Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
Postsecondary chemistry teachers teach classes about the composition of substances and their characteristics at colleges and universities.
Do you have the periodical table of elements memorized? Do you love mixing ingredients just to see what happens? Do you feel most at home in a lab? If you answered yes to these questions, you would probably love a career as a postsecondary chemistry teacher.
Chemistry teachers at colleges and universities teach classes about the chemical and physical properties of substances. With this job, you will give lectures, help students in labs, grade assignments and tests, keep students’ records, mentor students, develop curricula, and help students with academic and professional decisions.
People who make good college or university teachers are usually good at giving instructions and directions, reading, critical thinking, writing, problem solving and reasoning.
To be a successful postsecondary chemistry teacher, you will need a master’s degree and maybe a Ph.D., M.D. or J.D. An educational program will give you a strong understanding of topics like chemistry, math, physics, biology, engineering, technology, computers, electronics and education.
Job opportunities for postsecondary chemistry teachers are expected to increase quickly. The average salary for people with this career is about $67,000.