Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include providing instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
31 alternate job titles:
Adjunct Chemistry Instructor
Adjunct Instructor
Analytical Chemistry Teacher
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Biochemistry Professor
Chemical Educator
Chemistry Adjunct Instructor
Chemistry Adjunct Professor
Chemistry Assistant Professor
Chemistry Faculty Member
Chemistry Instructor
Chemistry Lab Instructor
Chemistry Professor
College Faculty Member
College Professor
General Chemistry Instructor
Industrial Chemistry Teacher
Inorganic Chemistry Professor
Inorganic Chemistry Teacher
Instructor
Lecturer
Organic Chemistry Instructor
Organic Chemistry Professor
Organic Chemistry Teacher
Pharmacognosy Teacher
Physical Chemistry Professor
Physical Chemistry Teacher
Phytochemistry Professor
Professor
University Faculty Member
Salary Information
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary: $86,220 (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 |
| Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise. | General |
| Serve on institutional or departmental committees. | General |
| Write grant proposals. | General |
| Promote educational institutions or programs. | General |
| Perform student enrollment or registration activities. | General |
| Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance. | General |
| Direct department activities. | General |
| Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials. | General |
| Plan community programs or activities for the general public. | General |
| Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies. | General |
| Establish rules or policies governing student behavior. | General |
| Teach others to use technology or equipment. | General |
| Select educational materials or equipment. | General |
| Order instructional or library materials or equipment. | General |
| Write reports or evaluations. | General |
| Clean facilities or work areas. | General |
| Decontaminate equipment or sites to remove hazardous or toxic substances. | General |
| Supervise laboratory work. | Management |
| Supervise student research or internship work. | Management |
| 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 |
| Maintain student records. | Maintenance |
| Monitor student performance. | Maintenance |
| Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | Maintenance |
| Develop instructional materials. | Development |
| Develop instructional objectives. | Development |
| Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization. | Development |
| Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge. | Development |
| Guide class discussions. | Communication |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Learning management system LMS | Computer based training software |
| Auto3DEM | Analytical or scientific software |
| Blackboard Learn | Computer based training software |
| CCP4 | Analytical or scientific 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 |
| IHRSR++ | Analytical or scientific software |
| Image scanning software | Optical character reader OCR or scanning software |
| Moodle | Computer based training software |
| Mosflm | Analytical or scientific software |
| OriginLab Origin | Analytical or scientific software |
| PerkinElmer ChemOffice Chem3D | Analytical or scientific software |
| PerkinElmer ChemOffice ChemDraw | Analytical or scientific software |
| PerkinElmer ChemOffice Suite | Analytical or scientific software |
| Sakai CLE | Computer based training software |
| Wavefunction Spartan | Analytical or scientific software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| iParadigms Turnitin | Information retrieval or search software |
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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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