Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in environmental science.

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

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

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

4. Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.

5. Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

6. Supervise students' laboratory and field work.

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

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

9. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

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

11. Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.

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

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

Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

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

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

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

Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

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.

Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

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.

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

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.

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

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 Environmental Science 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 Environmental Science 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:

$48,050 for entry level workers, and $94,820 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 270 Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary employed in NY.

We estimate that in 2012 there will be 340  employed in NY. This represents an increase of 7 job(s) each year, and a total of 13 job openings each year.

Peconic Dunes and Camp Sea Wolf - These two unique environmental camps supply experiences provided by Cornell Cooperative Extension. The focus is on the stewardship of our natural resources and outdoor recreational activities such as swimming, fishing, kayaking and canoeing.

American Museum of Natural History Courses, Institutes and Evenings for Educators - The American Museum of Natural History offers an extensive program of professional development in a variety of formats that provide educators at all levels with opportunities to deepen their content knowledge and address national and local performance standards in the natural and social sciences through interactions with scientists and educators and use of AMNH research, exhibitions, and print and online resources.

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.

Stalking Science Education in The Adirondacks - Participating educators will learn firsthand a process for taking their students from primary field observations to student-designed, field-based inquiry suitable for the schoolyard or nearby natural areas. The process will encompass guided nature observation, exploration and journaling.

Stalking Science Education in The Adirondacks - Participating educators learn firsthand a process for taking their students from primary field observations to student designed, field based inquiry suitable for the school yard or nearby natural areas. The process encompasses guided nature observation, exploration and journaling.

Global Warming Facts and Our Future - Is the climate warming? Are humans causing climate warming? What effects might climate warming have? The National Academies provide scientific information to help us make informed decisions and to help answer these important questions. The activities include the exploration of the changing CO2 concentrations over the past century, climate models and CO2 emissions calculator.