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Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Michigan

Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Michigan

Want to work as a Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Michigan? Here’s what you need to know. Teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Excludes “Agricultural Science Teachers, Postsecondary” (25-1041) and “Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary” (25-1053).

What do Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary Make in Michigan?

The forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary working in Michigan, wages run about $133,540 per year.Annual wages span from $107,160 at the 10th percentile to $133,540 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $107,160 n/a
25th percentile $128,640 n/a
Median (50th) $133,540 $0.00
75th percentile $133,540 n/a
90th percentile $133,540 n/a
Salary ranges for Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Michigan

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in Michigan compared to the national average — is 1.62, suggesting that forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary earn a median of $79,966 per year ($38.45/hour), exceeding the Michigan median.

Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary earnings in Michigan vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

National employment for 477,104 forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary nationwide. In Michigan alone, approximately 60 people work in this role. That’s more than the typical state, which employs around 40 forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary.

Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Michigan vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Top States for Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary Employment

View the states that employ the most forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary work.

State Number Employed
Oregon 120
Colorado 100
Wisconsin 90
Montana 70
Alabama 70
Virginia 70
Michigan 60
West Virginia 50
Washington 40
Indiana 40
Maine 40
Georgia 40
South Carolina 40
Minnesota 40
Tennessee 30
Arizona 30
Texas 30

Highest-Paying States for Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary

The highest-paying states for forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary.

State Annual Median Salary
Michigan $133,540
Virginia $127,460
Tennessee $103,650
Maine $102,330
Indiana $102,010
South Carolina $100,830
West Virginia $100,830
Texas $100,390
Montana $100,320
Oregon $98,880

Skills

Top forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Instructing  4.2 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  4.1 / 5
0
5
Writing  4.1 / 5
0
5
Learning Strategies  4.1 / 5
0
5
Speaking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Active Learning  4.0 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

English Language  4.8 / 5
0
5
Education and Training  4.8 / 5
0
5
Mathematics  4.3 / 5
0
5
Biology  4.0 / 5
0
5
Computers and Electronics  3.9 / 5
0
5
Geography  3.5 / 5
0
5

Abilities

Key abilities for forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Oral Expression  4.8 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  4.2 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.1 / 5
0
5
Written Expression  4.1 / 5
0
5
Speech Clarity  3.9 / 5
0
5
Speech Recognition  3.8 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics, such as forest resource policy, forest pathology, and mapping.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Supervise students' laboratory or field work.
  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  • Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
  • Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.

Work Activities

  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Getting Information
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Thinking Creatively
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Training and Teaching Others
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Working with Computers
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Processing Information
  • Documenting/Recording Information

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Atlassian JIRA, ESRI ArcGIS software, Google Angular

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

Other careers like forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary include:

Also Known As

Assistant Professor, Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Professor, Biometrics Instructor, College Faculty Member, College Professor, Conservation Biology Professor, Ecology Professor, Environmental Conservation Professor, Extension Professor, Forest Biometrics Professor, Forest Ecology Professor, Forest Explorers Instructor, Forest Management Professor, Forest Management Teacher.

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