A Day In The Life
STEM Field of Interest
Salary Breakdown
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Average
$85,620
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$60,390
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$64,200
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$155,580
ANNUAL
Projected Jobs
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
80
Projected job openings through 2030
Top Expected Tasks
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
01
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
02
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
03
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
04
Supervise laboratory sessions and field work and coordinate laboratory operations.
05
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
06
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as crop production, plant genetics, and soil chemistry.
07
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
08
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
09
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
10
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Biology
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
SKILL
Instructing
SKILL
Learning Strategies
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Learning
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
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