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Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Also known as: Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor of Geography, Associate Professor, Associate Professor of Geography, Cartography Professor, Cartography Teacher, College or University Faculty Member, College Professor, Environmental Geology Laboratory Instructor, Geographic Information Systems Faculty Member (GIS Faculty Member)

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

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Doctoral/Professional Degree1%
Level 91%
Level 1176%
Level 1221%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None30%
1-2 years32%
2-4 years13%
4-6 years18%
Over 10 years7%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None78%
Up to 1 month2%
6 months - 1 year17%
1-2 years1%
4-6 years2%

How AI Impacts Each Task

25 tasks analyzed

Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.

Time: 14%

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as urbanization, environmental systems, and cultural geography.

Time: 14%

Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

Time: 5%

Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

Time: 5%

Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

Time: 5%

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

IndependenceAnalytical ThinkingIntegrityInitiativeAchievement/EffortAttention to DetailInnovationDependabilityPersistenceLeadershipCooperationSelf Control

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$86,730

per year

Mean Wage

$99,020

per year

Employment

3K

workers

Wage Range

$49,990 - $164,350

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$49,990Median: $86,730$164,350
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