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Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

SOC 25-1042.00Job Zone 5 · Extensive Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers postsecondary biological science instruction across undergraduate and graduate settings in research universities and colleges, spanning curriculum design, laboratory supervision, scholarly engagement, student assessment, and academic leadership.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Undergraduate and graduate student assignments — evaluate and grade using established rubrics under faculty mentorship in a university biology department.
  2. Introductory biology lectures — prepare and deliver to undergraduate cohorts on foundational topics such as cell biology or ecology, following a provided course outline.
  3. Laboratory activity materials — assemble and organize under the guidance of a supervising professor for scheduled undergraduate lab sessions.
  4. Course syllabi and homework handouts — draft initial versions using department templates and word processing software for review by senior faculty.
  5. Classroom discussions on biological concepts — facilitate with direction from a supervising instructor, applying active listening to manage student participation.
  6. Student laboratory work — monitor and assist during scheduled sessions, following established safety protocols and experimental procedures.
  7. Current biological science literature — read and summarize key findings to stay informed of disciplinary developments under the guidance of a research mentor.
  8. Student attendance and grade records — maintain accurately in university information systems in compliance with departmental recordkeeping requirements.
  9. Scientific and educational software tools — use analytical platforms and course management systems under supervision to support instructional tasks.
  10. Active learning strategies — apply basic techniques such as think-pair-share and guided inquiry in small undergraduate classroom settings with faculty oversight.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Student class work, lab reports, and papers — evaluate and grade consistently across undergraduate and graduate courses, providing constructive written feedback aligned with learning objectives.
  2. Lectures on specialized topics such as molecular biology or marine biology — prepare and deliver independently to undergraduate and graduate audiences, adjusting depth based on course level.
  3. Laboratory exercises — supervise student work in an active university lab setting, troubleshooting procedural issues and enforcing safety standards with reduced oversight.
  4. Course materials including syllabi and assignment sequences — develop and refine for assigned sections, incorporating current disciplinary content and department learning outcomes.
  5. Classroom discussions on complex biological phenomena — initiate and moderate, using social perceptiveness to gauge comprehension and redirect conversation productively.
  6. Professional literature, conferences, and collegial networks — engage routinely to integrate emerging findings from biology and chemistry into course content.
  7. Curriculum components — evaluate and propose revisions to a program coordinator, applying evidence-based instructional strategies informed by learning science.
  8. Student records and institutional reporting requirements — manage independently using database and calendar software, meeting all administrative deadlines.
  9. Inductive and deductive reasoning — apply when designing problem-based assessments that challenge students to connect biological theory to experimental data.
  10. Geographic information systems and graphics software — incorporate into course materials and lectures to illustrate spatial and visual biological concepts to diverse student groups.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Full course curricula in biological sciences — plan, evaluate, and revise autonomously across multiple undergraduate and graduate offerings, aligning content with disciplinary standards and accreditation requirements.
  2. Advanced graduate seminars on topics such as botany or systems biology — prepare and deliver with scholarly depth, integrating primary literature and original research findings.
  3. Non-routine pedagogical challenges — address independently, designing differentiated instructional approaches for students with varied preparation levels in a research-intensive university environment.
  4. Complex laboratory investigations — supervise across multiple simultaneous projects, guiding graduate students through experimental design, data analysis, and scientific writing.
  5. Scholarly and professional development — maintain by critically reading high-impact journals, presenting at national conferences, and sustaining active collegial networks in the biological sciences.
  6. Critical thinking and complex problem-solving tasks — model and scaffold through course design, requiring students to apply biological and mathematical reasoning to authentic research questions.
  7. Comprehensive student performance data — analyze across course sections using monitoring and judgment skills to identify learning gaps and implement targeted instructional interventions.
  8. Interdisciplinary course content spanning biology, chemistry, and medicine — synthesize coherently for graduate audiences, drawing on deep domain knowledge across multiple knowledge areas.
  9. Oral and written communication of scientific content — execute with high clarity in lectures, written course materials, and published instructional resources appropriate for graduate-level learners.
  10. Technology-enhanced instruction — design and deploy using analytical software, computer-based training tools, and information retrieval systems to enrich student engagement with biological data.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Departmental or program-wide biological science curricula — lead the strategic design, evaluation, and revision of at an institutional or multi-institutional scale, setting standards for content quality and pedagogical innovation.
  2. Junior faculty, postdoctoral instructors, and graduate teaching assistants — mentor and develop through structured observation, feedback, and professional modeling within a university biological sciences department.
