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Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

SOC 25-1052.00Job Zone 5 · Extensive Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers postsecondary chemistry instruction across undergraduate and graduate contexts, encompassing lecture delivery, laboratory supervision, student assessment, research mentorship, and departmental curriculum leadership in research-intensive university environments.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Undergraduate lecture content on foundational chemistry topics — prepare and deliver with close faculty mentorship in a university classroom setting.
  2. Laboratory safety protocols for chemical handling and hazardous materials — follow and communicate to students under direct supervision in a postsecondary teaching lab.
  3. Student assignments and lab reports — evaluate and apply grading rubrics under faculty guidance in an introductory chemistry course.
  4. Undergraduate laboratory sessions — supervise student work and reinforce proper technique while co-instructing alongside an experienced faculty member.
  5. Course syllabi and homework assignments — draft and format according to departmental templates for entry-level postsecondary chemistry courses.
  6. Student attendance and grade records — maintain accurately using institutional learning management systems under administrative oversight.
  7. Examination materials for introductory chemistry sections — compile and administer using established item banks with faculty direction.
  8. Scientific literature relevant to course topics — read and synthesize to support lecture preparation in organic and analytical chemistry.
  9. Student comprehension during lectures and lab sessions — monitor and adjust pacing using basic active-listening and observation techniques.
  10. Presentation software and word processing tools — use to produce course handouts and lecture slides for undergraduate chemistry instruction.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Lectures on intermediate chemistry topics such as analytical chemistry and chemical separation — prepare and deliver independently to undergraduate cohorts in a semester-based course structure.
  2. Student compliance with laboratory safety rules — establish, reinforce, and monitor routinely across multiple lab sections in a postsecondary chemistry department.
  3. Student class work, laboratory performance, and written papers — evaluate and grade consistently using self-developed rubrics with reduced faculty oversight.
  4. Undergraduate laboratory work across a range of experimental techniques — supervise and troubleshoot common procedural issues during scheduled lab periods.
  5. Examinations for undergraduate chemistry courses — compile, administer, and grade independently, delegating item review tasks to teaching assistants as appropriate.
  6. Course materials including syllabi, problem sets, and reference handouts — prepare and revise each semester based on student performance data and curriculum updates.
  7. Graduate teaching assistants assigned to laboratory sections — orient, direct, and provide feedback on their instructional performance within a defined course framework.
  8. Learning management and scheduling software — utilize to coordinate course calendars, post materials, and communicate assignment deadlines to enrolled students.
  9. Student learning strategies — adapt instructional approaches for familiar non-routine cases such as mixed skill-level cohorts in general chemistry courses.
  10. Chemistry and biology knowledge domains — integrate across course content to contextualize chemical concepts within broader scientific systems for undergraduate learners.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Graduate-level lectures on advanced topics such as organic synthesis mechanisms and instrumental analysis — design and deliver autonomously with scholarly depth in a research-intensive university environment.
  2. Laboratory safety culture and compliance standards — establish, enforce, and continuously improve across multiple courses and research settings within a postsecondary chemistry department.
  3. Complex student assessments including research papers, original lab investigations, and comprehensive examinations — evaluate with nuanced judgment and provide developmental written feedback.
  4. Graduate research work and thesis-related laboratory activities — supervise independently, guiding experimental design and data interpretation across extended project timelines.
  5. Non-routine instructional challenges such as academic integrity issues or remediation needs — diagnose and resolve using critical thinking and institutional resources.
  6. Full course portfolios including syllabi, assignments, and assessment instruments — develop from scratch and refine based on learning outcomes analysis and disciplinary standards.
  7. Undergraduate and graduate internship and research placements — coordinate, monitor, and assess student progress in collaboration with external partners and departmental advisors.
  8. Analytical and scientific software platforms used in chemistry instruction — integrate into laboratory curricula to build students' computational and data-analysis competencies.
  9. Inductive and deductive reasoning across chemistry, mathematics, and physics domains — apply to design problem-solving curricula that develop students' higher-order scientific thinking.
  10. Comprehensive student records and performance data — maintain and analyze to identify achievement patterns and inform evidence-based course redesign at the departmental level.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Departmental chemistry curriculum spanning undergraduate and graduate programs — lead strategic redesign to align with evolving disciplinary standards and accreditation requirements.
  2. Faculty instructional development in chemistry education — mentor junior and mid-level faculty on pedagogy, lab safety leadership, and assessment design at organizational scale.
