[Core] [110% incumbents] Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  DWAs: Maintain student records.

[Core] [110% incumbents] Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
  DWAs: Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs. | Develop instructional objectives.

[Core] [110% incumbents] Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  DWAs: Serve on institutional or departmental committees.

[Supplemental] [110% incumbents] Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  DWAs: Research topics in area of expertise. | Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.

[Supplemental] [110% incumbents] Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
  DWAs: Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.

[Core] [109% incumbents] Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as structural geology, micrometeorology, and atmospheric thermodynamics.
  DWAs: Teach physical science or mathematics courses at the college level.

[Core] [109% incumbents] Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  DWAs: Evaluate student work.

[Core] [109% incumbents] Supervise laboratory work and field work.
  DWAs: Supervise laboratory work. | Supervise student research or internship work.

[Core] [109% incumbents] Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  DWAs: Develop instructional materials.

[Core] [109% incumbents] Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  DWAs: Guide class discussions.

[Core] [109% incumbents] Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  DWAs: Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization. | Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.

[Core] [109% incumbents] Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
  DWAs: Select educational materials or equipment. | Order instructional or library materials or equipment.

[Supplemental] [109% incumbents] Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  DWAs: Supervise student research or internship work.

[Supplemental] [109% incumbents] Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
  DWAs: Write grant proposals.

[Supplemental] [109% incumbents] Purchase and maintain equipment to support research projects.
  DWAs: Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | Order instructional or library materials or equipment.

[Supplemental] [109% incumbents] Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  DWAs: Promote educational institutions or programs. | Perform student enrollment or registration activities.

[Supplemental] [109% incumbents] Act as advisers to student organizations.
  DWAs: Advise students on academic or career matters.

[Supplemental] [109% incumbents] Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  DWAs: Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.

[Supplemental] [109% incumbents] Participate in campus and community events.
  DWAs: Plan community programs or activities for the general public.

[Supplemental] [109% incumbents] Answer questions from the public and media.
  DWAs: Provide information to the general public.

[Supplemental] [109% incumbents] Review papers or serve on editorial boards for scientific journals, and review grant proposals for federal agencies.
  DWAs: Evaluate scholarly materials.

[Core] [108% incumbents] Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  DWAs: Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. | Prepare tests. | Evaluate student work.

[Core] [108% incumbents] Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  DWAs: Advise students on academic or career matters.

[Core] [108% incumbents] Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  DWAs: Advise students on academic or career matters.

[Core] [108% incumbents] Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  DWAs: Research topics in area of expertise.

[Supplemental] [108% incumbents] Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
  DWAs: Direct department activities.

[EMERGING:Revision] Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as structural geology, micrometeorology, atmospheric thermodynamics, and physics.

