CAREER
Forestry and Conservation Science Professors
Overview
Salary Median (2017)
$87,420
Projected Job Growth (2016-2026)
+7.8% (as fast as the average)
Most Common Level of Education
Doctoral Degree
Career
What Forestry and Conservation Science Professors 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 Professors May Have
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Extension Professor, Forest Technology Professor, Forestry Extension Specialist, Forestry Professor, Instructor, Lecturer, Professor, Research Professor
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in books, professional journals, or electronic media.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- 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.
- Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Forestry and Conservation Science Professors
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Doctoral Degree (68%)
Master's Degree
1%
Doctoral Degree
68%
Post-Doctoral Training
32%
Majors Related to Career
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