Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 44,550 - 169,290; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Biological Science Professor to teach courses in biological sciences, participate in campus events, and evaluate student performance. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in a biological science field and relevant teaching experience. The role includes community engagement, advising student organizations, and continuous professional development. The average salary for Biological Science Professors ranges from $44,550 to $169,290 annually, with significant growth expected in this field.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (Ph.D.) in a relevant biological science field.
• Advanced research experience in biological sciences.
• Teaching experience during graduate studies is important.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in biological sciences.
• Participate in campus and community events.
• Evaluate and grade students' work.
• Act as adviser to student organizations.

Skills

Speaking

Learning Strategies

Instructing

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Science

Education

Ph.D. in a relevant biological science field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SAS

IBM SPSS Statistics

Geographic information system GIS software

Job description

Overview

Biological Science Professor Definition: Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

A Day in the Life

• Participate in campus and community events such as giving presentations to the public.
• Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
• Evaluate and grade students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
• Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
• Act as adviser to student organizations.

Key Skills

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

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.

Science: Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Types of Biological Science Professor

• Parasitology Teacher
• Botany Teacher
• Bacteriology Professor
• Biochemistry Teacher
• Etiology Teacher

Career Outlook & Compensation

There were about 62,300 jobs for Biological Science Professors in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 15.1% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 9,400 new jobs for Biological Science Professors by 2026. There will be an estimated 6,000 positions for Biological Science Professors per year.

The states with the most job growth for Biological Science Professors are Utah, Colorado, and Nevada. Watch out if you plan on working in Alaska, Vermont, or Maine. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

The average yearly salary of a Biological Science Professor ranges between $44,550 and $169,290.

Biological Science Professors who work in District of Columbia, California, or Connecticut make the highest salaries.

Salary by State

• Alaska – $84,750
• Arizona – $99,960
• Arkansas – $68,020
• California – $128,370
• Colorado – $79,730
• Connecticut – $104,320
• District of Columbia – $142,760
• Florida – $90,750
• Georgia – $96,830
• Idaho – $96,440
• Illinois – $78,400
• Indiana – $98,590
• Iowa – $101,810
• Kansas – $69,310
• Kentucky – $70,600
• Louisiana – $82,610
• Maine – $74,460
• Maryland – $89,650
• Massachusetts – $112,390
• Michigan – $91,770
• Minnesota – $84,240
• Mississippi – $75,300
• Missouri – $102,830
• Montana – $73,190
• Nebraska – $87,040
• Nevada – $71,410
• New Hampshire – $109,320
• New Jersey – $104,140
• New Mexico – $69,310
• New York – $102,800
• North Carolina – $76,320
• North Dakota – $85,720
• Ohio – $95,800
• Oklahoma – $77,940
• Oregon – $96,920
• Pennsylvania – $94,510
• Rhode Island – $98,820
• South Carolina – $69,370
• South Dakota – $87,390
• Tennessee – $89,030
• Texas – $99,940
• Utah – $117,940
• Virginia – $81,950
• Washington – $85,990
• West Virginia – $64,570
• Wisconsin – $81,620
• Wyoming – $79,770

Tools & Technology

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Web browser software
• Data entry software
• Email software
• Word processing software
• Spreadsheet software
• The MathWorks MATLAB
• SAS
• Google Docs
• IBM SPSS Statistics
• Geographic information system GIS software
• National Instruments LabVIEW
• Blackboard
• Calendar and scheduling software
• Learning management system LMS
• Blackboard Learn

Education Path

To become a Biological Science Professor, a candidate typically needs a terminal degree (Ph.D.) in a relevant biological science field. Advanced research experience and teaching experience during graduate studies are also important.

Professional Development

Professional development includes continuous learning, attending conferences, publishing research, and engaging in peer review and collaborations.

Employer Types

Biological Science Professors are employed by universities, colleges, community colleges, and sometimes by research institutes or government agencies involved in biological research and education.