What it pays
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Half of all Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in the U.S. earn more than $84,620 a year — the middle 80% land between $52,150 and $169,900. About 50,190 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$84,620typical pay / year
50,190people in this work
$169,900+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Keeping the record3
Supervise students' research projects
+Set up supervision slots for each student project, list required safety checks and equipment bookings, assign…
Supervise students' research projects
+Set up supervision slots for each student project, list required safety checks and equipment bookings, assign weekly check-ins, and send a short briefing sheet about expectations and grading to the class by Monday morning.
The tools that do the workGoogle DocsESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Grade papers and exams
+Collect all midterm papers and exams, apply the rubric to each answer, record scores and item comments on the…
Grade papers and exams
+Collect all midterm papers and exams, apply the rubric to each answer, record scores and item comments on the grade sheet, calculate final marks, and return feedback to students within five working days.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelGoogle DocsESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Publish research findings
+Assemble the manuscript draft with methods, results tables, figures and citations, run the statistics section…
Publish research findings
+Assemble the manuscript draft with methods, results tables, figures and citations, run the statistics section through the analysis script, prepare a cover letter and submit the files to the target journal by the end of the month.
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Supervise laboratory work
+Schedule the next lab session, check inventory and calibrate microscopes and pipettes, brief students on…
Supervise laboratory work
+Schedule the next lab session, check inventory and calibrate microscopes and pipettes, brief students on safety and protocol changes, supervise the experiments, and file the incident-free checklist at the end of the period.
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Perform administrative duties
+Compile the weekly attendance, equipment requests, budget spend and meeting notes into one departmental…
Perform administrative duties
+Compile the weekly attendance, equipment requests, budget spend and meeting notes into one departmental update, highlight urgent approvals, and circulate the report to the head of science and admin by Friday noon.
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Assist students outside of class
+Hold weekly after-school help sessions for Ms. Ramirez's tenth-grade biology students on Tuesday and…
Assist students outside of class
+Hold weekly after-school help sessions for Ms. Ramirez's tenth-grade biology students on Tuesday and Thursday, bring microscopes and dissection kits, prepare short review sheets on cell structure and lab safety, and log attendance in the classroom record.
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The daily work14
Teach courses in biological sciences
+Teach the introductory and AP biology sequences this semester, run the lab practicals on Tuesdays and…
Teach courses in biological sciences
+Teach the introductory and AP biology sequences this semester, run the lab practicals on Tuesdays and Thursdays, check safety sheets and equipment before each lab, and record attendance and formative grades after every class.
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Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula
+Draft and revise the two-semester biology curriculum for ninth and tenth grade, map standards to weekly…
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula
+Draft and revise the two-semester biology curriculum for ninth and tenth grade, map standards to weekly lessons, pilot the revised sequence next term, and collect teacher feedback and assessment data for improvement.
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Lead classroom discussions
+Lead the class discussion on cellular respiration tomorrow, open with the anaerobic versus aerobic case…
Lead classroom discussions
+Lead the class discussion on cellular respiration tomorrow, open with the anaerobic versus aerobic case study, call on three quieter students by name, and use the exit ticket to gauge misconceptions before the next lesson.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Wordjob descriptionsO*NET
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Act as advisers to student organizations.
+Advise the Biology Club officers on the spring outreach plan, approve the field trip safety checklist,…
Act as advisers to student organizations.
+Advise the Biology Club officers on the spring outreach plan, approve the field trip safety checklist, reserve the lab for their microscope workshops, and add me to the club email thread for logistics.
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Write grant proposals for research funding
+Write the departmental grant application for microscope upgrades, summarise the research need, list itemised…
Write grant proposals for research funding
+Write the departmental grant application for microscope upgrades, summarise the research need, list itemised equipment costs, attach recent student project examples, and submit the draft to the chair by Friday for review.
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Participate in student recruitment activities
+Represent the biology program at Saturday's open house, prepare a two‑minute elevator pitch about our lab…
Participate in student recruitment activities
+Represent the biology program at Saturday's open house, prepare a two‑minute elevator pitch about our lab experiences, bring three student lab posters, collect contact details from interested families, and follow up with a personalised email next week.
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Conduct academic research in the field of biology
+Draft a short literature review and method plan summarising the recent papers on CRISPR off-target effects,…
Conduct academic research in the field of biology
+Draft a short literature review and method plan summarising the recent papers on CRISPR off-target effects, list hypotheses and required reagents, and produce a statistics-ready dataset layout and timeline for experiments starting next semester.
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Liaise with other university colleagues
+Write and send a joint meeting request to Dr. Morales and Prof. Singh proposing a two-hour lab coordination…
Liaise with other university colleagues
+Write and send a joint meeting request to Dr. Morales and Prof. Singh proposing a two-hour lab coordination meeting next Tuesday afternoon, attach the draft syllabus changes and a one-page list of shared equipment needs, and ask them to confirm availability by Friday.
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Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
+Draft and submit a research article on our island endemics' pollination networks, include methods, raw data…
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
+Draft and submit a research article on our island endemics' pollination networks, include methods, raw data tables, and three figures, circulate the submission to Dr. Morales for coauthor approval, then send to Ecology Letters by next Tuesday.
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Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
+Assemble a purchasing list for next term: four compound microscopes, 30 dissection kits, updated A-level…
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
+Assemble a purchasing list for next term: four compound microscopes, 30 dissection kits, updated A-level genetics textbooks, and sterile consumables; get quotes from two vendors, check departmental budget, and place the order before Friday.
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Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
+Compile an annotated bibliography of recent review articles and accessible monographs on CRISPR ethics and…
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
+Compile an annotated bibliography of recent review articles and accessible monographs on CRISPR ethics and applications for the advanced reading list, organise entries by topic and year, and upload the list for students by Monday.
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Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
+Prepare a consulting brief for the regional water authority on algal bloom risk: summarise our monitoring…
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
+Prepare a consulting brief for the regional water authority on algal bloom risk: summarise our monitoring data, outline mitigation options, estimate lab analysis costs, and send the proposal with a two-week timeline to Ms. Patel.
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Instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in biology
+Design and schedule a six-week advanced biology course for students with upper secondary diplomas covering…
Instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in biology
+Design and schedule a six-week advanced biology course for students with upper secondary diplomas covering molecular techniques, assessment tasks, lab safety checklist, and required readings, then publish the syllabus and timetable to the class portal by Friday night.
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Lead review and feedback sessions for students
+Organise end-of-term review sessions: compile common mistakes from exams into a one-hour feedback…
Lead review and feedback sessions for students
+Organise end-of-term review sessions: compile common mistakes from exams into a one-hour feedback presentation, book the lab for practical demonstrations, invite students with failing marks, and circulate the sign-up sheet by Wednesday.
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