Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

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Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in biological sciences.

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Abilities
Interests
Knowledge
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Tasks
Environment
Personal Styles
Personal Needs
Personal Values

Degrees

Animal Physiology

Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

Biology + Biological Sciences, General

Biometry + Biometrics

Botany + Plant Biology

Cell + Cellular Biology and Histology

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other

Evolutionary Biology

Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography

Microbiology, General

Molecular Biology

Nutrition Sciences

Pathology + Experimental Pathology

Plant Pathology + Phytopathology

Plant Physiology

Radiation Biology + Radiobiology

Zoology + Animal Biology

Abilities

Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Oral Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

Written Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Written Comprehension

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Deductive Reasoning

The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Inductive Reasoning

The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Category Flexibility

The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.

Fluency of Ideas

The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).

Information Ordering

The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

Speech Recognition

The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

Problem Sensitivity

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.

Selective Attention

The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

Mathematical Reasoning

The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.

The ability to see details at a distance.

Flexibility of Closure

The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.

Number Facility

The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.

The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).

Finger Dexterity

The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

Speed of Closure

The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.

Perceptual Speed

The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.

Visual Color Discrimination

The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.

Arm-Hand Steadiness

The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.

Control Precision

The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

Manual Dexterity

The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

Auditory Attention

The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.

Depth Perception

The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.

Hearing Sensitivity

The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.

Interests

Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

Second Interest High-Point

Secondary-Cutoff/Rank Descriptiveness

Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

First Interest High-Point

Primary-Rank Descriptiveness

Knowledge

Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Education and Training

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

Administration and Management

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

Medicine and Dentistry

Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

Communications and Media

Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

Personnel and Human Resources

Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

Sociology and Anthropology

Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

Engineering and Technology

Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Therapy and Counseling

Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

Philosophy and Theology

Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.

Public Safety and Security

Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

History and Archeology

Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.

Law and Government

Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Sales and Marketing

Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Telecommunications

Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

Production and Processing

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Economics and Accounting

Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Foreign Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.

Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

Food Production

Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Building and Construction

Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Wages

District of Columbia

Iowa	$54,610.00

Ohio	$52,400.00

Utah	$65,140.00

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Dietitians & Nutritionists

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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

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Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

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Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technologists

Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.

Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technologists

Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.

Nursing Instructors & Teachers, Postsecondary

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.

Compound and dispense medications following prescriptions issued by physicians, dentists, or other authorized medical practitioners.

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent disorders of the mind.

Diagnose and treat diseases and dysfunctions of animals. May engage in a particular function, such as research and development, consultation, administration, technical writing, sale or production of commercial products, or rendering of technical services to commercial firms or other organizations. Includes veterinarians who inspect livestock.

Skills

Teaching others how to do something.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Time Management

Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Complex Problem Solving

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Equipment Selection

Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Using mathematics to solve problems.

Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Service Orientation

Actively looking for ways to help people.

Operations Analysis

Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

Management of Personnel Resources

Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Management of Financial Resources

Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.

Quality Control Analysis

Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Management of Material Resources

Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.

Technology Design

Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.

Troubleshooting

Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Systems Evaluation

Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

Equipment Maintenance

Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

Operation and Control

Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Systems Analysis

Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Operation Monitoring

Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Writing computer programs for various purposes.

Tasks

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate and/or graduate students on topics such as molecular biology, marine biology, and botany.

Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.

Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

Supervise students' laboratory work.

Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, and on career issues.

Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students.

Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.

Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.

Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge, and publish findings in professional journals, books, and/or electronic media.

Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.

Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.

Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

Act as advisers to student organizations.

Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

Participate in campus and community events.

Provide professional consulting services to government and/or industry.

Career Activities

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

follow microbiology procedures

use biological research techniques

use library or online Internet research techniques

use oral or written communication techniques

use public speaking techniques

use teaching techniques

Training and Teaching Others

convert information into instructional program

develop course or training objectives

develop instructional materials

organize educational material or ideas

Getting Information

collect academic research data

research human or animal disease

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

write scholarly or technical research papers

Thinking Creatively

design classroom presentations

Processing Information

compile bibliographies of specialized materials

Analyzing Data or Information

analyze biological research, test, or analysis data

conduct field research or investigative studies

conduct laboratory research or experiments

conduct research on work-related topics

perform statistical analysis

Developing Objectives and Strategies

write research or project grant proposals

Documenting/Recording Information

record student progress

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

make education presentations

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

advise governmental or industrial personnel

advise students

Interacting With Computers

use computers to enter, access or retrieve educational data

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

evaluate student performance

Performing Administrative Activities

maintain educational records, reports, or files

prepare educational reports

Developing and Building Teams

encourage group participation

Controlling Machines and Processes

use biological testing instruments

Career Context

Electronic Mail

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Face-to-Face Discussions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Public Speaking

Freedom to Make Decisions

Contact With Others

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Frequency of Decision Making

Coordinate or Lead Others

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

Work With Work Group or Team

Deal With External Customers

Level of Competition

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Letters and Memos

Exposed to Contaminants

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Physical Proximity

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Spend Time Standing

Consequence of Error

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Spend Time Sitting

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Degree of Automation

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Career Styles

Job requires being honest and ethical.

Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Analytical Thinking

Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

Attention to Detail

Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

Achievement/Effort

Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Concern for Others

Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

Adaptability/Flexibility

Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

Stress Tolerance

Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Social Orientation

Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

Career Needs

Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment.

Ability Utilization

Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities.

Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others.

Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision.

Workers on this job try out their own ideas.

Workers on this job make decisions on their own.

Workers on this job have work where they