Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in environmental science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
24 alternate job titles:
Adjunct Professor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
College Faculty Member
College Professor
Conservation Educator
Conservation Science Teacher
Educator
Energy Conservation Educator
Environmental Educator
Environmental Engineering Professor
Environmental Science Management and Policy Professor
Environmental Science Professor
Environmental Sciences Professor
Environmental Studies Faculty Member
Environmental Studies Professor
Faculty Member
Instructor
Lecturer
Natural Resources Professor
Professor
University Faculty Member
Urban Environmental Educator
Water Conservation Educator
Salary Information
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary: $87,710 (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 |
|---|---|
| Supervise student research or internship work. | Management |
| Supervise laboratory work. | Management |
| Research topics in area of expertise. | Analysis |
| Evaluate student work. | Analysis |
| Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs. | Analysis |
| Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. | Analysis |
| Evaluate scholarly materials. | Analysis |
| Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise. | General |
| Write grant proposals. | General |
| Prepare tests. | General |
| Advise students on academic or career matters. | General |
| Teach physical science or mathematics courses at the college level. | General |
| Select educational materials or equipment. | General |
| Order instructional or library materials or equipment. | General |
| Direct department activities. | General |
| Promote educational institutions or programs. | General |
| Perform student enrollment or registration activities. | General |
| Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies. | General |
| Serve on institutional or departmental committees. | General |
| Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials. | General |
| Plan community programs or activities for the general public. | General |
| Write reports or evaluations. | General |
| 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 materials. | Development |
| Develop instructional objectives. | Development |
| Guide class discussions. | Communication |
| Maintain student records. | Maintenance |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Image scanning software | Optical character reader OCR or scanning software |
| Learning management system LMS | Computer based training software |
| Sakai CLE | Computer based training software |
| Social media software | Web page creation and editing software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| iParadigms Turnitin | Information retrieval or search software |
| ESRI ArcGIS software | Geographic information system |
| Geographic information system GIS systems | Geographic information system |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Google Drive | Cloud-based data access and sharing software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Environmental Scientist | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology | American Board of Toxicology, Inc. | Not Available |
| National Board Certification - Adolescence and Young Adulthood - Science | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Not Available |
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