# 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. - Code: 25-1042.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 25-1042) - Family: [Education & Library](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-25), one of its 68 occupations - Tasks: 27 tasks (22 core and 5 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/25-1042.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/25-1042.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers. Core task · Task 5800 · Rated by 114 people who do the job, August 2019 2. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as molecular biology, marine biology, and botany. Core task · Task 5799 · Rated by 112 people who do the job, August 2019 3. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction. Core task · Task 5807 · Rated by 114 people who do the job, August 2019 4. Prepare materials for laboratory activities and course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. Core task · Task 20061 · Rated by 114 people who do the job, August 2019 5. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions. Core task · Task 5806 · Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2019 6. Supervise students' laboratory work. Core task · Task 5803 · Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2019 7. Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. Core task · Task 5804 · Rated by 114 people who do the job, August 2019 8. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records. Core task · Task 5805 · Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2019 9. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others. Core task · Task 5802 · Rated by 112 people who do the job, August 2019 10. Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work. Core task · Task 5810 · Rated by 112 people who do the job, August 2019 11. Assist students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class. Core task · Task 20062 · Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2019 12. Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues. Core task · Task 5808 · Rated by 114 people who do the job, August 2019 13. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students. Core task · Task 5809 · Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2019 14. Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media. Core task · Task 5813 · Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2019 15. Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues. Core task · Task 5812 · Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2019 16. Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment. Core task · Task 5811 · Rated by 114 people who do the job, August 2019 17. Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues. Core task · Task 5814 · Rated by 114 people who do the job, August 2019 18. Provide students course-related experiences, such as field trips, outside the classroom. Core task · Task 20063 · Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2019 19. Write grant proposals to procure external research funding. Core task · Task 5816 · Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2019 20. Review papers for publication in journals. Core task · Task 20064 · Rated by 112 people who do the job, August 2019 21. Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities. Core task · Task 5815 · Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2019 22. Maintain or repair lab equipment. Core task · Task 21113 · Rated by 112 people who do the job, August 2019 23. Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head. Supplemental task · Task 5817 · Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2019 24. Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments. Supplemental task · Task 5819 · Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2019 25. Participate in campus and community events, such as giving presentations to the public. Supplemental task · Task 20065 · Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2019 26. Act as advisers to student organizations. Supplemental task · Task 5818 · Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2019 27. Provide professional consulting services to government or industry. Supplemental task · Task 5821 · Rated by 112 people who do the job, August 2019 ## More in Education & Library - [Adapted Physical Education Specialists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/25-2059.01): 20 tasks - [Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/25-3011.00): 37 tasks - [Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/25-1041.00): 23 tasks - [Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/25-1061.00): 26 tasks - [Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/25-1031.00): 22 tasks - [Archivists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/25-4011.00): 13 tasks - [Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/25-1062.00): 23 tasks - [Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/25-1121.00): 28 tasks - 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