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Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary
Teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Median pay
$101,420
Growth to 2035
+3%
about as fast as average
Openings a year
100
Time to qualify*
5 years
* From a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field.
Pay
Forestry and conservation 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
Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary: 64% usually work over 40 hours a week
Core tasks
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics, such as forest resource policy, forest pathology, and mapping.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Supervise students' laboratory or field work.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- 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.
- Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Also called: Assistant Professor · Associate Professor · Conservation Biology Professor · Extension Professor · Forest Technology Professor · Forestry Professor · Lecturer · Natural Resources Professor
Outlook and AI
Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary held 1,800 jobs in 2025. BLS projects 1,900 by 2035 (+3%, about as fast as average; all jobs: +3.5%).
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