What do they do?
Teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Also known as:
Assistant Professor, Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Professor, Conservation Biology Professor, Ecology Professor, Extension Professor, Forest Biometrics Professor, Forest Ecology Professor, Forest Resources Professor, Forest Technology Professor, Forestry Instructor, Forestry Professor, Instructor, Lecturer, Natural Resources Instructor, Natural Resources Professor, Professor, Research Professor, Silviculture Professor, Timber Management Professor
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- Doctorate or Professional Degree (47%)
- Master's degree (31%)
- Bachelor's degree (15%)
- Associate's degree (2%)
- Some college, no degree (2%)
- High school diploma equivalent (2%)
- Less than high school diploma (1%)
Most Popular Majors that prepare Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary
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Degrees Granted
1,635
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Female Students
890
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Male Students
745
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Median Starting Salary
$42,640
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#2
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Degrees Granted
1,452
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Female Students
835
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Male Students
617
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Median Starting Salary
$47,400
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#3
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Degrees Granted
660
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Female Students
386
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Male Students
274
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Median Starting Salary
$42,090
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Degrees Granted
568
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Female Students
174
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Male Students
394
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Median Starting Salary
$41,500
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Degrees Granted
457
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Female Students
318
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Male Students
139
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Median Starting Salary
$35,300
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People in this career often have these skills:
- Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
People in this career often know a lot about:
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
- Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
- Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Geography - Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
- Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
People in this career often have talent in:
- Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
- Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
- Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
- Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
- Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
People in this career often do these activities:
- Develop instructional materials.
- Teach physical science or mathematics courses at the college level.
- Evaluate student work.
- Supervise laboratory work.
- Supervise student research or internship work.
- Maintain student records.
- Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization.
- Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
- Research topics in area of expertise.
- Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
- Prepare tests.
- Guide class discussions.
- Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
- Develop instructional objectives.
- Advise students on academic or career matters.
- Write grant proposals.
- Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
- Direct department activities.
- Promote educational institutions or programs.
- Perform student enrollment or registration activities.
- Select educational materials or equipment.
- Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
- Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
- Evaluate scholarly materials.
- Provide information to the general public.
- Plan community programs or activities for the general public.
- Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.
- Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.
This page includes data from:
Career data: O*NET 28.3 Database
by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA
Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics
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