Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary
Teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. The role reports a median annual salary of $100,830 in the US and is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (about as fast as average). Entry typically requires a Doctoral or professional degree, and shows moderate AI exposure (0.42 on a 0-1 scale) — some tasks are being automated but the role adapts. The most in-demand skills for the role include Instructing, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Learning Strategies, Active Listening.
Pay in the UK
UK: median £52,835 a year for Higher education teaching professionals (ONS ASHE 2025, full-time)
Middle half of full-time jobs: £42,062 to £66,191 a year
UK jobs are grouped differently; this is the closest UK occupation group (ONS SOC 2020 2311). ONS rates this estimate precise. 2025 provisional figures; ONS revises them a year later. Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (Open Government Licence)
Pay in India (occupation group)
Average monthly earnings of salaried employees in the occupation group “Professionals” in India, from the Government of India's Periodic Labour Force Survey (January–December 2025). It covers everyone in this group, not only Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary, and it is not US pay converted to rupees.
Source: MoSPI (Government of India), Periodic Labour Force Survey Annual Report 2025, Table 51 — average wage/salary earnings of regular wage/salaried employees, NCO-2015 division 2. Official India data gives one average per occupation group: there are no official India figures for single careers, experience levels or cities. Read the report
Top skills
Knowledge you'll build
- English Language
- Education and Training
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Computers and Electronics
- Geography
- Personnel and Human Resources
- Administrative
What you'd actually do
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics, such as forest resource policy, forest pathology, and mapping.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Supervise students' laboratory or field work.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Tools & technology you'd use
Frequently asked questions
What does Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary do?
Teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
How much does Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary earn?
The median annual salary for Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary in the US is $100,830.
What is the job outlook for Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary?
The role is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (about as fast as average). Current US employment is approximately 1,600 workers.
How do I become forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary?
The typical entry education is a Doctoral or professional degree. Building a foundation in the top skills below will strengthen your application.
What skills does Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary need?
The most in-demand skills for this role include Instructing, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Learning Strategies, Active Listening, Speaking. These are the skills O*NET identifies as most important for competent performance.
Will AI replace Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary?
Our AI-durability model gives Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary a score of 0.42 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at moderate AI exposure — some tasks are being automated but the role adapts. Learning to work with AI tools rather than against them is the path forward.
How hard is it to enter this field?
Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary has very high barrier to entry — very highly gated — extended graduate education, licensure, or years of specialised training are required.