  3. Research and teaching integration frameworks — establish across a department or college, ensuring faculty scholarly activity informs and elevates instructional quality at every course level.
  4. Institutional academic policies and accreditation processes — influence by representing the biological sciences faculty in governance committees, contributing expertise in curriculum standards and assessment.
  5. Externally funded research and educational grant portfolios — lead the development and oversight of, directing interdisciplinary teams and translating findings into innovations in biological science education.
  6. Organizational culture of intellectual curiosity and academic integrity — model and cultivate across a faculty community by championing innovation in teaching practice and scientific inquiry.
  7. National and international professional discourse — shape by presenting keynote research at scientific conferences, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and advising on disciplinary standards bodies.
  8. Complex, cross-departmental instructional challenges — resolve through evidence-informed decision making, drawing on deep expertise in biology, education, and institutional administration.
  9. Strategic adoption of emerging educational technologies — direct at the program level, evaluating analytical, GIS, and course management platforms for their capacity to advance student learning outcomes.
  10. Doctoral student scholarly and professional development — guide comprehensively from dissertation inception through career placement, exercising high-level judgment in advising on research design, publication, and academic positioning.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted lecture drafting — uses an LLM to generate initial outlines for undergraduate biology lectures on topics such as molecular biology or botany, then reviews and corrects content accuracy before delivery Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Routine grading support — submits student short-answer responses to an AI tool for a first-pass rubric check, then manually reviews each result before recording grades Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Course material generation — directs an AI assistant to produce draft syllabi, homework assignments, and laboratory handouts, editing the output for scientific accuracy and pedagogical alignment with course objectives Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Literature synthesis acceleration — delegates initial summarization of recent research articles to an AI tool, saving substantial preparation time while personally verifying all scientific claims before integrating findings into lectures Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Discussion prompt design — uses an AI assistant to brainstorm Socratic questions and case scenarios for classroom discussions, then selects and refines prompts to match the students' level and the session's learning goals WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Curriculum revision workflow — orchestrates AI tools across multiple planning steps—generating learning objective drafts, mapping content to prerequisite knowledge, and flagging curricular gaps—while retaining final judgment on pedagogical sequencing Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Personalized feedback scaling — routes student lab reports through an AI tool configured with a discipline-specific rubric, reviews AI-generated formative comments for accuracy and tone, and appends expert disciplinary insight before returning work to students Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Laboratory activity scaffolding — collaborates with an AI assistant to draft procedural protocols and safety checklists for new laboratory modules, then validates every step against institutional safety standards and biological best practices Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  4. Adaptive explanation generation — uses an AI tool to produce multiple explanatory analogies for a difficult biological concept (e.g., gene expression regulation), evaluates each analogy for scientific fidelity and student accessibility, and deploys the strongest version in lecture WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. Human-centered pedagogy assurance — audits AI-generated instructional content at scale across an entire course sequence, establishing departmental standards for acceptable AI involvement, and ensuring that live speaking and real-time student interaction—skills positioned in the AI-augmented quadrant—remain the core of the learning experience Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Research-teaching integration pipeline — designs a repeatable workflow in which AI tools monitor new literature, surface relevant findings, and draft teaching vignettes, while the faculty member applies expert scientific judgment to contextualize discoveries and translate them into graduate-level instruction Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. AI workflow evaluation and faculty mentorship — benchmarks competing AI tools against biological science instructional tasks using internally defined accuracy and bias criteria, documents findings, and trains junior faculty in responsible, discipline-appropriate AI use practices Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 776
Augment share: 77.6%
Time saved: 80.4%
AI autonomy: 3.03
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Speaking
Score: 48.5 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Human-Technology Interaction
human_technology_interaction
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Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication12 statements
Emerging
  1. Lecture delivery — presents introductory biological concepts using prepared notes to undergraduate audiences in classroom settings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Scientific vocabulary use — introduces discipline-specific terminology such as mitosis, phylogeny, and homeostasis during foundational biology lectures O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Written feedback — provides basic written comments on student assignments and laboratory reports to convey performance expectations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Discussion facilitation — initiates and guides classroom dialogue on biological topics by posing structured questions that draw out student reasoning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Syllabus communication — drafts clear course syllabi and handouts that align learning objectives with laboratory and lecture activities O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Multimodal explanation — adapts explanations of complex biological processes such as gene expression or ecological dynamics using diagrams, models, and analogies for varied learner levels Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Lecture refinement — delivers polished, evidence-informed lectures on specialized topics such as molecular biology or marine biology that engage undergraduate and graduate audiences with conceptual coherence O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Constructive assessment dialogue — communicates detailed evaluative feedback on laboratory work and research papers in ways that connect student performance to disciplinary standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Scholarly writing — produces research manuscripts, grant narratives, and course materials that meet the conventions of biological science discourse O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Cross-audience science communication — translates advanced biological research findings for diverse audiences including students, academic peers, and the public through lectures, publications, and conference presentations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Mentored writing development — guides graduate students in producing rigorous scientific writing by modeling revision strategies and disciplinary argumentation conventions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Curriculum narrative leadership — articulates a coherent programmatic vision for biological science education to faculty committees, accreditation bodies, and institutional leadership Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
