Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
59 alternate job titles:
Adjunct Instructor
Agribusiness Instructor
Agribusiness Professor
Agricultural Economics Professor
Agricultural Education Professor
Agricultural Engineering Technology Instructor
Agricultural Science Professor
Agricultural Science Teacher
Agricultural Soil Conservation Professor
Agriculture Instructor
Agriculture Professor
Agriculture Teacher
Agronomy Instructor
Agronomy Professor
Agronomy Teacher
Animal Anatomy Teacher
Animal Husbandry Professor
Animal Husbandry Teacher
Animal Nutrition Teacher
Animal Pathology Teacher
Animal Physiology Teacher
Animal Science Instructor
Animal Science Professor
Aquaculture Professor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
College Professor
Dairy Husbandry Teacher
Dairy Science Teacher
Faculty Member
Farm Crops Teacher
Farm Instructor
Farm Management Professor
Farm Management Teacher
Fisheries Instructor
Fisheries Professor
Floriculture Professor
Floriculture Teacher
Horticulture Instructor
Horticulture Manager
Horticulture Professor
Horticulture Teacher
Instructor
Irrigation Teacher
Olericulture Professor
Olericulture Teacher
Plant Pathology Teacher
Plant Science Professor
Plant Sciences Professor
Pomology Teacher
Poultry Husbandry Teacher
Professor
Sericulture Teacher
Silviculture Teacher
Soil Biology Teacher
Soil Conservation Teacher
Soil Science Professor
Soil Science Teacher
Viticulture Teacher
Salary Information
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary: $86,350 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Develop instructional materials. | Development |
| Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization. | Development |
| Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge. | Development |
| Develop instructional objectives. | Development |
| Evaluate student work. | Analysis |
| Research topics in area of expertise. | Analysis |
| Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. | Analysis |
| Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs. | Analysis |
| Teach physical science or mathematics courses at the college level. | General |
| Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise. | General |
| Prepare tests. | General |
| Advise students on academic or career matters. | General |
| Write grant proposals. | General |
| Promote educational institutions or programs. | General |
| Perform student enrollment or registration activities. | General |
| Select educational materials or equipment. | General |
| Order instructional or library materials or equipment. | General |
| Plan community programs or activities for the general public. | General |
| Serve on institutional or departmental committees. | General |
| Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies. | General |
| Direct department activities. | General |
| Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials. | General |
| Guide class discussions. | Communication |
| Supervise laboratory work. | Management |
| Supervise student research or internship work. | Management |
| Maintain student records. | Maintenance |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Epic Systems | Medical software |
| Google Docs | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Blackboard Learn | Computer based training software |
| Calendar and scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Collaborative editing software | Word processing software |
| Course management system software | Computer based training software |
| DOC Cop | Information retrieval or search software |
| Desire2Learn LMS software | Computer based training software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Image scanning software | Optical character reader OCR or scanning software |
| Learning management system LMS | Computer based training software |
| Sakai CLE | Computer based training software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Web page design software | Web page creation and editing software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| iParadigms Turnitin | Information retrieval or search software |
| Data management software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Crop Advisor | American Society of Agronomy - ARCPACS | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Agronomist | American Society of Agronomy - ARCPACS | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Soil Scientist | Soil Science Society of America | Not Available |
| National Board Certification - Adolescence and Young Adulthood - Science | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Not Available |
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