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Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. 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 (4.91)
  2. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (4.85)
  3. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.78)
  4. Research - Data (4.77)
  5. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.77)
  6. Communicate well, in person - People (4.62)
  7. Imagine - Data (4.62)
  8. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.62)
  9. Pay attention to details - Data (4.60)
  10. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.58)
  11. Study, observe - Data (4.54)
  12. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.53)
  13. Follow through, get things done - People (4.51)
  14. Speak - People (4.38)
  15. Listen - People (4.25)
  16. Instruct - People (4.12)
  17. Assess, evaluate, treat - People (3.93)
  18. Supervise, manage - People (3.93)
  19. Use my intuition - Data (3.62)
  20. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.62)
  21. Coordinate - People (3.60)
  22. Work with numbers, compute - Data (3.50)
  23. Solve problems - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Speaking (4.38)
  2. Reading Comprehension (4.25)
  3. Writing (4.12)
  4. Active Learning (4.12)
  5. Instructing (4.12)
  6. Active Listening (4.00)
  7. Science (4.00)
  8. Critical Thinking (4.00)
  9. Learning Strategies (4.00)
  10. Judgment and Decision Making (3.88)
  11. Monitoring (3.62)
  12. Complex Problem Solving (3.50)
  1. Oral Expression (4.62)
  2. Oral Comprehension (4.25)
  3. Written Comprehension (4.25)
  4. Written Expression (4.12)
  5. Deductive Reasoning (4.12)
  6. Inductive Reasoning (4.12)
  7. Speech Clarity (4.12)
  8. Problem Sensitivity (3.62)
  9. Near Vision (3.62)
  10. Speech Recognition (3.62)
  11. Mathematical Reasoning (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.91)
  2. Analytical Thinking (4.91)
  3. Independence (4.86)
  4. Achievement/Effort (4.81)
  5. Innovation (4.78)
  6. Attention to Detail (4.60)
  7. Persistence (4.51)
  8. Initiative (4.39)
  9. Self Control (4.12)
  10. Dependability (4.11)
  11. Stress Tolerance (3.78)
  12. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.52)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Training and Teaching Others (4.85)
  2. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.77)
  3. Processing Information (4.73)
  4. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.62)
  5. Thinking Creatively (4.62)
  6. Analyzing Data or Information (4.58)
  7. Interacting With Computers (4.57)
  8. Getting Information (4.54)
  9. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (4.53)
  10. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.47)
  11. Coaching and Developing Others (4.22)
  12. Developing Objectives and Strategies (4.15)
  13. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.10)
  14. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.08)
  15. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (3.93)
  16. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.87)
  17. Documenting/Recording Information (3.76)
  18. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.60)
  19. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.56)
  1. Develop Instructional Materials (4.85)
  2. Organize Educational Material Or Ideas (4.85)
  3. Teach College Level Courses (4.85)
  4. Develop Course Or Training Objectives (4.85)
  5. Convert Information Into Instructional Program (4.85)
  6. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (4.77)
  7. Use Library Or Online Internet Research Techniques (4.77)
  8. Use Scientific Research Methodology (4.77)
  9. Use Teaching Techniques (4.77)
  10. Use Public Speaking Techniques (4.77)
  11. Use Physical Science Research Techniques (4.77)
  12. Use Quantitative Research Methods (4.77)
  13. Compile Bibliographies Of Specialized Materials (4.73)
  14. Design Classroom Presentations (4.62)
  15. Analyze Scientific Research Data Or Investigative Findings (4.58)
  16. Conduct Research On Work-Related Topics (4.58)
  17. Conduct Field Research Or Investigative Studies (4.58)
  18. Conduct Laboratory Research Or Experiments (4.58)
  19. Perform Statistical Analysis In Physical Science Or Geological Research (4.58)
  20. Conduct Nuclear Research (4.58)
  21. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Educational Data (4.57)
  22. Collect Scientific Or Technical Data (4.54)
  23. Collect Academic Research Data (4.54)
  24. Write Scholarly Or Technical Research Papers (4.53)
  25. Present Research Papers Or Dissertations On Physical Science Issues (4.53)
  26. Write Research Or Project Grant Proposals (4.15)
  27. Evaluate Student Performance (3.93)
  28. Record Student Progress (3.76)
  29. Make Education Presentations (3.56)