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Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

SOC 25-1051.00Job Zone 5 · Extensive Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers postsecondary instruction, curriculum design, student assessment, laboratory and field supervision, and scholarly leadership in atmospheric, earth, marine, and space science programs at research universities and colleges.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Student attendance and grade records — maintain accurately using institutional systems under faculty supervision in a postsecondary science department.
  2. Undergraduate lecture content — prepare and deliver on foundational topics such as atmospheric thermodynamics under the guidance of a senior faculty mentor.
  3. Student assignments and lab reports — evaluate and return with written feedback following departmental grading rubrics in an introductory earth science course.
  4. Course examinations — compile and administer using approved question banks under the direction of a supervising professor in a postsecondary setting.
  5. Laboratory sessions — supervise student work by following established safety protocols and procedural guides in a university earth or atmospheric science lab.
  6. Course syllabi and homework assignments — prepare according to approved curriculum templates provided by the department chair for assigned sections.
  7. Classroom discussions — facilitate on course-related topics by posing prepared questions and encouraging student participation in small undergraduate classes.
  8. Assigned readings and scientific literature — comprehend and summarize to support lesson planning in atmospheric, marine, or space science courses.
  9. Geographic information system and word processing software — use to produce course handouts and basic spatial visualizations for instructional purposes.
  10. Student learning progress — monitor through regular review of submitted work and flag concerns to the supervising faculty member in a structured mentorship context.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Student grade records and attendance data — maintain independently and submit on schedule in compliance with registrar requirements across multiple course sections.
  2. Lectures on intermediate topics such as structural geology or micrometeorology — prepare and deliver with minimal oversight to undergraduate and graduate audiences.
  3. Written papers and class projects — evaluate and grade with consistent, constructive commentary calibrated to course learning outcomes in a university science program.
  4. Midterm and final examinations — compile, administer, and grade independently, delegating proctoring tasks to teaching assistants as appropriate.
  5. Field work excursions and laboratory exercises — supervise by briefing students on objectives, safety procedures, and data collection methods in outdoor or lab environments.
  6. Existing course materials and instructional methods — review and revise annually to reflect current disciplinary developments in atmospheric, earth, or marine sciences.
  7. Course syllabi, homework problem sets, and lecture handouts — produce for the full semester using word processing and document management software.
  8. Analytical or scientific software tools — integrate into laboratory instruction to help students process meteorological, geological, or oceanographic datasets.
  9. Classroom discussions on complex scientific phenomena — initiate and moderate by connecting student contributions to core course concepts in a postsecondary lecture or seminar format.
  10. Learning strategy adjustments — apply in response to observed student performance patterns across lectures, labs, and assessments in an established departmental context.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Advanced graduate seminars on topics such as atmospheric dynamics or space science instrumentation — design and deliver autonomously, incorporating current research findings.
  2. Comprehensive assessment systems including examinations, projects, and participation rubrics — develop and implement independently across undergraduate and graduate course portfolios.
  3. Multidisciplinary course curricula — plan, evaluate, and revise systematically to align with program learning outcomes and accreditation standards in a research university.
  4. Field research experiences and capstone laboratory projects — supervise, guiding students through hypothesis formation, data collection, and scientific writing in authentic scientific environments.
  5. Complex student performance data — analyze using monitoring and judgment skills to identify at-risk learners and implement targeted instructional interventions.
  6. Graduate student research papers and theses — evaluate with expert critical thinking, providing detailed disciplinary feedback to support scholarly development in earth or space sciences.
  7. Novel instructional approaches using geographic information systems, map creation software, and analytical platforms — integrate to solve non-routine pedagogical challenges in postsecondary science education.
  8. Interdisciplinary course content bridging physics, chemistry, and geography — synthesize and communicate with oral clarity and written precision to diverse student audiences.
  9. Department course offerings and instructional methods — systematically evaluate through systems analysis to identify gaps and recommend evidence-based improvements.
  10. Collaborative classroom environments — cultivate by modeling scientific reasoning, active listening, and social perceptiveness in graduate and undergraduate discussions on atmospheric or marine science.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Departmental and program-level curricula in atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences — set direction for, leading faculty review cycles and aligning offerings with institutional and disciplinary priorities.
  2. Junior faculty and postdoctoral instructors — mentor and develop by modeling best practices in lecturing, assessment design, and research integration at a research-intensive university.
