O*NET-SOC 25-1042.00

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 5 – Extensive preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresExtensive skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Speaking2.A.1.d4.2508/2019
Instructing2.B.1.e4.1208/2019
Learning Strategies2.A.2.c4.1208/2019
Active Learning2.A.2.b4.008/2019
Active Listening2.A.1.b4.008/2019
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a4.008/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.6208/2019
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.1208/2019
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.54.1208/2019
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.24.1208/2019
Written Expression1.A.1.a.44.1208/2019
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.44.008/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.Core11408/2019
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as molecular biology, marine biology, and botany.Core11208/2019
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.Core11408/2019
Prepare materials for laboratory activities and course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.Core11408/2019
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.Core11308/2019

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Social6.2211/2023
Investigative5.9111/2023
Realistic3.9911/2023
Conventional3.6111/2023
Artistic3.3111/2023
Enterprising2.0311/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.