CAREER

Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Overview

Salary Median (2020)

$81,440

Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)

+7.6% (as fast as the average)

Career

What Geography Teachers, Postsecondary Do

Teach courses in geography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Other Job Titles Geography Teachers, Postsecondary May Have

Associate Professor, Geography Instructor, Geography Professor, Professor

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as urbanization, environmental systems, and cultural geography.
  • Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

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