  3. Research program direction integrating graduate supervision, grant acquisition, and interdisciplinary collaboration — sustain and expand within a research-intensive postsecondary institution.
  4. Laboratory safety policy and institutional compliance frameworks — author and implement across an entire chemistry division, establishing accountability structures for faculty and staff.
  5. Long-range course and program assessment systems — design and oversee to produce department-wide evidence of student learning outcomes and continuous improvement cycles.
  6. Cross-disciplinary academic partnerships involving chemistry, engineering, and biology — initiate and govern to create integrated degree pathways and collaborative research opportunities.
  7. Departmental technology adoption strategy for analytical software, electronic mail, and instructional platforms — define and champion to enhance teaching quality and research productivity.
  8. Distinguished public scholarship in chemistry — produce and disseminate through peer-reviewed publication and invited lecture, elevating the department's national and international reputation.
  9. Institutional academic integrity and student conduct standards pertaining to laboratory and research environments — interpret, enforce, and refine as a senior faculty leader.
  10. Emerging pedagogical methodologies and scientific advances in chemistry — evaluate and integrate into institutional teaching practice, modeling intellectual curiosity and achievement orientation for the entire faculty.

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 drafting — uses an LLM to generate initial outlines and explanatory text for undergraduate chemistry topics such as organic reactions and chemical separation, then reviews and corrects the content before delivery Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Safety-rule communication support — prompts an AI tool to suggest clear language for laboratory safety instructions, then cross-checks the output against institutional protocols before presenting rules to students WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Grading feedback acceleration — delegates the drafting of written feedback on student lab reports and assignments to an AI assistant, reducing turnaround time while personally applying final evaluative judgment to each submission Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Reading comprehension scaffolding — directs an AI tool to summarize dense primary literature or textbook passages into student-accessible language, then edits the output to ensure chemical accuracy before distribution Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Attendance and records management — hands off routine data-entry and formatting of grade records to AI-assisted tools, freeing preparation time for instructional design Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Active learning activity design — orchestrates an AI assistant to generate problem sets, discussion prompts, and case studies across analytical and organic chemistry domains, then curates and sequences them to match specific learning objectives 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..
  2. Laboratory supervision planning — uses an AI tool to draft risk-assessment checklists and pre-lab procedural guides, then validates every item against current chemical hygiene standards and institutional safety policy Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Differentiated instruction generation — directs an LLM to produce multiple explanatory variants of the same chemical concept pitched at different student preparation levels, selecting and adapting the versions that best fit observed class performance 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..
  4. Assessment rubric construction — collaborates with an AI assistant to draft detailed grading rubrics for laboratory performance and written assignments, then revises criteria to reflect disciplinary standards and pedagogical intent Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. Curriculum-level AI orchestration — designs multi-week course sequences by directing AI agents through iterative content generation, gap analysis, and alignment checking against accreditation standards, retaining authorship of all learning outcomes and sequencing decisions 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..
  2. AI autonomy governance — evaluates the appropriate level of AI involvement for each instructional task in the chemistry curriculum, setting explicit handoff boundaries that preserve faculty accountability for student safety, academic integrity, and disciplinary accuracy 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..
  3. Research-to-teaching pipeline — deploys AI tools to synthesize emerging chemical literature into lecture-ready material, then critically assesses the synthesized content for scientific currency and pedagogical fit before integration into graduate-level courses 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: 2056
Augment share: 95%
Time saved: 74.4%
AI autonomy: 3.21
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Reading Comprehension
Score: 45.5 / 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.

1Communication11 statements
Emerging
  1. Lecture delivery — presents introductory chemistry concepts such as atomic structure and stoichiometry using prepared notes and structured slides to undergraduate 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. Safety instruction — communicates basic laboratory safety rules for handling hazardous chemicals and equipment to students entering the lab environment for the first time O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Concept explanation — translates complex organic and analytical chemistry mechanisms into accessible language tailored to undergraduate comprehension levels during lecture 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. Written feedback — provides written evaluations of student laboratory reports and assignments that identify specific errors in experimental design or chemical 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.
