# Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary > Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include providing instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research. - Code: 25-1052.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 25-1052) - Family: [Education & Library](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-25), one of its 68 occupations - Tasks: 28 tasks (23 core and 5 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/25-1052.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/25-1052.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and chemical separation. Core task · Task 5868 · Rated by 102 people who do the job, August 2019 2. Establish, teach, and monitor students' compliance with safety rules for handling chemicals, equipment, and other hazardous materials. Core task · Task 20071 · Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2019 3. Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory performance, assignments, and papers. Core task · Task 5870 · Rated by 102 people who do the job, August 2019 4. Supervise students' laboratory work. Core task · Task 5869 · Rated by 102 people who do the job, August 2019 5. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records. Core task · Task 5872 · Rated by 102 people who do the job, August 2019 6. Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work. Core task · Task 5876 · Rated by 102 people who do the job, August 2019 7. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others. Core task · Task 5871 · Rated by 102 people who do the job, August 2019 8. Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. Core task · Task 5873 · Rated by 102 people who do the job, August 2019 9. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction. Core task · Task 5875 · Rated by 102 people who do the job, August 2019 10. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students. Core task · Task 5874 · Rated by 102 people who do the job, August 2019 11. Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media. Core task · Task 5880 · Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2019 12. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions. Core task · Task 5878 · Rated by 102 people who do the job, August 2019 13. Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. Core task · Task 5877 · Rated by 102 people who do the job, August 2019 14. Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues. Core task · Task 5881 · Rated by 102 people who do the job, August 2019 15. Write grant proposals to procure external research funding. Core task · Task 5884 · Rated by 102 people who do the job, August 2019 16. Select, order, and maintain materials and supplies for teaching and research, such as textbooks, chemicals, and laboratory equipment. Core task · Task 20072 · Rated by 102 people who do the job, August 2019 17. Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues. Core task · Task 5882 · Rated by 102 people who do the job, August 2019 18. Write letters of recommendation for students. Core task · Task 21114 · Rated by 102 people who do the job, August 2019 19. Prepare and submit required reports related to instruction. Core task · Task 5886 · Rated by 102 people who do the job, August 2019 20. Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues. Core task · Task 5883 · Rated by 102 people who do the job, August 2019 21. Clean laboratory facilities. Core task · Task 21115 · Rated by 102 people who do the job, August 2019 22. Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities. Core task · Task 5885 · Rated by 102 people who do the job, August 2019 23. Serve on committees or in professional societies. Core task · Task 20073 · Rated by 102 people who do the job, August 2019 24. Perform administrative duties, such as serving as a department head. Supplemental task · Task 5887 · Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2019 25. Participate in campus and community events. Supplemental task · Task 5890 · Rated by 102 people who do the job, August 2019 26. Act as advisers to student organizations. Supplemental task · Task 5888 · Rated by 102 people who do the job, August 2019 27. Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments. Supplemental task · Task 5889 · Rated by 102 people who do the job, August 2019 28. Provide professional consulting services to government or industry. 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