O*NET-SOC 25-1051.00

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

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

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Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.Core5859
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as structural geology, micrometeorology, and atmospheric thermodynamics.Core5849
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.Core5851
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.Core5854
Supervise laboratory work and field work.Core5850
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.Core5855
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.Core5852
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.Core5856
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.Core5847
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.Supplemental5845
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.Core5857
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.Core5858
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.Core5853
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.Core5862
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.Supplemental5848
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.Supplemental5846
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.Core5863
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.Supplemental5861
Purchase and maintain equipment to support research projects.Supplemental20068
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.Supplemental5860
Act as advisers to student organizations.Supplemental5866
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.Supplemental5864
Participate in campus and community events.Supplemental5867
Answer questions from the public and media.Supplemental20070
Review papers or serve on editorial boards for scientific journals, and review grant proposals for federal agencies.Supplemental20069
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.Supplemental5865

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 49 examples in 17 categories, 11 Hot Technology

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Graphics or photo imaging software

ACD Systems Canvas
Adobe After EffectsHot Technology
Adobe PhotoshopHot Technology
Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
Golden Software Voxler

Document management software

Adobe AcrobatHot Technology

Analytical or scientific software

Ansys Fluent
CGG HampsonRussell
GeoCenter SeisUP
Halliburton Landmark GeoProbe
Hydesoft Computing DPlot
IHS Kingdom
IHS Petra
Ikon Science RokDoc
ITT Exelis Visual Information Solutions ENVI
OpendTect
Platte River Associates BasinMod
Quality Positioning Services Fledermaus
Schlumberger Petrel E&P
Synergy Software KaleidaGraph
Tecplot software
The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology
WaveMetrics IGOR Pro
Wolfram Research Mathematica

Computer based training software

Blackboard Learn
Blackboard software
Course management system software
Desire2Learn LMS software
Learning management system LMSIn Demand
Sakai CLE

Word processing software

Collaborative editing software
Google DocsHot Technology
Microsoft WordHot Technology

Information retrieval or search software

DOC Cop
iParadigms Turnitin

Electronic mail software

Email software
Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Geographic information system

ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot Technology
ESRI ArcInfo

Map creation software

Geosoft Oasis montaj

Optical character reader OCR or scanning software

Image scanning software

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Computer aided design CAD software

Midland Valley Move Suite

Development environment software

National Instruments LabVIEW
Software development tools

Data base user interface and query software

Thomson EndNote

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
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Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
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Prepare tests.
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Evaluate student work.
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Evaluate scholarly materials.
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Processing Information

Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Select educational materials or equipment.
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Thinking Creatively

Develop instructional objectives.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Research topics in area of expertise.
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Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
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Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization.
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Plan community programs or activities for the general public.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Write grant proposals.
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Maintain student records.
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Develop instructional materials.
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Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
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Communicating with People Outside the Organization

Provide information to the general public.
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Selling or Influencing Others

Promote educational institutions or programs.
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Training and Teaching Others

Teach physical science or mathematics courses at the college level.
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Guide class discussions.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Supervise laboratory work.
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Supervise student research or internship work.
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Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
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Direct department activities.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise students on academic or career matters.
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Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.
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Performing Administrative Activities

Perform student enrollment or registration activities.
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
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Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

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WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 29

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Level mix

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.