  3. Syllabus construction — drafts course materials including syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts that clearly articulate learning objectives and procedural expectations O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Graduate seminar facilitation — leads graduate-level discussions on topics such as chemical separation and spectroscopic analysis, adjusting technical depth based on student preparation 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. Examination communication — designs and administers examinations whose prompts unambiguously assess targeted chemistry competencies across varied formats O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Interdisciplinary explanation — conveys chemistry principles that intersect with biology and physics to students with mixed scientific backgrounds using precise, domain-appropriate language 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. Scholarly writing mentorship — coaches graduate students in producing publication-quality research manuscripts, grant proposals, and scientific reports in chemistry 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. Conference and public communication — represents departmental research at professional conferences, translating advanced chemistry findings for both specialist and broader audiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Curriculum communication leadership — develops department-wide communication standards for course materials, ensuring consistency in learning objective articulation across the chemistry curriculum 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.
2Leadership10 statements
Emerging
  1. Lab supervision initiation — takes responsibility for monitoring student behavior and compliance with safety protocols during introductory laboratory sessions 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 direction — assigns and tracks student homework and laboratory exercises, providing clear directional guidance on expectations O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Teaching assistant oversight — supervises and provides formative guidance to undergraduate teaching assistants managing recitation sections or grading responsibilities 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 mentorship initiation — guides undergraduate students through the early stages of chemistry research projects, setting milestones and monitoring progress 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. Graduate research supervision — leads graduate student research teams through multi-stage chemistry investigations, making substantive decisions about methodological direction and resource allocation 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. Internship program coordination — oversees student internship placements in chemistry-related industries, establishing learning goals and monitoring professional development outcomes O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Course leadership — takes full ownership of course design, instruction, assessment, and continuous improvement for undergraduate and graduate chemistry 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. Research group leadership — directs a multi-person chemistry research group comprising graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and undergraduates, cultivating scientific independence and professional development 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 curriculum leadership — leads faculty committees in redesigning chemistry degree pathways, integrating emerging subdisciplines and assessment innovations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Institutional initiative leadership — champions department-level initiatives such as laboratory safety reform, diversity in STEM recruitment, or interdisciplinary program development Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition8 statements
Emerging
  1. Lecture self-assessment — reflects on the clarity and pacing of chemistry lectures after each session, identifying areas where student comprehension appeared to falter Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning strategy awareness — recognizes which pedagogical approaches used in chemistry instruction are effective for particular content types such as mechanisms versus calculations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Assessment calibration — evaluates the alignment between examination questions and stated course learning objectives, adjusting future assessments when gaps are identified 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 monitoring — tracks the effectiveness of one's own research methodologies in chemistry investigations and adjusts experimental approaches based on iterative results Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Pedagogical strategy adaptation — systematically monitors student performance data across assessments to diagnose instructional weaknesses and modify teaching approaches in organic or analytical chemistry 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.
  2. Scholarly productivity planning — sets explicit goals for research output, grant submissions, and publication timelines, monitoring progress and revising strategies based on outcome feedback Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mentor metacognitive modeling — explicitly teaches graduate students and postdoctoral researchers how to monitor their own scientific reasoning, identify cognitive biases in experimental design, and self-correct research trajectories Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Curriculum-level reflective practice — leads departmental reviews of teaching effectiveness using student outcome data, peer observation, and self-reflection to drive sustained instructional improvement across the chemistry program 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 Thinking10 statements
Emerging
  1. Laboratory data interpretation — identifies whether student-generated experimental data in introductory chemistry labs are consistent with expected chemical principles and flags anomalies for discussion 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 evaluation — reads and assesses the validity of chemistry journal articles, identifying core claims and supporting evidence 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 design analysis — evaluates the logical soundness of student-proposed research designs in undergraduate research projects, identifying methodological flaws in sample handling or instrumentation choices 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. Grading rigor — applies consistent, evidence-based criteria when evaluating student laboratory reports and papers, distinguishing between conceptual misunderstanding and procedural error 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 hypothesis evaluation — assesses the scientific validity of graduate student hypotheses in chemistry research by systematically examining assumptions, prior literature, and experimental feasibility 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 evidence analysis — uses student performance evidence, peer-reviewed pedagogy research, and accreditation data to make reasoned decisions about course content and 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.