  3. Institutional academic standards for postsecondary science instruction — shape by contributing expertise to accreditation committees, academic senates, and curriculum governance bodies.
  4. Large-scale externally funded research programs — lead, integrating findings into graduate curricula and creating experiential learning opportunities that advance the discipline.
  5. Strategic instructional innovation initiatives — champion by evaluating emerging educational technologies, scientific software platforms, and active-learning models for adoption across the department.
  6. Cross-departmental and interdisciplinary degree programs — architect in collaboration with colleagues from physics, mathematics, and environmental science to address complex workforce and societal needs.
  7. Organizational assessment and program evaluation frameworks — design and implement at the department or college level, using systems evaluation methods to drive continuous improvement in science education.
  8. Public and professional discourse on atmospheric, earth, or space science education — lead through keynote addresses, policy testimony, and high-impact publications that influence the field nationally.
  9. Departmental culture of intellectual curiosity, innovation, and cooperation — cultivate by modeling scholarly excellence and establishing shared norms for teaching and research in a postsecondary science unit.
  10. Institutional responses to non-routine academic challenges such as curriculum accreditation risks or enrollment crises — guide through complex problem solving and executive-level judgment in a research university environment.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

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 preparation — uses an LLM to generate initial outlines and background summaries for undergraduate topics such as micrometeorology and atmospheric thermodynamics, then reviews and corrects the content against peer-reviewed sources before delivery Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Record-keeping delegation — routes routine attendance and grade-logging tasks to AI-assisted tools, freeing time for direct student interaction Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Assignment feedback acceleration — submits batches of student papers to an AI assistant for a first-pass review of structure and factual accuracy, then applies disciplinary judgment to finalize grades and written comments 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. Examination construction support — directs an LLM to draft multiple-choice and short-answer items on topics such as structural geology, curates and edits the output for scientific precision, and assembles the final examination independently Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Laboratory protocol drafting — uses AI to produce initial safety checklists and procedural scaffolding for field and lab sessions, then validates every step against institutional standards before supervising students Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Lecture content refinement — integrates AI-generated visual explanations and analogies into live lectures on complex topics such as space-science instrumentation, adapting the material in real time to student comprehension signals that AI cannot detect 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. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Scientific literature synthesis — delegates systematic searches and initial synthesis of recent atmospheric or marine science literature to an AI assistant, then critically evaluates the output for methodological rigour and disciplinary relevance before incorporating findings into course content Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Personalized feedback pipeline — orchestrates an AI workflow that flags recurring conceptual errors across a cohort's assignments, then designs targeted instructional interventions based on the aggregated pattern 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..
  4. Research-to-curriculum translation — uses AI to rapidly convert recent empirical findings into accessible case studies and discussion prompts, while retaining full authorship of the pedagogical framing and disciplinary emphasis Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. Human-technology pedagogy modeling — designs course modules that explicitly teach students to evaluate and interrogate AI-generated scientific content, embedding critical assessment of AI outputs as a transferable disciplinary skill WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. AI-augmented graduate supervision — orchestrates AI tools to accelerate literature reviews, data-narrative drafts, and citation audits for graduate researchers, while maintaining primary intellectual responsibility for research direction and scholarly standards 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..
  3. Institutional AI adoption leadership — evaluates emerging AI tools against the occupation's Q2 augmentation profile, advises department policy on appropriate use in grading and assessment, and trains junior faculty on maintaining academic integrity alongside AI-assisted workflows 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. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 5001
Augment share: 95%
Time saved: 83%
AI autonomy: 3.01
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Speaking
Score: 48.5 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Human-Technology Interaction
human_technology_interaction
Sources: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.WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.

