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Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Education, Training, and Library · SOC 25-1053
2.3% AI Exposure — Medium
$94,980
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
700
Proj. Annual Openings
6,690
Employment (OEWS 2025)
98/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure2.3%
AI Resiliency98/100
Exposure BandMedium
Sector Avg. Exposure12.4%
Top Skills
1.Reading Comprehension
2.Speaking
3.Active Listening
4.Writing
5.Science
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Teach courses in environmental science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Common titles: Adjunct Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Environmental Engineering Professor, Environmental Sciences Professor, Environmental Studies Professor
Representative Tasks
- •Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
- •Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- •Supervise students' laboratory and field work.
- •Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
- •Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Evaluate student work.
- •Supervise student research or internship work.
- •Develop instructional materials.
- •Supervise laboratory work.
- •Advise students on academic or career matters.
Tools & Technologies
ESRI ArcGIS software · hotGoogle Docs · hotMicrosoft Outlook · hotMicrosoft Word · hotBlackboard LearnCollaborative editing softwareCourse management system softwareDOC CopEmail softwareGeographic information system GIS systems
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
19.4%
Avg AI Exposure
8
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 2.3% | 12.4% |
| Outlook | Average | 52% Bright |
| Median Salary | $94,980 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 98/100 | N/A |