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Postsecondary Chemistry Teachers

  • Education and Training

Tasks

What tasks do Postsecondary Chemistry Teachers perform?

  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and chemical separation.

  • Establish, teach, and monitor students' compliance with safety rules for handling chemicals, equipment, and other hazardous materials.

  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory performance, assignments, and papers.

  • Supervise students' laboratory work.


Knowledge

What do Postsecondary Chemistry Teachers need to know?

  • Chemistry

    Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

  • English Language

    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

  • Mathematics

    Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.


Skills

What skills do Postsecondary Chemistry Teachers need?

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Writing

    Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.



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