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Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics.
Other names for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary:
Astronomy Professor, Atmospheric Physics Professor, Atmospheric Sciences Professor, Climatology Teacher, College or University Faculty Member, College Professor, Crystallography Teacher, Dean, Department Chair, Earth Science Professor, Earth Science Teacher, Ecosystem Ecology Professor, Geochemistry Teacher, Geodesy Teacher, Geological Science Teacher, Geology Professor, Geology Teacher, Geomorphology Teacher, Geophysics Professor, Geophysics Teacher, Geoscience Professor, Hydrography Teacher, Hydrology Teacher, Hydrometeorology Teacher, Imaging Science Professor, Instructor, Meteorology Professor, Meteorology Teacher, Mineral Industry Teacher, Mineralogy Teacher, Oceanic Sciences Professor, Oceanography Professor, Oceanography Teacher, Oceanology Teacher, Paleontology Teacher, Petrography Teacher, Petrology Teacher, Professor, Research Professor, Research Scientist, Seismology Teacher, Stratigraphy Teacher, Volcanology Teacher,
What do Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary do?
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge, and publish findings in professional journals, books, and/or electronic media.
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate and/or graduate students on topics such as structural geology, micrometeorology, and atmospheric thermodynamics.
Supervise laboratory work and field work.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students.
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, and on career issues.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.
Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
Provide professional consulting services to government and/or industry.
Act as advisers to student organizations.
Participate in campus and community events.
