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Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in environmental and conservation science.
Other names for Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary:
College or University Faculty Member, College Professor, Conservation Biology Professor, Dean, Department Chair, Ecology Professor, Extension Professor, Forest Biometrics Professor, Forest Ecology Professor, Forest Economics Professor, Forest Landscape Ecology Professor, Forest Law and Policy Professor, Forest Management Teacher, Forest Pathology Teacher, Forest Products Teacher, Forest Resources Professor, Forest Science Professor, Forest Technology Professor, Forestry Extension Specialist, Forestry Instructor, Forestry Professor, Hydrology Professor, Natural Resources Professor, Professor, Research Professor, Soil Science Professor, Timber Management Professor, Wildlife Ecology Professor, Wildlife Management Professor, Wildlife Science Professor, Wood Science Professor,
What do Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary do?
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge, and publish findings in books, professional journals, and/or electronic media.
Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students.
Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
Provide professional consulting services to government and/or industry.
Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
Act as advisers to student organizations.
Participate in campus and community events.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate and/or graduate students on topics such as forest resource policy, forest pathology, and mapping.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, and on career issues.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Supervise students' laboratory and/or field work.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
