are skilled in 💫

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

You value 🙏

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

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