O*NET-SOC 25-1052.00 · US REFERENCE
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
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.
Skill importance below is an O*NET US occupational rating, not a global or individual benchmark. No score here is a job-loss probability or a prediction.
Examples of work in this occupation
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and chemical separation.
- Establish, teach, and monitor students' compliance with safety rules for handling chemicals, equipment, and other hazardous materials.
O*NET task statements describe US work; do not perform regulated or hazardous tasks without appropriate training and authorization.
Skills to examine first
Reading Comprehension
US occupation importance: 4.12/5 · rating last updated 2019-08-01
Summarise a public, role-relevant document in five points; verify each point against the source.
Writing
US occupation importance: 4.12/5 · rating last updated 2019-08-01
Draft a one-page explanation of a fictional decision for a non-specialist; ask for clarity feedback.
Speaking
US occupation importance: 4.12/5 · rating last updated 2019-08-01
Explain a safe example of your work in two minutes, then ask which point was unclear.
Active Listening
US occupation importance: 4.00/5 · rating last updated 2019-08-01
Ask a peer to explain a fictional work problem; paraphrase it and check what you missed.
Science
US occupation importance: 4.00/5 · rating last updated 2019-08-01
Turn a fictional claim into a testable question; list evidence that would change your view.
Critical Thinking
US occupation importance: 4.00/5 · rating last updated 2019-08-01
Compare two approaches to a fictional task and document one counterargument for each.
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Related work to compare
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Your next seven days
- Choose one skill above and a fictional or non-confidential work example.
- Practise for 20 minutes on three days; keep one small output.
- Ask a qualified peer for feedback against clear criteria.
- Reassess the same career and record what changed.
Source and limits
Occupation definition, task examples, skill importance and related-occupation links come from the US O*NET 31.0 Database. RolePaths selected the top six skills by importance and authored the practice prompts. Career fit, local salaries, automation timing and licensing have not been verified.