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Qualification: SOC code: 251052
Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Excludes "Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary" (251042) who teach biochemistry.
According to the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the typical level of education that most workers need to enter this occupation is: Doctoral or professional degree. Additional training, experience, licenses or credentials may be required. Learn more at BLS.
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