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 preparation — drafts introductory lecture notes on atmospheric or earth science topics using foundational disciplinary vocabulary 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 interaction — responds to undergraduate questions about course concepts such as micrometeorology or plate tectonics during office hours O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Written feedback — provides brief written comments on student assignments to indicate areas of correct and incorrect reasoning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Lecture delivery — presents structured lectures on topics such as atmospheric thermodynamics or structural geology to undergraduate cohorts with increasing clarity and 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. Discussion facilitation — initiates and moderates classroom discussions that connect observational data to theoretical earth or space science frameworks O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Syllabus writing — composes course syllabi and homework assignments that communicate learning objectives, deadlines, and grading criteria to students O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Multi-audience communication — adapts explanations of complex phenomena such as ocean circulation or atmospheric convection for both undergraduate and graduate audiences within the same instructional week 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. Assessment communication — designs examination prompts and rubrics that precisely articulate expected depth of scientific reasoning for each performance tier O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Research dissemination — presents original research findings at departmental seminars or professional conferences using discipline-appropriate terminology and visual data Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Public science communication — translates advanced geophysical or climatological research into accessible public lectures, policy briefs, or media engagements that reach non-specialist audiences 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. Mentorship communication — coaches doctoral students in scientific writing and presentation skills through iterative manuscript review and conference preparation cycles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Curriculum narrative — articulates a coherent pedagogical rationale for program-level course sequencing to departmental committees and accreditation bodies O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
2Leadership10 statements
Emerging
  1. Classroom initiative — takes responsibility for managing daily classroom logistics including attendance records and material distribution without supervisor prompting O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Lab oversight — assumes supervisory presence during introductory laboratory sessions to ensure student adherence to protocols O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Curriculum ownership — leads revision of a single course's content and instructional methods based on student performance data and peer feedback 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. Field supervision — directs student field work activities, assigning roles, monitoring safety compliance, and adjusting plans in response to environmental conditions O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Program development — leads departmental curriculum planning efforts, coordinating faculty input to align course sequences with disciplinary standards and student outcomes 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. Graduate mentorship — guides thesis and dissertation students through research design, data collection, and manuscript preparation from inception to defense O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Research team leadership — directs a research group of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars on funded atmospheric, marine, or space science investigations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Departmental influence — shapes departmental strategic direction by championing new degree programs, research initiatives, or interdisciplinary collaborations at the faculty governance level Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Field leadership — leads multi-institutional field campaigns or observational expeditions, coordinating personnel, equipment, and logistics across complex environments O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Profession building — serves in editorial, review panel, or advisory board roles that influence the direction of postsecondary earth and atmospheric science education nationally Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition8 statements
Emerging
  1. Teaching reflection — identifies specific moments in a lecture where student comprehension faltered and considers alternative explanatory strategies for the next session Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning audit — recognizes gaps in personal knowledge of emerging subfields such as remote sensing or climate modeling and seeks targeted resources Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Instructional self-assessment — systematically reviews student examination performance to diagnose whether conceptual gaps originate in instruction or assessment design 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 strategy monitoring — evaluates the progress of an ongoing investigation against original hypotheses and adjusts methodological approach when results diverge Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Pedagogical iteration — applies insights from semester-end teaching evaluations and mid-semester student feedback to redesign lecture sequences and active learning components before the next term 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. Disciplinary updating — maintains an explicit personal strategy for tracking advances in atmospheric, earth, marine, or space sciences through journal monitoring, conference attendance, and collaborative networks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Scholarly identity reflection — articulates the evolution of personal research philosophy and pedagogical beliefs to mentees and junior colleagues as a model of intentional professional development Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Curriculum metacognition — evaluates the alignment between stated program learning outcomes and actual student competencies using longitudinal assessment data, then leads faculty in collective instructional recalibration 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.
4Critical Thinking9 statements
Emerging
  1. Data interpretation — examines weather, seismic, or oceanographic datasets to identify basic patterns and anomalies for use in course examples 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. Source evaluation — distinguishes between peer-reviewed scientific literature and secondary sources when selecting reading materials for course assignments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Assessment analysis — evaluates student examination responses to identify systematic misconceptions about physical or chemical earth science processes and adjusts instruction accordingly 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. Hypothesis scrutiny — challenges assumptions embedded in published atmospheric or space science models when designing graduate seminar discussions 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. Research design critique — evaluates the methodological rigor of proposed student research projects, identifying confounding variables and recommending controls appropriate to field or laboratory conditions 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. Curricular evidence review — analyzes comparative outcome data across instructional methods to determine which pedagogical approaches most effectively develop quantitative reasoning in earth science 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.
