Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
Code: 25-1052.00
Zone 5
Median Annual Salary
£93,250
Range: £57,870 - £172,110
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Job Zone 5
Industry Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Biochemistry Professor
Chemistry Faculty Member
Chemistry Instructor
Chemistry Professor
Instructor
Lecturer
Organic Chemistry Professor
Professor
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- 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.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory performance, assignments, and papers.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Word processing software
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
Analytical or scientific software
OriginLab Origin
PerkinElmer ChemOffice Suite
Computer based training software
Learning management system LMS
Moodle
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
reading work related information
talking to others
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
chemistry
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Engineering and Technology
product and service development
Verbal
communicate by speaking
communicate by writing
Ideas and Logic
use rules to solve problems
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Memory
remember words, numbers, pictures, or steps
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Investigative
People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
Key Work Styles:
Social Orientation
Achievement Orientation
Intellectual Curiosity
Cautiousness
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Frequently Asked Questions About Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary is £93,250. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £57,870, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £172,110 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Chemistry 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 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary include: Google Docs, Microsoft Word, OriginLab Origin, PerkinElmer ChemOffice Suite, Learning management system LMS, Moodle. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Below Average).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£57,870
Median Annual (Average):
£93,250
90th Percentile (Senior):
£172,110
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