Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professor
What Do Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professor Do?
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.
What Do Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors Do On a Daily Basis?
- Act as advisers to student organizations.
- 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.
- Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
- Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
- Review papers or serve on editorial boards for scientific journals, and review grant proposals for federal agencies.
What Skills Do You Need to Work as an Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, & Space Sciences Professor?
Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Science: Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Types of Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, & Space Sciences Professor Jobs
- Oceanology Teacher
- Crystallography Teacher
- Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences
- Dean
- Ecosystem Ecology Professor
What Tools & Technology do Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors Use?
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Web browser software
- Data entry software
- Email software
- Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- The MathWorks MATLAB
- Google Docs
- National Instruments LabVIEW
- Blackboard
- Calendar and scheduling software
- Learning management system LMS
- Blackboard Learn
- Sakai CLE
- DOC Cop
- Course management system software
How to Become an Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, & Space Sciences Professor
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Where Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors Work
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- College Factual
- O*NET Online