What it pays
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Half of all Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in the U.S. earn more than $84,620 a year — the middle 80% land between $52,150 and $169,900. About 50,190 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$84,620typical pay / year
50,190people in this work
$169,900+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Learning2
Supervise students' research projects
+Meet the student teams at 9am in the lab, review each research plan for safety and statistical approach,…
Supervise students' research projects
+Meet the student teams at 9am in the lab, review each research plan for safety and statistical approach, assign equipment checkout times, set interim progress reporting dates, and email supervisors a roster of responsibilities.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Publish research findings
+Draft the research manuscript on urban pollinator gardens with methods, results and three figures, circulate…
Publish research findings
+Draft the research manuscript on urban pollinator gardens with methods, results and three figures, circulate the draft to Dr. Ramos and the lab tech for input, and prepare a submission-ready PDF for the journal by next Monday.
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Keeping the record2
Grade papers and exams
+Grade the stack of midterm papers and the timed exam for Introductory Horticulture, record rubric scores and…
Grade papers and exams
+Grade the stack of midterm papers and the timed exam for Introductory Horticulture, record rubric scores and common feedback in the grade sheet, flag three students for office follow-up, and return graded work by Wednesday afternoon.
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Perform administrative duties
+Process this month’s departmental paperwork: update the teaching schedule, submit the supply requisition with…
Perform administrative duties
+Process this month’s departmental paperwork: update the teaching schedule, submit the supply requisition with cost estimates, and send the completed report to facilities and the program coordinator by Friday noon.
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Care2
Supervise laboratory work
+Supervise today’s lab session on seed germination: check station setups, confirm students follow sterile…
Supervise laboratory work
+Supervise today’s lab session on seed germination: check station setups, confirm students follow sterile technique, sign off on the safety checklist, and note any breaches for the weekly lab report before leaving at 5pm.
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Assist students outside of class
+Schedule three one-hour drop-in consultations this week for students needing help with planting technique,…
Assist students outside of class
+Schedule three one-hour drop-in consultations this week for students needing help with planting technique, prepare brief demonstration notes and email the sign-up times to the class by Tuesday evening.
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The daily work14
Conduct academic research in the field of biology
+Draft a literature review summarising recent peer‑reviewed findings on urban soil microbiomes, list…
Conduct academic research in the field of biology
+Draft a literature review summarising recent peer‑reviewed findings on urban soil microbiomes, list experimental gaps I can test in our teaching beds, attach the bibliography, and flag required lab resources before Friday for department review.
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Liaise with other university colleagues
+Write a concise email to Dr. Morales and Professor Chen proposing a joint seed‑saving workshop, outline…
Liaise with other university colleagues
+Write a concise email to Dr. Morales and Professor Chen proposing a joint seed‑saving workshop, outline objectives, dates in October, roles for their lab and my classroom beds, and request a short meeting next week to finalise responsibilities.
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Teach courses in biological sciences
+Design and schedule the upcoming Introduction to Plant Biology course syllabus with weekly lab activities,…
Teach courses in biological sciences
+Design and schedule the upcoming Introduction to Plant Biology course syllabus with weekly lab activities, learning objectives, safety checklists, and a reading list aligned to Bloom's taxonomy, then export a student-facing version and a separate instructor guide.
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Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula
+Review last semester's curriculum map, score each learning outcome against student assessments and field…
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula
+Review last semester's curriculum map, score each learning outcome against student assessments and field developments, propose three concrete revisions to labs and readings, and produce a revised curriculum draft for department review.
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Lead classroom discussions
+Prepare an interactive seminar plan for Friday's class that opens with a five-minute garden observation…
Lead classroom discussions
+Prepare an interactive seminar plan for Friday's class that opens with a five-minute garden observation exercise, three discussion prompts linking plant physiology to urban ecology, and assessment prompts to measure participation and misconceptions.
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Act as advisers to student organizations.
+Set up an advising session agenda for the student horticulture club including project proposals, safety…
Act as advisers to student organizations.
+Set up an advising session agenda for the student horticulture club including project proposals, safety training, equipment sign-out procedures, and a calendar of deadlines, then email the agenda and action items to the club officers after the meeting.
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Write grant proposals for research funding
+Draft a research grant narrative for the campus pollinator garden: state objectives, methods for population…
Write grant proposals for research funding
+Draft a research grant narrative for the campus pollinator garden: state objectives, methods for population monitoring, budget justification for equipment and student stipends, and a two-year timeline formatted to the funder's submission guidelines.
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Participate in student recruitment activities
+Create a recruitment packet for prospective students including a one-page program overview, sample lab day…
Participate in student recruitment activities
+Create a recruitment packet for prospective students including a one-page program overview, sample lab day itinerary, alumni outcomes, and three open house dates, then prepare an email blast and sign-up link for campus admissions to distribute.
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Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
+Write and submit a research article on perennial pollinator planting effects on urban microclimates, include…
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
+Write and submit a research article on perennial pollinator planting effects on urban microclimates, include methods, data tables, and literature synthesis, target Journal of Applied Ecology within six weeks and confirm coauthor approvals before submission.
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Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
+Gather costed quotes and specifications for soil test kits, seed packets, propagation trays, two compound…
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
+Gather costed quotes and specifications for soil test kits, seed packets, propagation trays, two compound microscopes, and updated lab gloves, compare vendors and submit a purchase request to the department by next Friday with teaching-use justifications.
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Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
+Compile a one-page annotated bibliography of ten recent books and papers on native plant propagation and…
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
+Compile a one-page annotated bibliography of ten recent books and papers on native plant propagation and urban ecology for summer reading, include full citations and a brief note on relevance for each title, circulate to students and colleagues Monday.
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Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
+Prepare a consulting memo for the city parks department summarising soil remediation options for contaminated…
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
+Prepare a consulting memo for the city parks department summarising soil remediation options for contaminated beds, include cost estimates, timelines, and three recommended vendors, deliver the memo and be available for a follow-up meeting next Wednesday.
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Instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in biology
+Design a ten-week advanced syllabus for students with upper secondary biology diplomas covering plant…
Instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in biology
+Design a ten-week advanced syllabus for students with upper secondary biology diplomas covering plant physiology, propagation labs, and assessment criteria, attach lab safety rules and required materials, submit to the curriculum committee by Friday.
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Lead review and feedback sessions for students
+Schedule and run weekly review sessions for the propagation cohort, prepare targeted feedback on seed…
Lead review and feedback sessions for students
+Schedule and run weekly review sessions for the propagation cohort, prepare targeted feedback on seed germination records and lab technique videos, record action items for each student and email individual summaries within 48 hours after the session.
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