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Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include 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.

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Parachute skills

  1. Use my brain - Data (4.81)
  2. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (4.50)
  3. Follow through, get things done - People (4.37)
  4. Research - Data (4.35)
  5. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.28)
  6. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.27)
  7. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.26)
  8. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.26)
  9. Communicate well, in person - People (4.25)
  10. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.15)
  11. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.15)
  12. Pay attention to details - Data (4.13)
  13. Speak - People (4.12)
  14. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.00)
  15. Listen - People (4.00)
  16. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.95)
  17. Imagine - Data (3.95)
  18. Use my intuition - Data (3.88)
  19. Instruct - People (3.88)
  20. Solve problems - Data (3.75)
  21. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Speaking (4.12)
  2. Reading Comprehension (4.00)
  3. Active Listening (4.00)
  4. Writing (4.00)
  5. Science (4.00)
  6. Critical Thinking (4.00)
  7. Active Learning (3.88)
  8. Learning Strategies (3.88)
  9. Instructing (3.88)
  10. Monitoring (3.75)
  11. Complex Problem Solving (3.75)
  12. Judgment and Decision Making (3.50)
  1. Oral Expression (4.25)
  2. Oral Comprehension (4.00)
  3. Written Comprehension (4.00)
  4. Written Expression (4.00)
  5. Deductive Reasoning (4.00)
  6. Inductive Reasoning (4.00)
  7. Problem Sensitivity (3.88)
  8. Speech Clarity (3.88)
  9. Speech Recognition (3.75)
  10. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Analytical Thinking (4.81)
  2. Integrity (4.61)
  3. Independence (4.60)
  4. Initiative (4.54)
  5. Dependability (4.45)
  6. Achievement/Effort (4.39)
  7. Persistence (4.37)
  8. Leadership (4.26)
  9. Innovation (4.26)
  10. Stress Tolerance (4.21)
  11. Concern for Others (4.15)
  12. Attention to Detail (4.13)
  13. Self Control (4.04)
  14. Cooperation (3.86)
  15. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.77)
  16. Social Orientation (3.70)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Training and Teaching Others (4.50)
  2. Getting Information (4.35)
  3. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.28)
  4. Analyzing Data or Information (4.27)
  5. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.12)
  6. Processing Information (3.95)
  7. Thinking Creatively (3.95)
  8. Interacting With Computers (3.87)
  9. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.83)
  10. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.69)
  11. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.69)
  12. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.55)
  1. Convert Information Into Instructional Program (4.50)
  2. Develop Instructional Materials (4.50)
  3. Organize Educational Material Or Ideas (4.50)
  4. Develop Course Or Training Objectives (4.50)
  5. Teach College Level Courses (4.50)
  6. Collect Academic Research Data (4.35)
  7. Use Quantitative Research Methods (4.28)
  8. Use Chemical Testing Or Analysis Procedures (4.28)
  9. Use Chemical Processing Emergency Procedures (4.28)
  10. Use Library Or Online Internet Research Techniques (4.28)
  11. Use Hazardous Materials Information (4.28)
  12. Use Knowledge Of Metric System (4.28)
  13. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (4.28)
  14. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (4.28)
  15. Use Pollution Control Techniques (4.28)
  16. Use Scientific Research Methodology (4.28)
  17. Use Public Speaking Techniques (4.28)
  18. Follow Safe Waste Disposal Procedures (4.28)
  19. Use Teaching Techniques (4.28)
  20. Analyze Chemical Experimental, Test, Or Analysis Data Or Findings (4.27)
  21. Conduct Laboratory Research Or Experiments (4.27)
  22. Conduct Standardized Qualitative Laboratory Analyses (4.27)
  23. Conduct Standardized Quantitative Laboratory Analyses (4.27)
  24. Conduct Research On Work-Related Topics (4.27)
  25. Design Classroom Presentations (3.95)
  26. Compile Bibliographies Of Specialized Materials (3.95)
  27. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Educational Data (3.87)
  28. Write Scholarly Or Technical Research Papers (3.69)
  29. Present Research Papers Or Dissertations On Physical Science Issues (3.69)
  30. Write Research Or Project Grant Proposals (3.55)