2Leadership10 statements
Emerging
  1. Laboratory supervision initiation — oversees student laboratory activities by enforcing safety protocols and monitoring procedural compliance during guided experiments O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Classroom presence — takes responsibility for maintaining an orderly, productive learning environment during introductory biology sessions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Course ownership — leads all instructional decisions for assigned biology courses including content sequencing, assessment design, and instructional pacing Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Student mentorship — guides undergraduate research assistants in basic experimental design and data collection techniques within faculty-supervised projects O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Research team direction — leads a laboratory research group by assigning roles, setting milestones, and maintaining scientific rigor across graduate and undergraduate contributors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Curriculum leadership — drives the revision and improvement of course content and instructional methods within the biological sciences department based on student outcomes and disciplinary advances O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Committee engagement — takes initiative in departmental and programmatic committees to shape hiring, curriculum policy, and accreditation standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Program development leadership — spearheads the design and launch of new degree tracks, certificate programs, or interdisciplinary concentrations in biological sciences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Field-level influence — shapes the direction of biological science education and research through editorial roles, grant review panels, and professional society leadership Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Faculty mentorship — provides structured mentorship to junior faculty and postdoctoral scholars in pedagogy, research practice, and academic career navigation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition9 statements
Emerging
  1. Teaching reflection — identifies gaps between intended learning outcomes and actual student performance after initial lecture and laboratory delivery Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Literature self-assessment — recognizes areas of biological science knowledge requiring deeper personal study by monitoring comprehension during literature review Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Instructional strategy monitoring — evaluates the effectiveness of chosen teaching methods such as case studies or flipped classroom formats against observed student engagement and assessment results Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Research process awareness — articulates personal cognitive strategies used to design experiments, interpret data, and troubleshoot unexpected biological findings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Course iteration planning — systematically reviews prior semester outcomes, student evaluations, and content currency to plan targeted improvements before each course offering Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Adaptive expertise calibration — monitors personal understanding at the boundaries of disciplinary knowledge and adjusts research and teaching scope to reflect current competence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Learning strategy modeling — explicitly demonstrates to students how expert biologists read primary literature, form hypotheses, and self-correct during experimental inquiry Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Pedagogical metacognitive leadership — facilitates faculty development workshops that teach colleagues evidence-based strategies for monitoring their own instructional effectiveness in science courses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Research reflexivity — applies sustained metacognitive scrutiny to laboratory methodologies and interpretive frameworks, surfacing hidden assumptions in biological models under investigation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking10 statements
Emerging
  1. Evidence evaluation introduction — identifies the difference between primary research articles and secondary sources when assigning biological science reading materials to students Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Assignment analysis — examines student laboratory reports for logical consistency between stated hypotheses, methods, and conclusions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Experimental reasoning instruction — teaches students to evaluate competing biological hypotheses by weighing empirical evidence, sample validity, and methodological controls Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Curriculum critique — assesses existing course materials for conceptual accuracy, pedagogical alignment, and omission of current biological science developments O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Research design evaluation — critically appraises experimental designs in grant proposals and student research plans, identifying confounding variables and inferential limitations in biological studies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Literature synthesis — constructs evidence-based arguments about contested biological phenomena by systematically analyzing conflicting findings across peer-reviewed sources O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Grading rigor — applies consistent, criterion-referenced judgment when evaluating student papers and laboratory work, distinguishing sound scientific reasoning from surface-level factual recall Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Paradigm interrogation — challenges foundational assumptions within a biological subdiscipline by designing research that tests prevailing theoretical models against anomalous empirical data Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-disciplinary analysis — integrates critical evaluation of mathematical modeling, chemical mechanisms, and computational approaches to construct comprehensive biological explanations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Doctoral-level mentorship in reasoning — coaches doctoral candidates to identify and articulate the inferential assumptions embedded in their dissertation research frameworks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration10 statements
Emerging
