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Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in biological sciences.
Other names for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary:
Algology Teacher, Anatomy and Physiology Instructor, Anatomy Professor, Apiculture Teacher, Applied Biology Professor, Arboriculture Teacher, Bacteriology Teacher, Basic Sciences Professor, Biochemistry Professor, Biochemistry Teacher, Biological Sciences Instructor, Biological Sciences Professor, Biology Department Chair, Biology Faculty Member, Biology Instructor, Biology Professor, Biology Teacher, Biophysics Professor, Biophysics Teacher, Botany Teacher, Cardiology Teacher, Chemistry Professor, College or University Faculty Member, College Professor, Cytology Teacher, Ecology Teacher, Embryology Teacher, Endocrinology Teacher, Entomology Teacher, Environmental Science Professor, Etiology Teacher, Faculty Member, Genetics Teacher, Helminthology Teacher, Herpetology Teacher, Human Anatomy Teacher, Ichthyology Teacher, Instructor, Lab Coordinator, Lab Instructor, Lecturer, Life Sciences Teacher, Limnology Teacher, Mammalogy Teacher, Math and Science Instructor, Microbiology Professor, Microbiology Teacher, Morphology Teacher, Mycology Teacher, Natural Sciences Department Chair, Nematology Teacher, Ornithology Teacher, Osteology Teacher, Parasitology Teacher, Physical and Life Sciences Department Chair, Phytopathology Teacher, Plant Anatomy Teacher, Plant Physiology Teacher, Plant Taxonomy Teacher, Professor, Protozoology Teacher, Research Professor, Science Faculty Member, Science Instructor, Science Professor, Taxonomy Teacher, Zoology Teacher,
What do Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary do?
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate and/or graduate students on topics such as molecular biology, marine biology, and botany.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Supervise students' laboratory work.
Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, and on career issues.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students.
Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge, and publish findings in professional journals, books, and/or electronic media.
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.
Act as advisers to student organizations.
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
Participate in campus and community events.
Provide professional consulting services to government and/or industry.
