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Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Median pay: $100,830; per year
10-year outlook: +4%; Stable
Typical entry: Doctoral or professional degree

Key skills

Instructing
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Learning Strategies
Active Listening
Speaking
Active Learning
Critical Thinking

What they do

Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics, such as forest resource policy, forest pathology, and mapping.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Supervise students' laboratory or field work.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

Majors that lead here

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