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Summary Description


	Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Adjunct Instructor

2.	Adjunct Professor

3.	Agribusiness Professor

4.	Agricultural Economics Professor

5.	Agricultural Education Professor

6.	Agricultural Engineering Technology Instructor

7.	Agricultural Science Professor

8.	Agricultural Soil Conservation Professor

9.	Agriculture Department Chair

10.	Agriculture Instructor

11.	Agriculture Professor

12.	Agriculture Teacher

13.	Agronomy Instructor

14.	Agronomy Professor

15.	Agronomy Teacher

16.	Animal Anatomy Teacher

17.	Animal Husbandry Professor

18.	Animal Husbandry Teacher

19.	Animal Nutrition Teacher

20.	Animal Pathology Teacher

21.	Animal Physiology Teacher

22.	Animal Science Instructor

23.	Animal Science Professor

24.	Aquaculture and Fisheries Professor

25.	Arboriculture Instructor

26.	Associate Faculty

27.	Associate Professor

28.	Associate Professor Plant Pathology

29.	College Professor

30.	Commercial Horticulture Instructor

31.	Dairy Husbandry Teacher

32.	Dairy Science Teacher

33.	Entomology Professor

34.	Equine Science Instructor

35.	Extension Associate

36.	Extension Specialist

37.	Faculty Member

38.	Farm Crops Teacher

39.	Farm Management Professor

40.	Farm Management Teacher

41.	Farm Manager

42.	Floriculture Professor

43.	Floriculture Teacher

44.	Greenhouse Instructor

45.	Horticulture Instructor

46.	Horticulture Professor

47.	Horticulture Teacher

48.	Instructor

49.	Irrigation Teacher

50.	Landscape Horticulture Instructor

51.	Livestock Judging Coach

52.	Meat Cutting Teacher

53.	Olericulture Professor

54.	Olericulture Teacher

55.	Plant Biology Professor

56.	Plant Pathology Teacher

57.	Plant Science Professor

58.	Plant Sciences Professor

59.	Pomology Teacher

60.	Poultry Husbandry Teacher

61.	Professor

62.	Professor of Floriculture

63.	Professor of Poultry Science

64.	Professor of Vegetable Science

65.	Research Scientist

66.	Sericulture Teacher

67.	Silviculture Teacher

68.	Soil Biology Teacher

69.	Soil Conservation Teacher

70.	Soil Science Professor

71.	Soil Science Teacher

72.	Teacher

73.	Turfgrass Management Professor

74.	Viticulture Teacher

Job Tasks

	Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.

	Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as crop production, plant genetics, and soil chemistry.

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

	Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

	Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

	Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

	Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

	Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

	Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

	Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.

	Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

	Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.

	Supervise laboratory sessions and field work and coordinate laboratory operations.

	Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

	Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

	Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

	Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.

	Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.

	Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.

	Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

	Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.

	Participate in campus and community events.

	Act as advisers to student organizations.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.


		convert information into instructional program

		develop instructional materials

		organize educational material or ideas

		teach college level courses

		develop course or training objectives

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.


		use computers to enter, access or retrieve educational data

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.


		conduct field research or investigative studies

		conduct laboratory research or experiments

		conduct research on work-related topics

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.


		design classroom presentations

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.


		use oral or written communication techniques

		use teaching techniques

		use public speaking techniques

		use library or online Internet research techniques

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.


		write descriptions of agricultural products

		write scholarly or technical research papers

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.


		collect academic research data

		research human or animal disease

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.


		write research or project grant proposals

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.


		compile bibliographies of specialized materials

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.


		advise students

		advise governmental or industrial personnel

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.


		record student progress

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.


		encourage group participation

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.


		evaluate student performance

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.


		direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.


		make education presentations

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.


		maintain educational records, reports, or files

		prepare educational reports

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Teachers—Postsecondary
	Postsecondary teachers instruct students in a wide variety of academic and vocational subjects beyond the high school level. Most of these students are working toward a degree, but many others are studying for a certificate or certification to improve their knowledge or career skills. Postsecondary teachers include college and university faculty, postsecondary career and technical education teachers, and graduate teaching assistants. Teaching in any venue involves forming a lesson plan, presenting material to students, responding to students learning needs, and evaluating students’ progress. In addition to teaching, postsecondary teachers, particularly those at 4-year colleges and universities, perform a significant amount of research in the subject they teach. They also must keep up with new developments in their field and may consult with government, business, nonprofit, and community organizations.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Teachers—Postsecondary
	Many postsecondary teachers find the environment intellectually stimulating and rewarding because they are surrounded by others who enjoy the subject. The ability to share their expertise with others also is appealing to many.

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