About This Career Path
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.
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Salary Breakdown
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Average
$100,260
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$49,730
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$98,070
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$155,580
ANNUAL
Projected Jobs
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
290
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Supporting Certifications
Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Degree Recommendations
Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
Arizona Western College
Chandler-Gilbert Community College (MCCCD)
Estrella Mountain Community College
GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
Top Expected Tasks
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
01
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
02
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as structural geology, micrometeorology, and atmospheric thermodynamics.
03
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
04
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
05
Supervise laboratory work and field work.
06
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
07
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
08
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
09
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
10
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Physics
KNOWLEDGE
Chemistry
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Instructing
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
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