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Postsecondary Geography Teacher

Postsecondary Geography Teacher

  • Inspire future geographers by teaching about diverse cultures and environments.
  • Shape the world by researching and sharing insights on urban and environmental systems.
  • Explore and publish groundbreaking findings in geography's dynamic field.
💰 Earn $104K-$201K
📚 Doctoral or Professional Degree

Overview

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

Scoop

Minimum Education

Doctoral or Professional Degree

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

Over 4 years

Job Openings

300 in Total

Earnings

$140,370 Med. in CA

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Day-to-Day

  • 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.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Relating with or serving others
  • Thinking and problem solving

You are skilled in 💫

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Instructing
  • Learning Strategies

You value 🙏

  • Accomplishing things
  • Receiving recognition
  • Independence
  • Having freedom
  • Achievement
  • Recognition

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