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.

  • Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  • Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  • Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  • Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
  • 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 undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  • Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

  • Research topics in area of expertise.
  • Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.
  • Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
  • Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
  • Plan community programs or activities for the general public.
  • Promote educational institutions or programs.
  • Supervise student research or internship work.