Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.

Supervise students' laboratory and field work.

Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.

Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.

Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.

Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as hazardous waste management, industrial safety, and environmental toxicology.

Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.

Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.

Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.

Participate in campus and community events.

Review papers or serve on editorial boards for scientific journals, and review grant proposals for various agencies.

Act as advisers to student organizations.

Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.

Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

Write letters of recommendation for students.