Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Besides chemistry and physics, you'll be teaching courses in the physical sciences. Teachers who do both classroom instruction and independent research are included.

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Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
MED
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Leadership
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Exposure to job hazards
Physical demands
Dealing and handling conflicts
Competition for this position

Activities

Analyzing Data or Information Know More
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others Know More
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Areas of Study

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