Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
72 alternate job titles:
Adjunct Biology Instructor
Adjunct Instructor
Algology Teacher
Anatomy Instructor
Anatomy Professor
Apiculture Teacher
Arboriculture Teacher
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Bacteriology Professor
Bacteriology Teacher
Biochemistry Professor
Biochemistry Teacher
Biological Sciences Instructor
Biological Sciences Professor
Biology Adjunct Instructor
Biology Adjunct Professor
Biology Assistant Professor
Biology Faculty Member
Biology Instructor
Biology Lecturer
Biology Professor
Biology Teacher
Biophysics Teacher
Botany Professor
Botany Teacher
Cardiology Teacher
College Faculty Member
College Instructor
College Professor
Cytology Teacher
Ecology Teacher
Embryology Professor
Embryology Teacher
Endocrinology Teacher
Entomology Teacher
Etiology Teacher
Faculty Member
Genetics Teacher
Helminthology Teacher
Herpetology Teacher
Human Anatomy Teacher
Ichthyology Teacher
Instructor
Lab Instructor
Lecturer
Life Sciences Teacher
Limnology Teacher
Mammalogy Teacher
MCAT Biology Instructor (Medical College Admission Test Biology Instructor)
Microbiology Instructor
Microbiology Professor
Microbiology Teacher
Morphology Teacher
Mycology Teacher
Nematology Teacher
Ornithology Teacher
Osteology Teacher
Parasitology Teacher
Physiology Instructor
Phytopathology Teacher
Plant Anatomy Teacher
Plant Physiology Teacher
Plant Taxonomy Teacher
Professor
Protozoology Teacher
Science Instructor
Science Professor
Taxonomy Teacher
University Faculty Member
Zoology Professor
Zoology Teacher
Salary Information
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary: $83,460 (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 |
|---|---|
| Teach physical science or mathematics courses at the college level. | General |
| Prepare tests. | General |
| Advise students on academic or career matters. | General |
| Select educational materials or equipment. | General |
| Order instructional or library materials or equipment. | General |
| Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise. | General |
| Serve on institutional or departmental committees. | General |
| Promote educational institutions or programs. | General |
| Perform student enrollment or registration activities. | General |
| Write grant proposals. | General |
| Direct department activities. | General |
| Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials. | General |
| Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies. | General |
| Tutor students who need extra assistance. | General |
| Plan experiential learning activities. | General |
| Plan community programs or activities for the general public. | General |
| Evaluate student work. | Analysis |
| Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. | Analysis |
| Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs. | Analysis |
| Research topics in area of expertise. | Analysis |
| Evaluate scholarly materials. | Analysis |
| Supervise laboratory work. | Management |
| Supervise student research or internship work. | Management |
| 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 |
| Develop instructional materials. | Development |
| Maintain student records. | Maintenance |
| Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. | Maintenance |
| Maintain laboratory or technical equipment. | Maintenance |
| Guide class discussions. | Communication |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Google Docs | Word processing software |
| IBM SPSS Statistics | Analytical or scientific 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 |
| SAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software |
| Learning management system LMS | Computer based training software |
| Aipotu | Analytical or scientific 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 |
| Graphics creation software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Image analysis software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Image scanning software | Optical character reader OCR or scanning software |
| Modeling software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Moodle | Computer based training software |
| National Instruments LabVIEW | Development environment software |
| PLOS Computational Biology | Analytical or scientific software |
| Sakai CLE | Computer based training software |
| Sound pressure analysis equipment | Analytical or scientific software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Statistical software | Analytical or scientific software |
| The Gene Explorer | Analytical or scientific software |
| The Mathworks SimBiology | Analytical or scientific software |
| The Protein Investigator | Analytical or scientific software |
| The Virtual Genetics Lab | Analytical or scientific software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| iParadigms Turnitin | Information retrieval or search software |
| Blackboard software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Geographic information system GIS software | Geographic information system |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| National Board Certification - Adolescence and Young Adulthood - Science | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Not Available |
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