Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

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.