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Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary
Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Median pay
$98,700
Growth to 2035
+3%
about as fast as average
Openings a year
800
Time to qualify*
5 years
* From a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field.
Pay
Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary
Getting in
- Typical entry education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- On-the-job training
- None
- Prior experience
- None
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What the work is like
Dealing with the public
Unpleasant or angry people
Time pressure
Cost of a mistake
Freedom to make decisions
Repeating the same tasks
Time sitting
Time standing
Outdoors in all weather
Hazardous conditions
Exposure to disease
Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary: 75% usually work over 40 hours a week
Core tasks
- 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.
- Supervise laboratory sessions and field work and coordinate laboratory operations.
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as crop production, plant genetics, and soil chemistry.
- Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Also called: Agriculture Instructor · Agriculture Professor · Agronomy Professor · Animal Science Professor · Associate Professor · Horticulture Instructor · Horticulture Professor · Instructor
Outlook and AI
Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary held 10,900 jobs in 2025. BLS projects 11,200 by 2035 (+3%, about as fast as average; all jobs: +3.5%).
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