Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Code: 25-1042.00
Bright Outlook Zone 5
Median Annual Salary
£84,620
Range: £52,150 - £169,900
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Job Zone 5
Industry Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.

Role Overview & What They Do

Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)

Anatomy Instructor Assistant Professor Associate Professor Biological Sciences Professor Biology Instructor Biology Professor Instructor Lecturer Physiology Instructor Professor

Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks

  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as molecular biology, marine biology, and botany.
  • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.

Technology, Tools & Software Stack

Analytical or scientific software
IBM SPSS Statistics The MathWorks MATLAB
Computer based training software
Learning management system LMS Moodle
Word processing software
Google Docs Microsoft Word

Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Basic Skills
talking to others using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Math and Science
biology arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
Verbal
communicate by speaking communicate by writing
Ideas and Logic
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information use rules to solve problems

Personality & Work Styles

Top Interest: Social

People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.

Key Work Styles:
Innovation Social Orientation Achievement Orientation Intellectual Curiosity Integrity Attention to Detail

Frequently Asked Questions About Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

In the UK, the median annual salary for a Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary is £84,620. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £52,150, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £169,900 depending on location and experience.

Entry as a Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary typically aligns with Job Zone 5 (Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need a graduate school education. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Essential skills and tooling for a Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary include: IBM SPSS Statistics, The MathWorks MATLAB, Learning management system LMS, Moodle, Google Docs, Microsoft Word. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.

New job opportunities are very likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Bright).

Live UK Vacancies for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Search All
Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry): £52,150
Median Annual (Average): £84,620
90th Percentile (Senior): £169,900
Ready to Apply?

Explore verified UK job openings hiring for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary today.

Search Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Jobs
Occupational Terms
#student #social interests #laboratory work #equipment #biology #grant proposal #course material #advise student #educational need #book