CAREER
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$87,400
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+2.2% (slower than the average)
Most Common Level of Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Career
What Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary Do
Teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Other Job Titles Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary May Have
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Conservation Biology Professor, Extension Professor, Forest Technology Professor, Forestry Professor, Lecturer, Natural Resources Professor, Professor, Research Professor
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics, such as forest resource policy, forest pathology, and mapping.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Supervise students' laboratory or field work.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Doctoral or professional degree (47%)
Bachelor's degree
15%
Master's degree
32%
Doctoral or professional degree
47%
Other*
6%
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
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