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Environmental science teachers, postsecondary
Teach courses in environmental science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Median pay
$94,980
Growth to 2035
+3%
about as fast as average
Openings a year
600
Time to qualify*
5 years
* From a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field.
Pay
Environmental science 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
Environmental science teachers, postsecondary: 59% usually work over 40 hours a week
Core tasks
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Supervise students' laboratory and field work.
- Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Also called: Adjunct Professor · Assistant Professor · Associate Professor · Environmental Engineering Professor · Environmental Sciences Professor · Environmental Studies Professor · Faculty Member · Instructor
Outlook and AI
Environmental science teachers, postsecondary held 8,400 jobs in 2025. BLS projects 8,700 by 2035 (+3%, about as fast as average; all jobs: +3.5%).
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