  3. Chemical problem scaffolding — constructs examination and homework problems that require students to move beyond recall into analysis of multi-step reaction mechanisms and separation strategies 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. Grant proposal critique — provides expert peer review of chemistry research grant proposals, evaluating scientific merit, methodological rigor, and impact with systematic, evidence-based judgment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Interdisciplinary reasoning — synthesizes knowledge across chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics to evaluate and direct research problems that span disciplinary boundaries 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. Field-level critical contribution — produces or supervises research that challenges existing chemical assumptions, advances theoretical frameworks, or resolves contested empirical questions in a chemistry subdiscipline Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration9 statements
Emerging
  1. Peer coordination — coordinates with departmental colleagues on shared course resources, laboratory scheduling, and chemical inventory management Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Student group facilitation — structures and monitors collaborative laboratory exercises in which student teams share responsibility for data collection and analysis 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. Co-instruction collaboration — works alongside other chemistry or science faculty to co-develop interdisciplinary course modules integrating chemistry with biology or physics content 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 team participation — collaborates with graduate students and external research partners on chemistry investigations, contributing expertise while supporting shared project goals 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. Interdisciplinary research collaboration — partners with faculty in allied departments such as biochemistry, environmental science, or materials engineering to design and execute joint research programs 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. Committee contribution — participates substantively in departmental curriculum, safety, and faculty search committees, advancing shared institutional goals through constructive peer engagement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Industry partnership facilitation — collaborates with external chemistry industry partners to design internship programs and applied research experiences that serve student professional development O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Multi-institutional research leadership — builds and manages collaborative networks across institutions, coordinating chemistry research teams with complementary expertise toward shared scientific objectives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-disciplinary curriculum co-design — leads faculty teams across science, mathematics, and engineering departments in designing integrated degree pathways and shared capstone 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.
6Character9 statements
Emerging
  1. Academic integrity modeling — enforces policies on academic honesty in examinations and laboratory reporting, demonstrating consistent, fair application of rules to all 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. Safety accountability — holds self and students accountable to laboratory safety protocols for hazardous chemical handling without exception or compromise 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. Grading equity — applies rubric-based, bias-free evaluation standards when assessing student work across class sections, laboratory performance, and written assignments 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. Transparent mentorship — provides honest, constructive feedback to mentees about scientific shortcomings and professional development needs, prioritizing their long-term growth over short-term comfort Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Research ethics stewardship — ensures that all laboratory research conducted under supervision adheres to institutional, federal, and disciplinary standards for chemical research integrity, data reporting, and authorship 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 accountability — accepts responsibility for course outcomes, responds to student concerns with transparency, and takes corrective action when instructional approaches underperform Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Inclusive classroom conduct — demonstrates consistent respect for all students regardless of background, maintaining an environment where equitable participation in chemistry education is the operational norm Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethical leadership in research — establishes and models rigorous ethical standards across an entire research group, creating structures that prevent misconduct and promote responsible science Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional integrity contribution — serves on ethics review boards, academic integrity panels, or laboratory safety oversight committees, shaping standards that extend beyond one's own courses and research Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity9 statements
Emerging
  1. Instructional analogy development — generates original analogies and visual representations to make abstract chemistry concepts such as electron orbitals or reaction kinetics more concrete for novice learners 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 variation — designs novel homework problem formats that move beyond textbook templates to engage students with unfamiliar chemical scenarios 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. Laboratory experiment design — develops original or adapted laboratory exercises that give students authentic inquiry experiences within the constraints of undergraduate chemistry lab environments 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 innovation — creates examination formats including case-based problems, data interpretation tasks, and research proposal mini-assignments that assess higher-order chemistry 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.
Applying
  1. Research question generation — formulates original, testable research questions in chemistry that open new investigative directions and contribute meaningfully to the field's knowledge base 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 redesign — reconceptualizes course architecture for chemistry courses to integrate active learning, flipped classroom models, or computational tools that improve student engagement and 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.