--- SKILLS ---
  Speaking (imp:4.75 lvl:4.75) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:5.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.62) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Writing (imp:4.00 lvl:4.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Science (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Monitoring (imp:3.62 lvl:4.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Mathematics (imp:3.38 lvl:4.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Education and Training (imp:4.68 lvl:6.12) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  English Language (imp:4.48 lvl:5.13) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Mathematics (imp:4.33 lvl:5.55) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Physics (imp:3.87 lvl:4.79) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Chemistry (imp:3.76 lvl:4.40) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.56 lvl:4.67) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Biology (imp:3.54 lvl:4.80) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Geography (imp:3.45 lvl:5.03) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.02 lvl:3.97) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Communications and Media (imp:2.86 lvl:3.84) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.77 lvl:3.19) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.69 lvl:3.39) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Psychology (imp:2.67 lvl:3.37) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Administration and Management (imp:2.64 lvl:3.24) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.60 lvl:2.68) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administrative (imp:2.46 lvl:3.12) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.27 lvl:2.94) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.26 lvl:1.61) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  History and Archeology (imp:2.25 lvl:2.94) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Telecommunications (imp:2.11 lvl:2.07) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Mechanical (imp:2.09 lvl:2.44) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Law and Government (imp:2.02 lvl:2.30) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.97 lvl:2.45) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Design (imp:1.77 lvl:2.02) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.76 lvl:2.11) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.67 lvl:1.47) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Foreign Language (imp:1.56 lvl:1.21) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.54 lvl:1.38) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Production and Processing (imp:1.53 lvl:0.99) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Building and Construction (imp:1.48 lvl:1.05) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Transportation (imp:1.47 lvl:1.02) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Fine Arts (imp:1.43 lvl:1.16) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Food Production (imp:1.28 lvl:0.50) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Expression (imp:4.75 lvl:5.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Speech Clarity (imp:4.25 lvl:5.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:5.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:5.12) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:5.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.62 lvl:4.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Information Ordering (imp:3.38 lvl:4.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.38 lvl:4.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:4.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Memorization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Selective Attention (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Depth Perception (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Static Strength (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.51 lvl:5.49) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Working with Computers (imp:4.37 lvl:3.77) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Getting Information (imp:4.32 lvl:4.97) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.22 lvl:5.33) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.20 lvl:4.96) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.11 lvl:5.15) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:4.09 lvl:5.13) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.01 lvl:4.45) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Processing Information (imp:3.88 lvl:4.74) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.83 lvl:3.84) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.80 lvl:4.52) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.75 lvl:4.54) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.71 lvl:4.50) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.70 lvl:4.82) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.68 lvl:5.10) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.55 lvl:4.00) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.51 lvl:3.79) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.51 lvl:3.77) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.39 lvl:3.92) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.37 lvl:4.11) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.32 lvl:3.83) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.28 lvl:3.67) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.13 lvl:3.21) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.11 lvl:3.55) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.02 lvl:3.10) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.00 lvl:3.21) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.99 lvl:3.46) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.86 lvl:3.44) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:2.82 lvl:2.63) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.78 lvl:2.67) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.59 lvl:3.01) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.47 lvl:2.62) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.34 lvl:2.43) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.17 lvl:2.42) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.12 lvl:1.78) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.11 lvl:2.61) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.89 lvl:2.02) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.86 lvl:1.80) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.86 lvl:1.64) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.80 lvl:1.40) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.72 lvl:1.57) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:5.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Cooperation (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:3.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.72) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Dependability (imp:2.30) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.14) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Cooperation (imp:2.14) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Innovation (imp:2.09) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Social Orientation (imp:2.04) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:2.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Integrity (imp:1.99) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.86) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.61) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Perseverance (imp:1.58) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.56) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.53) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.51) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.41) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.29) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Sincerity (imp:1.28) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy (imp:1.25) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Self-Control (imp:1.19) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cautiousness (imp:1.14) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Optimism (imp:1.04) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Humility (imp:0.45) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Instructing (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.50 lvl:4.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.62) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Persuasion (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.38 lvl:2.88) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Programming (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 9,900
  annual_median    : $103,170
  annual_pct10     : $59,700
  annual_pct25     : $77,260
  annual_pct75     : $135,510
  annual_pct90     : $203,190
  annual_mean      : $116,020
  hourly_median    : N/A

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : California ($133,230)
  lowest_state     : South Dakota ($63,160)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.109x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (40 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp:    9,830  median: $ 103,000

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (1 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp:    9,830  median: $ 103,000

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T21:05:13.065625Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Oregon State University (similarity: 0.2151)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon_State_University
  QID: Q861888
  Extract: Oregon State University (OSU) is a public land-grant research university in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. The university enrolls over 32,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students. OSU offers more than 200 undergraduate degree programs, and graduate and doctoral degrees through all of its 11

  Title: Columbia University (similarity: 0.1573)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbia_University
  QID: Q49088
  Extract: Columbia University in the City of New York, commonly referred to as Columbia University, is a private Ivy League research university in New York City, United States. Established in 1754 as King's College by royal charter under George II of Great Britain on the grounds of Trinity Church in Manhattan

