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25-1052.00   Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

O*NET SOC Title
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
Lay Titles
Analytical Chemistry Teacher
Food Technology Teacher
Industrial Chemistry Teacher
Inorganic Chemistry Teacher
Organic Chemistry Teacher
Pharmacognosy Teacher
Physical Chemistry Teacher
O*NET SOC Description
Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include providing instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
O*NET SOC Tasks
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Establish, teach, and monitor students' compliance with safety rules for handling chemicals, equipment, and other hazardous materials.
Select, order, and maintain materials and supplies for teaching and research, such as textbooks, chemicals, and laboratory equipment.
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
Detailed Work Activities
Teach others to use technology or equipment.
Teach physical science or mathematics courses at the college level.