How do they match: Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

  • Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include providing instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

  • Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Establish, teach, and monitor students' compliance with safety rules for handling chemicals, equipment, and other hazardous materials.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory performance, assignments, and papers.
  • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Select, order, and maintain materials and supplies for teaching and research, such as textbooks, chemicals, and laboratory equipment.
  • Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  • Supervise students' laboratory work.
  • Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

  • Advise students on academic or career matters.
  • Clean facilities or work areas.
  • Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.
  • Decontaminate equipment or sites to remove hazardous or toxic substances.
  • Develop instructional materials.
  • Evaluate student work.
  • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
  • Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
  • Select educational materials or equipment.
  • Supervise laboratory work.
  • Supervise student research or internship work.
  • Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.