Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Educational Instruction and Library
The work involves building syllabi, assignments, and other course materials, then evaluating lab work, papers, and class performance. Laboratory and field sessions are supervised, and classroom discussions are started and moderated. Students are advised on academic and vocational curricula and on career questions; some of the job is also supervising undergraduate or graduate teaching, internships, and research. Curricula and methods of instruction are planned and revised, and staying current means reading the literature, talking with colleagues, and attending conferences. Fits people who prefer leading environmental lab and field sessions, revising course plans, and advising students on what to study next.
Typical education: Doctoral Degree (Ph.D., Ed.D.)
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$94'980
Median Wage Market Position
$94'980
What you might do
- Assess lab work, papers, and other assignments
- Build syllabi, homework, and environmental course packets
- Accompany students in labs and outdoor field study
- Counsel students on environmental study and careers
- Direct environmental internships and student research
- Lead discussions on environmental science questions
Skills that matter
- Advising students on environmental careers
- Overseeing environmental lab and field work
- Reading current environmental science literature
- Revising environmental course content and methods
- Grading laboratory and field assignments
- Mentoring student teachers and researchers
AI & the future of this role
Course content and data analysis may be partly automated, while field methods, stakeholder work, and research advising still depend on human judgment. Enrollment and policy interest in environmental issues could support demand even as instructional delivery shifts.
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