Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
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.
51 alternate job titles:
Adjunct Instructor
Adjunct Professor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Astronomy Professor
Atmospheric Sciences Professor
Climatology Professor
Climatology Teacher
College Faculty Member
College Professor
Crystallography Teacher
Earth Science Faculty Member
Earth Science Professor
Earth Science Teacher
Geochemistry Teacher
Geodesy Teacher
Geological Science Teacher
Geology Professor
Geology Teacher
Geomorphology Teacher
Geophysics Professor
Geophysics Teacher
Geoscience Professor
Geosciences Faculty Member
Hydrography Teacher
Hydrology Teacher
Hydrometeorology Teacher
Instructor
Lecturer
Meteorology Faculty Member
Meteorology Professor
Meteorology Teacher
Mineral Industry Teacher
Mineralogy Professor
Mineralogy Teacher
Oceanic Sciences Professor
Oceanography Professor
Oceanography Teacher
Oceanology Teacher
Paleontology Teacher
Petrography Teacher
Petrology Teacher
Physical Sciences Instructor
Professor
Research Professor
Seismology Teacher
Space Studies Faculty Member
Stratigraphy Teacher
University Faculty Member
Volcanology Professor
Volcanology Teacher
Salary Information
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary: $101,390 (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 |
|---|---|
| Research topics in area of expertise. | Analysis |
| Evaluate student work. | Analysis |
| Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. | Analysis |
| Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs. | Analysis |
| Evaluate scholarly materials. | Analysis |
| Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise. | General |
| Write grant proposals. | General |
| Teach physical science or mathematics courses at the college level. | General |
| Prepare tests. | General |
| Advise students on academic or career matters. | General |
| Promote educational institutions or programs. | General |
| Perform student enrollment or registration activities. | General |
| Direct department activities. | General |
| Select educational materials or equipment. | General |
| Order instructional or library materials or equipment. | General |
| Serve on institutional or departmental committees. | General |
| Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials. | General |
| Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies. | General |
| Plan community programs or activities for the general public. | General |
| Provide information to the general public. | General |
| 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 materials. | Development |
| Develop instructional objectives. | Development |
| Supervise student research or internship work. | Management |
| Supervise laboratory work. | Management |
| Guide class discussions. | Communication |
| Maintain student records. | Maintenance |
| Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | Maintenance |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Adobe After Effects | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Adobe Photoshop | Graphics or photo imaging 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 |
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software |
| Learning management system LMS | Computer based training software |
| ACD Systems Canvas | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Ansys Fluent | Analytical or scientific software |
| Blackboard Learn | Computer based training software |
| Blackboard software | Computer based training software |
| CGG HampsonRussell | Analytical or scientific software |
| Calendar and scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Collaborative editing software | Word processing software |
| Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite | Graphics or photo imaging 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 |
| GeoCenter SeisUP | Analytical or scientific software |
| Geosoft Oasis montaj | Map creation software |
| Golden Software Voxler | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Halliburton Landmark GeoProbe | Analytical or scientific software |
| Hydesoft Computing DPlot | Analytical or scientific software |
| IHS Kingdom | Analytical or scientific software |
| IHS Petra | Analytical or scientific software |
| ITT Exelis Visual Information Solutions ENVI | Analytical or scientific software |
| Ikon Science RokDoc | Analytical or scientific software |
| Image scanning software | Optical character reader OCR or scanning software |
| Midland Valley Move Suite | Computer aided design CAD software |
| National Instruments LabVIEW | Development environment software |
| OpendTect | Analytical or scientific software |
| Platte River Associates BasinMod | Analytical or scientific software |
| Quality Positioning Services Fledermaus | Analytical or scientific software |
| Sakai CLE | Computer based training software |
| Schlumberger Petrel E&P | Analytical or scientific software |
| Software development tools | Development environment software |
| Synergy Software KaleidaGraph | Analytical or scientific software |
| Tecplot software | Analytical or scientific software |
| WaveMetrics IGOR Pro | Analytical or scientific software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Wolfram Research Mathematica | Analytical or scientific software |
| iParadigms Turnitin | Information retrieval or search software |
| ESRI ArcGIS software | Geographic information system |
| ESRI ArcInfo | Geographic information system |
| Thomson EndNote | 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 Environmental Scientist | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| National Board Certification - Adolescence and Young Adulthood - Science | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Not Available |
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