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Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Median pay

$100,830
Median annual pay for Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

4%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

100
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

1,600
Estimated U.S. employment for Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+100
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Doctoral or professional degree
Typical education needed to enter Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Learning Strategies
  2. 2Reading Comprehension
  3. 3Writing
  4. 4Active Learning
  5. 5Active Listening
  6. 6Speaking

Knowledge areas

  1. 1English Language
  2. 2Education and Training
  3. 3Mathematics
  4. 4Biology
  5. 5Computers and Electronics
  6. 6Geography

Abilities

  1. 1Oral Expression
  2. 2Written Comprehension
  3. 3Oral Comprehension
  4. 4Written Expression
  5. 5Speech Clarity
  6. 6Deductive Reasoning

Career interests

  1. 1Social
  2. 2Investigative
  3. 3Realistic
  4. 4Conventional
  5. 5Artistic
  6. 6Enterprising

Work styles

  1. 1Intellectual Curiosity
  2. 2Dependability
  3. 3Innovation
  4. 4Social Orientation
  5. 5Achievement Orientation
  6. 6Integrity

Work activities

  1. 1Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  2. 2Getting Information
  3. 3Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  4. 4Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  5. 5Thinking Creatively
  6. 6Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Work context

  1. 1E-Mail
  2. 2Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  3. 3Freedom to Make Decisions
  4. 4Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
  5. 5Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
  6. 6Contact With Others

Representative tasks

  • 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.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  • Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

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