  1. Co-instruction coordination — coordinates logistics with laboratory teaching assistants to ensure student activities align with lecture content and safety standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Departmental participation — contributes to departmental meetings by sharing classroom observations and responding to colleagues' instructional questions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Interdisciplinary course co-design — collaborates with chemistry or mathematics faculty to align content in prerequisite and co-requisite courses supporting biology degree pathways Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Research collaboration initiation — participates in multi-investigator grant projects by fulfilling defined roles in experimental design, data collection, or manuscript preparation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Cross-institutional research partnership — maintains productive working relationships with collaborators at other universities, government agencies, or industry partners on shared biological research projects Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Shared curriculum governance — works within faculty committees to reach consensus on curriculum revisions, learning outcomes, and course sequencing for the biological sciences program O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Student team facilitation — designs and manages collaborative laboratory projects in which student teams must divide roles, integrate findings, and present unified scientific conclusions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Research consortium leadership — builds and sustains multi-institutional research consortia around a shared biological science agenda, negotiating shared resources, authorship norms, and data governance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Pedagogical community building — convenes faculty learning communities focused on evidence-based biology teaching practice across the department or institution Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Community-engaged science — partners with public health agencies, conservation organizations, or biotechnology firms to embed real-world biological research challenges into coursework Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
6Character10 statements
Emerging
  1. Academic integrity enforcement — applies course policies on plagiarism and data fabrication consistently and transparently when evaluating student laboratory and written work Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional reliability — maintains accurate student attendance and grade records and meets institutional reporting deadlines O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Ethical research modeling — demonstrates responsible conduct of research principles including proper data management, attribution of sources, and transparent reporting of results Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Equitable grading — applies assessment criteria uniformly across all students, documenting rationale for evaluative decisions to ensure fairness and accountability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Scientific integrity advocacy — addresses data misrepresentation or authorship disputes within the research group by following institutional and disciplinary ethical standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Inclusive classroom environment — creates and maintains a respectful, bias-aware learning environment in lectures and laboratories that honors diverse student backgrounds and perspectives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Transparent professional conduct — acknowledges the limits of personal expertise in biological subdisciplines and redirects students and collaborators to authoritative sources when appropriate Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Research ethics leadership — serves on institutional review boards or biosafety committees, applying nuanced judgment to ethically complex biological research proposals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Mentorship with integrity — models ethical professional behavior for graduate and postdoctoral mentees through consistent accountability in authorship, data sharing, and peer review Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Institutional accountability — accepts responsibility for program-level outcomes including accreditation compliance, curriculum quality, and the professional development of junior faculty Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity10 statements
Emerging
  1. Laboratory activity design — develops novel hands-on laboratory exercises that connect biological principles to observable real-world phenomena within available resource constraints Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Illustrative analogy generation — creates original analogies and conceptual metaphors that make abstract biological processes such as protein folding or population dynamics accessible to students Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Case-based curriculum innovation — designs biological case studies drawn from current research, disease outbreaks, or environmental events to replace or supplement traditional textbook instruction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Research hypothesis generation — formulates original, testable biological research questions by synthesizing literature gaps with available methodological approaches Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Interdisciplinary course creation — designs new courses that bridge biological science with emerging fields such as bioinformatics, synthetic biology, or environmental data science Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Experimental innovation — develops novel research protocols, assay adaptations, or field methodologies that extend the investigative capacity of the laboratory Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Pedagogical experimentation — pilots and evaluates unconventional instructional formats such as citizen science projects, virtual simulations, or problem-based learning modules in biology courses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Translational research creativity — conceives research programs that connect fundamental biological discoveries to applied solutions in medicine, agriculture, or conservation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Curricular paradigm innovation — introduces programmatic frameworks such as course-based undergraduate research experiences that transform how biological science is taught across the department Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Grant-funded creative inquiry — generates funded research proposals that articulate original scientific visions compelling enough to attract external investment from federal agencies or foundations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset10 statements
Emerging
  1. Professional literature engagement — reads current biological science journals and conference proceedings to remain current with field developments beyond course preparation requirements O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Feedback receptivity — accepts and incorporates student evaluation feedback and peer observation comments to adjust instructional approaches in subsequent course iterations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Pedagogical skill development — pursues faculty development workshops, teaching centers, or peer collaboration to strengthen evidence-based instructional practices in biological science education Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Research skill expansion — acquires new methodological competencies in emerging biological techniques such as CRISPR, single-cell sequencing, or remote sensing to sustain research productivity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Conference learning integration — attends disciplinary and science education conferences and translates new ideas into revised course content or refined research directions within the same academic year O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Failure-informed research iteration — treats failed experiments or rejected grant proposals as diagnostic data, revising hypotheses, methods, or framing based on systematic analysis of what did not work Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Student growth modeling — explicitly narrates personal learning challenges and growth experiences to students as evidence that biological expertise develops through sustained effort and revision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Career-long learning leadership — champions a culture of continuous professional development within the department by organizing speaker series, reading groups, and methodology workshops Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Interdisciplinary competence expansion — deliberately acquires working knowledge in adjacent disciplines such as computational biology, statistics, or environmental policy to lead cross-boundary research and teaching Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Growth mindset pedagogy — embeds mastery-oriented assessment structures and explicit growth mindset instruction into course design so that students internalize persistence as a biological science learning strategy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness10 statements
