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Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Parachute skills

  1. Use my brain - Data (4.48)
  2. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (4.42)
  3. Work with numbers, compute - Data (4.38)
  4. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.19)
  5. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.19)
  6. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.12)
  7. Speak - People (4.12)
  8. Instruct - People (4.12)
  9. Communicate well, in person - People (4.12)
  10. Pay attention to details - Data (4.10)
  11. Research - Data (4.09)
  12. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.07)
  13. Listen - People (4.00)
  14. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.79)
  15. Imagine - Data (3.79)
  16. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.79)
  17. Develop, improve - Data (3.79)
  18. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.79)
  19. Solve problems - Data (3.75)
  20. Follow through, get things done - People (3.74)
  21. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.62)
  22. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.53)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Mathematics (4.38)
  2. Reading Comprehension (4.12)
  3. Writing (4.12)
  4. Speaking (4.12)
  5. Critical Thinking (4.12)
  6. Instructing (4.12)
  7. Active Listening (4.00)
  8. Learning Strategies (3.88)
  9. Active Learning (3.75)
  10. Monitoring (3.75)
  11. Complex Problem Solving (3.75)
  1. Mathematical Reasoning (4.38)
  2. Oral Expression (4.12)
  3. Oral Comprehension (4.00)
  4. Written Comprehension (4.00)
  5. Written Expression (4.00)
  6. Deductive Reasoning (4.00)
  7. Number Facility (4.00)
  8. Inductive Reasoning (3.88)
  9. Speech Clarity (3.88)
  10. Near Vision (3.62)
  1. Integrity (4.50)
  2. Analytical Thinking (4.48)
  3. Independence (4.36)
  4. Dependability (4.32)
  5. Concern for Others (4.19)
  6. Attention to Detail (4.10)
  7. Self Control (4.01)
  8. Cooperation (3.99)
  9. Initiative (3.98)
  10. Social Orientation (3.87)
  11. Persistence (3.74)
  12. Stress Tolerance (3.74)
  13. Achievement/Effort (3.72)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Training and Teaching Others (4.42)
  2. Interacting With Computers (4.19)
  3. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (4.09)
  4. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.07)
  5. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.91)
  6. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.90)
  7. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.90)
  8. Thinking Creatively (3.79)
  9. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.79)
  10. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.75)
  11. Coaching and Developing Others (3.73)
  12. Getting Information (3.72)
  13. Documenting/Recording Information (3.55)
  14. Analyzing Data or Information (3.53)
  1. Organize Educational Material Or Ideas (4.42)
  2. Develop Course Or Training Objectives (4.42)
  3. Teach College Level Courses (4.42)
  4. Convert Information Into Instructional Program (4.42)
  5. Develop Instructional Materials (4.42)
  6. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Educational Data (4.19)
  7. Explain Complex Mathematical Information (4.09)
  8. Write Scholarly Or Technical Research Papers (4.09)
  9. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (4.07)
  10. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (4.07)
  11. Use Public Speaking Techniques (4.07)
  12. Use Teaching Techniques (4.07)
  13. Use Mathematical Or Statistical Methods To Identify Or Analyze Problems (4.07)
  14. Use Quantitative Research Methods (4.07)
  15. Create Mathematical Or Statistical Diagrams Or Charts (3.79)
  16. Develop Mathematical Simulation Models (3.79)
  17. Design Classroom Presentations (3.79)
  18. Develop Mathematical Ideas Or Interpretations (3.79)
  19. Write Research Or Project Grant Proposals (3.75)
  20. Collect Academic Research Data (3.72)
  21. Record Student Progress (3.55)
  22. Conduct Research On Work-Related Topics (3.53)
  23. Analyze Scientific Research Data Or Investigative Findings (3.53)
  24. Perform Statistical Modeling (3.53)