Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

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What is a Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary?

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary are educators who specialize in teaching the discipline of chemistry at colleges and universities. They are responsible for providing students with a thorough understanding of chemical principles, theories, and applications. This role involves planning and delivering lectures, preparing laboratory exercises, and evaluating student performance through examinations and assignments. In addition to teaching, these educators often engage in research, contributing to advancements in the field of chemistry, and may publish their findings in academic journals. They also mentor students, guiding them in their academic and professional pursuits, while staying current with developments in chemistry and related fields. Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary play a vital role in preparing the next generation of scientists and researchers while fostering a broader understanding of the role of chemistry in society.

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Tasks

  • 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.

Technology Skills

Knowledge

  • Chemistry

    Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

  • English Language

    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

  • Mathematics

    Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

  • Education and Training

    Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

  • Biology

    Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Skills

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Writing

    Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

  • Active Learning

    Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Abilities

  • Oral Expression

    The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

  • Written Expression

    The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

  • Deductive Reasoning

    The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

  • Oral Comprehension

    The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

  • Written Comprehension

    The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Education

How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?

  • Master's degree
    35 %
  • Post-doctoral training
    31 %
  • Doctoral degree
    25 %

Work Activities

  • Training and Teaching Others

    Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

  • Working with Computers

    Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

    Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

  • Analyzing Data or Information

    Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

  • Getting Information

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

Detailed Work Activities

  • Teach physical science or mathematics courses at the college level.
  • Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
  • Monitor student performance.
  • Teach others to use technology or equipment.
  • Evaluate student work.

Work Interests

  • Investigative

    Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.

  • Social

    Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

  • Realistic

    Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.

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Job Outlook

Projected salary and job growth

$52590.0 - $171750.0

New job opportunities are likely in the future. : Average

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