Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Tasks Include:

• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as molecular biology, marine biology, and botany.
• Prepare materials for laboratory activities and course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Supervise students' laboratory work.
• Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
• Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
• Assist students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class.
• Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.

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