Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics.

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1. Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.

2. Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

3. Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

4. Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

5. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as structural geology, micrometeorology, and atmospheric thermodynamics.

6. Supervise laboratory work and field work.

7. Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

8. Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

9. Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

10. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

11. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.

Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Geography - Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Education: A bachelor's degree is the minimum formal education required for these occupations. However, many also require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Training: Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

The college search results are undergraduate programs associated with Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary. Further education may also be required to pursue this career.

The training search results include both short and long-term programs associated with Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, and may be more appropriate for adult and non-traditional students. Further training may also be required to pursue this career.

In NY the average wage for this occupation was:

$49,040 for entry level workers, and $102,140 for experienced workers.

Based on the total number of annual openings and its growth rate, the employment prospects for this occupation are described as .

During 2002, there were approximately 410 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary employed in NY.

We estimate that in 2012 there will be 510  employed in NY. This represents an increase of 10 job(s) each year, and a total of 19 job openings each year.

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Teachers-postsecondary - Visit this link for additional information on this career from the Occupational Outlook Handbook; a publication produced and maintained by the United States Department of Labor.

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