About This Career Path
Teach courses in geography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
A Day In The Life
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Salary Breakdown
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
Average
$84,250
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$48,000
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$77,630
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$129,660
ANNUAL
Projected Jobs
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
110
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
Supporting Certifications
Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
Degree Recommendations
Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
Arizona Western College
Chandler-Gilbert Community College (MCCCD)
Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University
Top Expected Tasks
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
01
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
02
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as urbanization, environmental systems, and cultural geography.
03
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
04
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
05
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
06
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
07
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
08
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
09
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
10
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Geography
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
History and Archeology
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
SKILL
Instructing
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Writing
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Expression
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
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