  Title: Women in science (similarity: 0.3023)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_science
  QID: Q113616
  Extract: The presence of women in science spans the earliest times of the history of science wherein they have made substantial contributions. Historians with an interest in gender and science have researched the scientific endeavors and accomplishments of women, the barriers they have faced, and the strateg

  Title: California (similarity: 0.1250)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California
  QID: Q99
  Extract: California is a state in the Western United States that lies on the Pacific Coast. It borders Oregon to the north, and Nevada and Arizona to the east; it also shares an international border with the Mexican state of Baja California to the south. With over 39 million residents across an area of 163,6

  Title: Assistant professor (similarity: 0.2022)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assistant_professor
  QID: Q5669847
  Extract: Assistant professor is an academic rank just below the rank of an associate professor used in universities or colleges, mainly in the United States, Canada, Japan, and South Korea.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data coverage with detailed task descriptions, clear educational requirements, and comprehensive BLS wage data providing robust foundation for analysis.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T16:55:33.694578+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,512
tokens_output        : 4,377
cost_usd             : $0.046734
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, with closest semantic neighbor being 'Women in science' at 0.302 similarity, indicating limited direct coverage of this specific academic discipline category.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary instruct college students in physical sciences disciplines including geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy while conducting research in their specialized fields. They combine teaching responsibilities with scholarly research, publishing findings in professional journals and providing expert consultation to government and industry. These educators work primarily at universities and colleges, serving students from undergraduate through doctoral levels.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves preparing and delivering lectures on topics such as structural geology, micrometeorology, or marine ecosystems to undergraduate and graduate students. They spend significant time working with computers to analyze data, update course materials, and conduct research using specialized software like ESRI ArcGIS. Much of their time is devoted to supervising laboratory work and field studies, evaluating student assignments and papers, and maintaining detailed academic records. They frequently engage in research activities, analyzing scientific data and interpreting findings for publication or presentation. Administrative duties include serving on academic committees and developing curricula to ensure course content remains current with scientific advances.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role demonstrate exceptionally high intellectual curiosity (importance 5.0) and dependability (importance 6.0) while possessing strong social orientation (RIASEC S:6.51) combined with investigative interests (I:5.61). They have superior oral expression abilities (level 5.2) and speech clarity (level 5.1) essential for effective teaching, along with advanced written comprehension and expression skills (both level 5.1). Successful candidates exhibit strong deductive and inductive reasoning capabilities (both level 4.2) and problem sensitivity (level 4.1). They thrive on continuous learning and knowledge updating (activity level 5.3), enjoying both the collaborative aspects of teaching and the independent nature of research work.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry requires extensive preparation with 46.5% holding Master's degrees and 28.9% holding Doctoral degrees according to education distribution data. Most positions require advanced graduate study in atmospheric science, earth science, marine science, or astronomy, with many requiring doctoral-level research experience. Post-doctoral training is common (16.2%) for research-intensive positions at major universities. Teaching experience through graduate assistantships and demonstrated research capability through publications are typically expected for entry-level faculty positions.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Faculty members typically progress from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor and then Full Professor, with advancement based on teaching effectiveness, research productivity, and service contributions. Many develop specialized expertise that leads to consulting opportunities with government agencies or private industry. Career paths may include academic administration roles such as department chair or dean positions, or transition to research scientist positions in government laboratories or private sector organizations. Senior faculty often become recognized experts in their fields, leading major research initiatives and influencing policy decisions related to environmental and atmospheric sciences.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 9,900 professionals with a median annual salary of $103,170 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, with significant geographic variation from $63,160 in South Dakota to $133,230 in California (2.11x ratio). Employment is concentrated almost entirely in Educational Services (9,830 positions), indicating stable demand tied to higher education enrollment. The salary range spans from $59,700 to $203,190 (10th to 90th percentile), reflecting the academic hierarchy and research productivity differences. Given increasing focus on climate change and environmental sciences, demand for these educators is expected to remain steady, particularly for those with expertise in climate modeling and atmospheric sciences.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This occupation has low automation risk due to its heavy reliance on Training and Teaching Others (level 5.5) and Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (level 5.2), which require human judgment and interpersonal skills. While Working with Computers (level 3.8) suggests some technological integration, the core activities of delivering lectures, facilitating discussions, and supervising laboratory work remain fundamentally human-centered and require complex reasoning abilities that current AI cannot replicate.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1052.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both require doctoral-level education and share identical knowledge requirements in Chemistry (level 4.4) and Mathematics (level 5.5).
    data: Education and Training knowledge level 6.1
    data: Chemistry knowledge level 4.4
    data: Job Zone 5
  [knowledge_overlap] Physics Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1054.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Strong overlap in Physics knowledge (level 4.8) and Mathematics knowledge (level 5.5) with identical teaching methodologies.
    data: Physics knowledge level 4.8
    data: Mathematics knowledge level 5.5
    data: Training and Teaching Others level 5.5
  [skill_overlap] Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1053.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct subject matter overlap with shared Science skills (level 4.1) and Geography knowledge (level 5.0).
    data: Science skill level 4.1
    data: Geography knowledge level 5.0
    data: Research activities
  [riasec_cluster] Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1042.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both exhibit strong Social (S) and Investigative (I) RIASEC orientations typical of academic science educators.
    data: RIASEC S:6.51
    data: Biology knowledge level 4.8
    data: Research and teaching combination
  [career_pathway] Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (25-9044.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Common entry pathway as graduate students often serve as teaching assistants before becoming faculty in these sciences.
    data: Graduate education requirement
    data: Training and Teaching Others
    data: Academic career progression

