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Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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27 tasks22 core, 5 supplemental
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Code
25-1042.00SOC 2018: 25-1042

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22 core tasks and 5 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.Core taskTask 5800Rated by 114 people who do the job, August 2019
  2. Task 2. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as molecular biology, marine biology, and botany.Core taskTask 5799Rated by 112 people who do the job, August 2019
  3. Task 3. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.Core taskTask 5807Rated by 114 people who do the job, August 2019
  4. Task 4. Prepare materials for laboratory activities and course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.Core taskTask 20061Rated by 114 people who do the job, August 2019
  5. Task 5. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.Core taskTask 5806Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2019
  6. Task 6. Supervise students' laboratory work.Core taskTask 5803Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2019
  7. Task 7. Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.Core taskTask 5804Rated by 114 people who do the job, August 2019
  8. Task 8. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.Core taskTask 5805Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2019
  9. Task 9. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.Core taskTask 5802Rated by 112 people who do the job, August 2019
  10. Task 10. Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.Core taskTask 5810Rated by 112 people who do the job, August 2019
  11. Task 11. Assist students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class.Core taskTask 20062Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2019
  12. Task 12. Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.Core taskTask 5808Rated by 114 people who do the job, August 2019
  13. Task 13. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.Core taskTask 5809Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2019
  14. Task 14. Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.Core taskTask 5813Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2019
  15. Task 15. Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.Core taskTask 5812Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2019
  16. Task 16. Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.Core taskTask 5811Rated by 114 people who do the job, August 2019
  17. Task 17. Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.Core taskTask 5814Rated by 114 people who do the job, August 2019
  18. Task 18. Provide students course-related experiences, such as field trips, outside the classroom.Core taskTask 20063Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2019
  19. Task 19. Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.Core taskTask 5816Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2019
  20. Task 20. Review papers for publication in journals.Core taskTask 20064Rated by 112 people who do the job, August 2019
  21. Task 21. Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.Core taskTask 5815Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2019
  22. Task 22. Maintain or repair lab equipment.Core taskTask 21113Rated by 112 people who do the job, August 2019
  23. Task 23. Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.Supplemental taskTask 5817Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2019
  24. Task 24. Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.Supplemental taskTask 5819Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2019
  25. Task 25. Participate in campus and community events, such as giving presentations to the public.Supplemental taskTask 20065Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2019
  26. Task 26. Act as advisers to student organizations.Supplemental taskTask 5818Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2019
  27. Task 27. Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.Supplemental taskTask 5821Rated by 112 people who do the job, August 2019

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 25-1042
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