Exceeding
  1. Novel research methodology development — designs and validates new experimental protocols, analytical techniques, or synthetic approaches that advance chemistry research capabilities beyond existing methods 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. Pedagogical innovation leadership — pioneers and disseminates evidence-based instructional innovations in chemistry education through conference presentations, publications, or adoption by peer institutions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Interdisciplinary problem framing — reframes persistent chemistry challenges through creative integration of biological, computational, or physical frameworks, generating new research directions 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 Mindset8 statements
Emerging
  1. Feedback receptivity — incorporates student course evaluation feedback into adjustments to lecture pacing, laboratory instruction, and assessment clarity in subsequent offerings 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. Content currency — actively reads current chemistry literature to update course content and remain current with developments in organic, analytical, or physical chemistry 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. Pedagogical experimentation — attempts new instructional techniques such as problem-based learning or peer instruction in chemistry courses, evaluating their effectiveness and refining based on 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 persistence — continues pursuing chemistry research questions through repeated experimental failure, treating null results as informative data rather than terminal outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Mentee development framing — cultivates a growth-oriented research culture in the laboratory by treating student mistakes as learning opportunities and structuring progressive challenges that build scientific capability 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. Skill expansion — acquires new technical competencies in instrumentation, computational chemistry, or data analysis methods to expand research and instructional capacity 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. Field-level learning leadership — models sustained intellectual humility and growth orientation at the professional level, publicly engaging with critiques of one's research and revising positions based on new chemical evidence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Growth culture institutionalization — embeds growth mindset principles into graduate program culture through structured reflection practices, constructive peer critique norms, and explicit failure-as-learning frameworks in the research group Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness8 statements
Emerging
  1. Classroom presence — maintains attentive awareness of student engagement signals during chemistry lectures, noticing confusion or disengagement and responding with in-the-moment instructional adjustments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Laboratory hazard awareness — sustains heightened situational awareness during laboratory supervision sessions, monitoring multiple student activities simultaneously for safety compliance 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. Grading intentionality — approaches student work evaluation with deliberate attention, setting aside distractions to ensure consistent and thoughtful assessment of laboratory reports and examinations 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 attentiveness — practices active listening during student office hours, fully attending to questions about chemistry content or research concerns before formulating responses 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. Emotional regulation under pressure — manages professional stress generated by competing demands of teaching, research supervision, and service obligations without allowing it to impair instructional quality or mentee relationships Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Intentional feedback delivery — delivers evaluative feedback on student research and writing with deliberate pacing and tone, ensuring the message is received constructively and productively 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. Mindful leadership modeling — demonstrates and explicitly articulates mindful professional practice to graduate students and junior faculty, illustrating how sustained attention and emotional regulation support long-term scientific productivity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Reflective course design — brings deliberate, present-moment awareness to annual course revision processes, resisting habitual repetition in favor of intentional evaluation of what each course element serves in student learning 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.
10Fortitude9 statements
Emerging
  1. Research setback tolerance — continues laboratory investigations after experiments yield inconclusive or contrary results, maintaining engagement with the scientific process through initial discouragement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Classroom challenge persistence — sustains instructional effort through semesters with low student engagement or poor early assessment performance, adjusting approaches rather than reducing 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. Grant rejection resilience — revises and resubmits chemistry research grant proposals after rejection, incorporating reviewer feedback and maintaining long-term commitment to the research agenda Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Difficult mentoring situations — continues to support and redirect graduate students who are struggling academically or professionally, sustaining mentoring investment through prolonged difficulty 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. Long-horizon research commitment — sustains multi-year chemistry research programs through funding uncertainty, personnel transitions, and experimental dead ends, keeping the research group oriented toward meaningful scientific goals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Tenure-track pressure navigation — maintains consistent teaching quality, research productivity, and professional service obligations under the sustained evaluative pressure of the tenure and promotion process Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Paradigm-challenging courage — advances research findings or pedagogical positions that challenge established disciplinary conventions, sustaining the position under professional scrutiny with evidence and reasoned argument Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional change persistence — pursues long-term departmental or institutional reforms in chemistry education or research infrastructure through bureaucratic resistance, budget constraints, and faculty opposition Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Crisis leadership resilience — leads a department, research group, or course program through acute disruptions such as laboratory accidents, public health crises, or institutional restructuring, maintaining stability and forward momentum 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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Adjunct Chemistry Instructor · Adjunct Chemistry Professor · Adjunct Instructor · Analytical Chemistry Teacher · Assistant Professor · Associate Professor · Biochemistry Professor · Chemical Educator · Chemistry Adjunct Instructor · Chemistry Adjunct Professor · Chemistry Assistant Professor · Chemistry Faculty Member
RAPIDS apprenticeships
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O*NET skills
Reading ComprehensionWritingSpeakingMonitoringActive LearningLearning StrategiesActive ListeningScienceCritical ThinkingInstructingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingSocial PerceptivenessMathematicsSystems AnalysisTime ManagementCoordinationPersuasionService Orientation
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Oral ExpressionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityProblem SensitivityNear Vision
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Intellectual CuriosityAttention to DetailDependabilityCautiousnessIntegrityAchievement Orientation
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  1. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and chemical separation.
  2. Establish, teach, and monitor students' compliance with safety rules for handling chemicals, equipment, and other hazardous materials.
  3. Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory performance, assignments, and papers.
  4. Supervise students' laboratory work.
  5. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  6. Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  7. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  8. Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
CIP education codes
13.131613.132340.050140.050240.050340.050440.050640.050740.050840.050940.051040.051140.051240.059940.060240.100251.2004

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