  3. Grant proposal evaluation — assesses the scientific merit, feasibility, and broader impact of research proposals as a peer reviewer for funding agencies O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Interdisciplinary synthesis — constructs course content and research frameworks that integrate principles from physics, chemistry, mathematics, and computing to address complex geophysical problems 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. Paradigm interrogation — leads graduate seminars in critically examining foundational assumptions within atmospheric or oceanographic theory, exposing students to the philosophy and sociology of scientific knowledge Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration9 statements
Emerging
  1. Co-instruction coordination — communicates with laboratory teaching assistants to align lecture content with hands-on lab activities for a given week 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. Peer engagement — participates in departmental faculty meetings and contributes observations about student learning trends relevant to shared course sequences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Interdisciplinary course design — collaborates with colleagues in physics, chemistry, or mathematics departments to co-develop interdisciplinary course modules that serve shared student populations 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 — contributes defined tasks within a multi-investigator research project, coordinating data collection responsibilities with co-investigators across institutions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Research team integration — coordinates graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and technical staff within a funded research group, managing shared instrumentation and publication workflows 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 committee participation — collaborates with program faculty to evaluate and revise degree requirements, balancing disciplinary depth with breadth and student preparation needs O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Field team coordination — organizes shared fieldwork logistics with collaborating institutions, negotiating data ownership, authorship, and publication timelines O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Consortium leadership — builds and sustains multi-institutional research or educational consortia in atmospheric, marine, or space sciences, establishing governance structures and shared resource agreements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Community of practice cultivation — creates and facilitates ongoing faculty learning communities focused on evidence-based instruction in the geosciences, drawing participation across departments and institutions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
6Character9 statements
Emerging
  1. Academic integrity modeling — communicates course policies on plagiarism and data fabrication clearly during the first week of class and applies them consistently 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. Record accuracy — maintains precise and timely student attendance and grade records in compliance with institutional requirements O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Grading fairness — applies rubric criteria equitably across all student submissions, documenting rationale for grade adjustments when disputed 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 ethics adherence — follows institutional, federal, and disciplinary standards for data collection, storage, and attribution in all ongoing research activities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Inclusive accountability — holds all students to equivalent academic standards while proactively removing structural barriers to participation in laboratory and field experiences 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. Authorship integrity — negotiates authorship order and contribution attribution transparently with student and faculty collaborators prior to manuscript submission Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Conflict of interest transparency — discloses funding sources, industry affiliations, and potential biases when presenting research findings or reviewing grant proposals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethical mentorship — establishes explicit norms for intellectual credit, data sharing, and professional conduct within the research group and enforces them through consistent example Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Disciplinary stewardship — advocates for equitable and ethical standards in hiring, promotion, and publication practices within professional societies and departmental governance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity9 statements
Emerging
  1. Illustrative invention — creates original diagrams, analogies, or demonstration examples to explain abstract concepts such as Coriolis effect or seafloor spreading to introductory 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 design — develops novel homework problems that require students to apply atmospheric or geologic principles to real-world datasets beyond textbook examples O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Active learning design — engineers inquiry-based classroom activities, such as live weather data analysis or simulated seismic interpretation exercises, that move beyond passive lecture formats 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 ideation — formulates original research questions in atmospheric, earth, marine, or space sciences that extend beyond existing literature through novel observational or modeling approaches Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Curriculum innovation — redesigns an existing course by integrating authentic scientific datasets, open-source modeling tools, or citizen science platforms to create immersive learning experiences 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. Grant conceptualization — develops creative and fundable research proposals that combine methodological approaches from multiple subdisciplines to address unresolved geoscience questions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Interdisciplinary bridge-building — designs course modules or research projects that apply computational, statistical, or remote sensing techniques innovatively to earth or atmospheric science problems O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Pedagogical pioneering — develops and disseminates a replicable instructional model for postsecondary geoscience education that is adopted by peer institutions and recognized in educational research literature Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Research paradigm contribution — produces original theoretical or empirical contributions that reframe how a subfield of atmospheric, marine, or space science is understood and taught 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.
8Growth Mindset9 statements
Emerging
  1. Feedback receptivity — incorporates specific suggestions from student teaching evaluations into the next semester's instructional approach without defensiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Skill stretch — enrolls in or audits workshops on unfamiliar methods such as numerical modeling or GIS techniques to expand instructional and research repertoire Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Pedagogical experimentation — tests a new instructional strategy such as flipped classroom or problem-based learning in one course section and uses student outcome data to assess its effectiveness 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 persistence — sustains investigation through instrument failures, inconclusive data, or rejected grant proposals by diagnosing root causes and revising approach Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Continuous curriculum renewal — revises course content annually to incorporate recent publications, emerging datasets, and evolving disciplinary methodologies, treating each revision as a professional growth opportunity 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 growth facilitation — frames student research setbacks as learning opportunities by modeling transparent discussion of the instructor's own failed hypotheses and revised methods Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-disciplinary learning — pursues formal or informal training in adjacent fields such as data science, policy analysis, or science communication to enhance research and teaching effectiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Growth culture building — establishes a research group culture in which iterative failure, peer critique, and experimental revision are normalized and celebrated as drivers of scientific progress Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional learning advocacy — champions evidence-based teaching practices within the department by sharing outcome data and facilitating peer observation and feedback among faculty colleagues 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.
