Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
O*NET Code: 25-1042.00
Education Level
Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Master's/Doctoral degree
Description
Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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💼 Also Known As
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⚡ Skills (19)
Speaking4/100
Learning Strategies4/100
Instructing4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Writing4/100
Science4/100
Active Learning4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Monitoring4/100
+ 9 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (39)
🔥Google Docs
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🔥IBM SPSS Statistics
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🔥Microsoft Excel
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🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
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🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
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🔥Microsoft Windows
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Word
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🔥SAS
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🔥The MathWorks MATLAB
Analytical or scientific software
0Aipotu
Analytical or scientific software
0Blackboard Learn
Computer based training software
0Blackboard software
Data base user interface and query software
0Calendar and scheduling software
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0Collaborative editing software
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0Course management system software
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0DOC Cop
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0Desire2Learn LMS software
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0Email software
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0Geographic information system GIS software
Geographic information system
0Graphics creation software
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Image analysis software
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0Image scanning software
Optical character reader OCR or scanning software
0Learning management system LMS
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0Modeling software
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0Moodle
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0National Instruments LabVIEW
Development environment software
0PLOS Computational Biology
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0Sakai CLE
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0Sound pressure analysis equipment
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0Spreadsheet software
Spreadsheet software
0Statistical software
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0The Gene Explorer
Analytical or scientific software
0The Mathworks SimBiology
Analytical or scientific software
0The Protein Investigator
Analytical or scientific software
0The Virtual Genetics Lab
Analytical or scientific software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0Word processing software
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0iParadigms Turnitin
Information retrieval or search software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary → Geneticists
Transition Difficulty: Easy (86% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (19)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Science
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
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Mathematics
Current: 3Target: 4
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Learning Strategies
Current: 4Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
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Instructing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 4
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 4
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