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['atmospheric science', 'earth science', 'marine science', 'space science', 'geology', 'meteorology', 'oceanography', 'planetary science']
  exclude_keywords : ['chemistry', 'physics', 'biology', 'mathematics', 'computer science']
  title_patterns   : ['atmospheric sciences professor', 'earth science teacher', 'marine science faculty', 'geology professor', 'meteorology instructor']
  common_variations: ['atmospheric sciences professor', 'earth science faculty', 'marine sciences teacher', 'planetary science professor', 'geology instructor', 'meteorology professor', 'oceanography teacher', 'space sciences faculty']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'research', 'materials', 'principles', 'activities', 'academic', 'teaching', 'students', 'includes', 'control', 'objects', 'ideas', 'student', 'science', 'techniques', 'body', 'orientation', 'events']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01473  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     41  0.01438  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:93%  inference:5%  onet_tasks:2%
equipment                  29  0.01017  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:79%  dwas:14%  onet_tasks:7%
research                   25  0.00877  inference            inference:48%  onet_tasks:20%  dwas:16%
materials                  23  0.00806  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:43%  dwas:35%  onet_tasks:17%
principles                 16  0.00561  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 15  0.00526  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  dwas:20%  inference:13%
academic                   13  0.00456  inference            inference:38%  onet_tasks:23%  dwas:23%
teaching                   13  0.00456  inference            inference:46%  onet_dimensions:38%  onet_tasks:15%
students                   12  0.00421  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:42%  dwas:25%  inference:25%
includes                   12  0.00421  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    12  0.00421  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00421  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
ideas                      11  0.00386  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
student                    10  0.00351  dwas                 dwas:60%  onet_tasks:30%  inference:10%
science                    10  0.00351  inference            inference:40%  wikipedia:30%  onet_dimensions:20%
techniques                 10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
events                      9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
needs                       9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
problems                    9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
human                       9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
resources                   9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
services                    8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%
graduate                    8  0.00281  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:38%  inference:38%  wikipedia:25%
public                      8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:12%
rules                       8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
procedures                  8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
monitoring                  8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
physical                    8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  dwas:12%  inference:12%
providing                   8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
standards                   8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%