9Mindfulness9 statements
Emerging
  1. Classroom presence — directs full attention to student questions during discussion periods, resisting distraction from administrative tasks or personal devices Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Grading intentionality — allocates dedicated, distraction-free time blocks for evaluating student work to ensure consistent application of criteria 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. Emotional regulation in instruction — maintains composure and constructive tone when students challenge scientific consensus or express frustration with difficult quantitative material 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. Field awareness — monitors environmental and safety conditions during field excursions with sustained attentiveness, adjusting plans responsibly when conditions change 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. Responsive teaching — reads real-time student engagement cues during lectures on complex topics such as radiative transfer or mantle dynamics and adjusts pacing, vocabulary, or illustration accordingly 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. Deliberate research attention — practices focused, single-task work sessions during data analysis phases of research to minimize error and support rigorous interpretation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Stress-aware mentorship — recognizes signs of graduate student distress related to research progress or academic pressure and responds with timely, supportive, and boundaried engagement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Contemplative pedagogy integration — embeds structured reflection practices such as research journaling or metacognitive pauses into graduate seminars to cultivate students' own scientific mindfulness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional attentiveness — monitors departmental climate and faculty well-being with sustained awareness, surfacing emerging concerns before they become entrenched conflicts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude9 statements
Emerging
  1. Instructional persistence — continues refining lecture delivery on difficult topics such as atmospheric wave dynamics after initial student confusion, seeking multiple explanatory strategies before abandoning an approach Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Rejection tolerance — submits revised manuscripts or grant proposals after initial rejection, incorporating reviewer feedback without abandoning the core research agenda Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Field resilience — maintains scientific productivity and team morale during field campaigns disrupted by equipment failure, adverse weather, or logistical setbacks 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. Tenure-track endurance — sustains simultaneous progress on research, teaching, and service obligations across the multi-year pre-tenure period without sacrificing quality in any domain Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Long-term research commitment — sustains a coherent research program across multiple grant cycles, personnel changes, and shifting funding landscapes in atmospheric, earth, marine, or space sciences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Pedagogical courage — implements evidence-based instructional changes that disrupt familiar classroom norms, absorbing initial resistance from students or colleagues in service of improved learning outcomes 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. Crisis instruction continuity — maintains course quality and student support during institutional disruptions such as emergency transitions to remote delivery or sudden resource constraints Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Systemic advocacy perseverance — pursues long-term reform of inequitable departmental or disciplinary practices despite institutional inertia, sustaining effort across years of incremental progress Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Scientific courage — publicly defends scientifically valid but politically contested findings in areas such as climate change or environmental risk, maintaining scholarly integrity under external pressure 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.
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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Adjunct Instructor · Adjunct Professor · Assistant Professor · Associate Professor · Astronomy Professor · Atmospheric Sciences Professor · Climatology Professor · Climatology Teacher · College Faculty Member · College Professor · Crystallography Teacher · Earth Science Faculty Member
RAPIDS apprenticeships
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O*NET skills
SpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingScienceInstructingActive LearningLearning StrategiesComplex Problem SolvingMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingMathematicsSocial PerceptivenessSystems AnalysisSystems EvaluationCoordinationService OrientationTime Management
Knowledge domains
Education and TrainingEnglish LanguageMathematicsPhysicsChemistryComputers and ElectronicsBiologyGeographyCustomer and Personal Service
Abilities
Oral ExpressionSpeech ClarityInductive ReasoningDeductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionNear VisionProblem SensitivitySpeech Recognition
Work styles
Intellectual CuriosityDependabilityAchievement OrientationCooperationInnovationSocial Orientation
Technology
Graphics or photo imaging softwareDocument management softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareElectronic mail softwareGeographic information systemMap creation software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  2. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as structural geology, micrometeorology, and atmospheric thermodynamics.
  3. Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  4. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  5. Supervise laboratory work and field work.
  6. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
  7. Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  8. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
CIP education codes
13.131613.133730.350130.380130.410130.500140.020140.020240.020340.029940.040140.040240.040340.040440.049940.060140.060240.060340.060440.060540.060640.060740.069940.1101

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