While an undergrad in college, major in biology, wildlife or related fields. Take classes which contribute to your focus and earn good grades in those classes -- “B” or better in classes relating to your major. Remember, grad school entry is dependent on your undergraduate grade point average, and admittance is competitive, based on your class success as an undergrad.
Earn your master’s degree in a wildlife related field, including animal biology, conservation sciences, wildlife or related fields. Select classes which focus on animal or environmental study, as either contribute to your education as a wildlife scientist. Keep your grade point average high, as graduate schools require you to keep a certain grade point average to remain in school, generally a “B” average for most grad schools is needed.
Read studies and recent information regarding wildlife issues to keep your education current. Continue this habit after you graduate, ensuring you can present updated and accurate information to your students.
Decide whether you wish to continue your education and earn your doctorate. Note that most community colleges hire teachers with master’s, but a doctorate degree gives you the option of transitioning to teach at a four year college in the future, and it can increase the chance that a community college will hire you for a teaching position. If you decide to work for your doctorate, begin apply to colleges with a wildlife program and start your doctorate work immediately.
Review the community colleges near you, investigating their life science and environmental science departments. Look through the hiring information for these colleges and read any openings for a wildlife professor. Apply at community colleges in your area or outside your area if you are willing to move out of your area for work.
Prepare to handle the other responsibilities which come with being a professor, such as advising students, working with students, the stress of teaching and planning your semester lesson plans.