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All About Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors

Job Description & Duties Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Daily Life Of an Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, & Space Sciences Professor

  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  • Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
  • Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  • Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

Qualities of an Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, & Space Sciences Professor

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors state the following job skills are important in their day-to-day work.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Science: Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Types of Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, & Space Sciences Professor Jobs

  • Geology Professor
  • Research Professor
  • Earth Science Professor
  • Research Scientist
  • Earth Science Researcher

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, & Space Sciences Professor Employment Estimates

There were about 13,100 jobs for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professor in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 9.9% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 1,300 new jobs for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professor by 2026. The BLS estimates 1,200 yearly job openings in this field.

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The states with the most job growth for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, & Space Sciences Professor are Utah, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Watch out if you plan on working in Wyoming, North Dakota, or New Hampshire. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Do Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors Make A Lot Of Money?

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors make between $47,820 and $170,200 a year.

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Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors who work in Maryland, Georgia, or Massachusetts, make the highest salaries.

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors in different U.S. states.

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $86,800
Arizona $100,900
Arkansas $70,340
California $124,250
Colorado $94,450
Connecticut $72,360
Florida $96,580
Georgia $118,930
Idaho $93,440
Illinois $80,660
Indiana $96,440
Iowa $104,200
Kansas $82,070
Louisiana $113,300
Maine $82,830
Maryland $142,190
Massachusetts $137,740
Michigan $97,110
Minnesota $93,780
Mississippi $73,840
Missouri $85,330
Montana $60,200
Nevada $124,010
New Hampshire $95,100
New Jersey $101,940
New Mexico $63,410
New York $108,020
North Carolina $89,940
Ohio $107,080
Oklahoma $82,440
Oregon $102,300
Pennsylvania $94,630
South Dakota $82,780
Tennessee $82,910
Texas $104,760
Utah $107,950
Virginia $93,310
Washington $95,530
Wisconsin $95,730
Wyoming $94,260

Tools & Technologies Used by Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors may use on a daily basis:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Web browser software
  • Data entry software
  • Email software
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
  • The MathWorks MATLAB
  • Google Docs
  • National Instruments LabVIEW
  • Blackboard
  • Calendar and scheduling software
  • Learning management system LMS
  • Blackboard Learn
  • Sakai CLE
  • DOC Cop
  • Course management system software

How do I Become an Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, & Space Sciences Professor?

What education is needed to be an Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professor?

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What work experience do I need to become an Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, & Space Sciences Professor?

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Where Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors Work

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The table below shows some of the most common industries where those employed in this career field work.

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