Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
O*NET Code: 25-1052.00
Education Level
Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Master's/Doctoral degree
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.
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💼 Also Known As
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⚡ Skills (19)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Writing4/100
Speaking4/100
Active Listening4/100
Science4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Active Learning4/100
Learning Strategies4/100
Monitoring4/100
Instructing4/100
+ 9 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (28)
🔥Google Docs
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🔥Microsoft Excel
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🔥Microsoft Office software
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🔥Microsoft Outlook
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🔥Microsoft Word
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0Auto3DEM
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0Blackboard Learn
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0CCP4
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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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0IHRSR++
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0Image scanning software
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0Learning management system LMS
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0Moodle
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0Mosflm
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0OriginLab Origin
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0PerkinElmer ChemOffice Chem3D
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0PerkinElmer ChemOffice ChemDraw
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0PerkinElmer ChemOffice Suite
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0Sakai CLE
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0Wavefunction Spartan
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0iParadigms Turnitin
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📊 Skills Comparison
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Transition Difficulty: Moderate (80% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (16)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Science
Current: 4Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 3
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 3
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Learning Strategies
Current: 4Target: 3
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 3
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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Mathematics
Current: 3Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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Instructing
Current: 4Target: 3
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