About This Career Path
Teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
STEM
Teach courses in forestry and conservation science.
STEM Area of Interest
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Average
$79,180
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$37,690
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$77,170
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$122,840
ANNUAL
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary
01
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
02
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics, such as forest resource policy, forest pathology, and mapping.
03
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
04
Supervise students' laboratory or field work.
05
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
06
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
07
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
08
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
09
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
10
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Biology
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
SKILL
Instructing
SKILL
Learning Strategies
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Writing
SKILL
Active Learning
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
STEM
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