Emerging
  1. Classroom presence — maintains focused attention during student questions and laboratory demonstrations, avoiding distraction from administrative tasks during instructional time Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional tone awareness — recognizes when personal stress from research deadlines or grading volume is influencing the quality of student interactions and adjusts accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Discussion attunement — monitors group dynamics during classroom discussions to detect student confusion, disengagement, or interpersonal tension and responds with intentional facilitation moves Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Workload intentionality — makes deliberate decisions about research, teaching, and service commitments by aligning time allocation with stated professional priorities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Responsive mentorship — engages graduate students and research assistants with attentive, non-reactive presence during high-stress periods such as thesis defenses or experiment failures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Assessment mindfulness — approaches the grading of laboratory work and papers with sustained, bias-aware attention, identifying when fatigue or prior impressions are affecting evaluative judgment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Seminar facilitation awareness — reads audience engagement and comprehension cues during guest lectures or conference presentations and adjusts pacing, depth, or framing in real time Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Emotionally regulated leadership — manages the affective demands of departmental conflicts, grant rejections, and institutional pressures with composure, modeling regulated professional behavior for junior colleagues Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Mindful pedagogy design — intentionally incorporates contemplative practices, reflective journaling, or metacognitive pauses into biology course structures to cultivate student self-awareness alongside scientific content Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Sustained inquiry presence — maintains deep, undistracted engagement with long-duration research problems over months or years, resisting the pull of task-switching toward more immediately rewarding activities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude10 statements
Emerging
  1. Grant rejection persistence — resubmits revised research proposals after initial rejection by incorporating reviewer feedback and strengthening the scientific rationale Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Instructional challenge tolerance — continues refining lecture and laboratory approaches after receiving critical student evaluations without abandoning evidence-based pedagogical commitments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Research setback navigation — maintains experimental momentum when biological assays produce inconclusive or confounding results by systematically troubleshooting before redesigning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Academic workload endurance — sustains quality teaching, research productivity, and service obligations simultaneously during high-demand periods such as semester end or grant deadlines Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Long-term research perseverance — sustains a productive multi-year research program through periods of funding gaps, personnel turnover, and negative experimental outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Difficult classroom courage — addresses scientifically contested or socially sensitive biological topics such as evolution, vaccine biology, or CRISPR ethics with intellectual honesty and pedagogical resolve Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Student advocacy under pressure — advocates for struggling or underrepresented students within departmental structures even when doing so requires challenging institutional norms or powerful colleagues Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Paradigm-challenging courage — pursues and publicly defends research findings that contradict established biological consensus, accepting professional risk in service of scientific integrity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional transformation endurance — sustains multi-year efforts to reform curriculum, diversify faculty, or establish new research programs through bureaucratic resistance and resource constraints Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Resilient mentorship — continues investing in the development of students and junior faculty through repeated setbacks in their academic trajectories, modeling the sustained commitment required for scientific careers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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RAPIDS apprenticeships
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O*NET skills
SpeakingInstructingLearning StrategiesReading ComprehensionActive ListeningScienceActive LearningWritingMonitoringCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingTime ManagementSocial PerceptivenessMathematicsService OrientationSystems AnalysisSystems EvaluationCoordination
Knowledge domains
BiologyEnglish LanguageMathematicsChemistryEducation and TrainingComputers and ElectronicsAdministrativeMedicine and DentistryCommunications and MediaGeography
Abilities
Oral ExpressionSpeech ClarityOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningDeductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionNear VisionInformation Ordering
Work styles
Intellectual CuriosityDependabilityIntegrityAchievement OrientationSocial OrientationInnovation
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Analytical or scientific softwareComputer based training softwareData base user interface and query softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareElectronic mail softwareGeographic information systemGraphics or photo imaging softwareOptical character reader OCR or scanning software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
  2. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as molecular biology, marine biology, and botany.
  3. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
  4. Prepare materials for laboratory activities and course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  5. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  6. Supervise students' laboratory work.
  7. Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  8. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
CIP education codes
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