Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

What do they do?

Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include providing instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

What kind of training is available in North Dakota?

Select a field of study below to explore possible suppliers to this occupation.


Field of Study
Chemistry Teacher Education
Chemistry, General
Polymer Chemistry
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education

Job Openings in North Dakota by Year

What does the North Dakota market look like for this occupation?

$106,540.00
Median Salary (2024)
Higher than 93% of ND Occupations
Median Hourly
Hourly Wage Data Not Available
0.84%
Short Term Yearly Change (2026)
Higher than 48% of ND Occupations
0.34%
Long Term Yearly Change (2033)
Higher than 35% of ND Occupations

What are some of the daily tasks?

  • Act as advisers to student organizations.
  • Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  • Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  • Establish, teach, and monitor students' compliance with safety rules for handling chemicals, equipment, and other hazardous materials.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory performance, assignments, and papers.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • 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.
  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  • Participate in campus and community events.
  • Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  • Perform administrative duties, such as serving as a department head.
  • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and chemical separation.
  • Prepare and submit required reports related to instruction.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
  • Select, order, and maintain materials and supplies for teaching and research, such as textbooks, chemicals, and laboratory equipment.
  • Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  • Serve on committees or in professional societies.
  • Supervise students' laboratory work.
  • Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  • Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

What work experience does someone ususally need?

None

What is the typical on-the-job training?

None

What is the entry level education?

Doctoral or professional degree