Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

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

Tasks Include:

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as urbanization, environmental systems, and cultural geography.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Supervise students' laboratory and field work.

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Projections Quick View:

Virginia: +3.8%

National: +4.3%

Education

Doctoral Degree

Job Zone:

Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Highest ($50,000 and up)

Median Earnings:

National

$85,600.00

State

$81,490.00

Regional

Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Career Cluster:

Education & Training

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

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Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Education

Required Level of Education

Doctoral Degree = 80.29%
Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level. = 9.75%
Master's Degree = 9.51%
Post-Doctoral Training = 0.45%

Related Work Experience

Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 33.79%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 33.64%
Over 10 years = 9.71%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 8.54%
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 7.21%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 4.36%
None = 2.20%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 0.55%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

None = 59.30%
Up to and including 1 month = 12.80%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 11.96%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 9.75%
Over 10 years = 2.17%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 1.65%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 1.46%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 0.45%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 0.45%

On-the-Job Training

None or short demonstration = 51.15%
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 15.29%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 11.15%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 9.75%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 6.18%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 2.40%
Over 10 years = 2.17%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 1.91%

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Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as urbanization, environmental systems, and cultural geography.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Supervise students' laboratory and field work.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
Perform spatial analysis and modeling using geographic information system techniques.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

Participate in campus and community events.
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
Maintain geographic information systems laboratories, performing duties such as updating software.
Act as advisers to student organizations.
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.

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Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
96.25	English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
94.00	Geography	Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
81.75	Education and Training	Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
58.75	History and Archeology	Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
57.25	Mathematics	Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
53.00	Computers and Electronics	Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
51.00	Sociology and Anthropology	Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.

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Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Skills

%	Subject	Description
78.00	Writing	Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
78.00	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
78.00	Instructing	Teaching others how to do something.
75.00	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
75.00	Active Listening	Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
72.00	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
72.00	Active Learning	Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
72.00	Learning Strategies	Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
72.00	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
56.25	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
56.25	Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.
53.00	Science	Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
53.00	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
53.00	Social Perceptiveness	Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
50.00	Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
50.00	Persuasion	Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
50.00	Systems Analysis	Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

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Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Abilities

%	Subject	Description
81.25	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
78.00	Written Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
75.00	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
75.00	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
72.00	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
68.75	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
68.75	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
62.50	Problem Sensitivity	The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
62.50	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
59.50	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
53.00	Fluency of Ideas	The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
53.00	Information Ordering	The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
50.00	Originality	The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
50.00	Category Flexibility	The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

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Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
93.50	Working with Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
91.25	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
88.50	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
88.00	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
87.75	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
87.75	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
86.25	Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
83.50	Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
80.50	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
73.25	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
71.50	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
69.50	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
69.25	Communicating with People Outside the Organization	Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
68.75	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
67.75	Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
65.25	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
62.50	Developing Objectives and Strategies	Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
62.25	Coaching and Developing Others	Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
61.00	Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
57.75	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
54.00	Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
52.50	Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
51.25	Developing and Building Teams	Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
51.00	Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
49.75	Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

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Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
97.25	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
92.75	Independence	Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
90.25	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
89.25	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
84.75	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
84.00	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
83.50	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
78.75	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
78.00	Innovation	Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
73.50	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
73.00	Self-Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
69.50	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
66.75	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
64.50	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
64.25	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
52.75	Social Orientation	Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

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Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Work Values

%	Subject	Description
77.83	Independence	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
72.17	Achievement	Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
72.17	Recognition	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
69.50	Working Conditions	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
66.67	Relationships	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

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Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Work Context

%	Subject	Description
99.80	Electronic Mail	How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
98.60	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
95.80	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
93.40	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
92.80	Indoors, Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
87.20	Public Speaking	How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?
87.00	Contact With Others	How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
80.00	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
78.20	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
78.20	Spend Time Sitting	How much does this job require sitting?
77.00	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
77.00	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
75.20	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
69.60	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
65.60	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?
59.40	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
58.80	Deal With External Customers	How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
58.60	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
56.80	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
54.40	Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People	How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
54.20	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
54.00	Frequency of Conflict Situations	How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

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Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Overall Experience
- Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
Job Training
- Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
Examples
- These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include pharmacists, lawyers, astronomers, biologists, clergy, physician assistants, and veterinarians.
Education
- Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

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Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Earnings Benefits*

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
United States	$50,870.00	$85,600.00	$109,120.00
Virginia	$55,190.00	$81,490.00	$99,110.00

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

* Earnings Calculations:

Regional Earnings:
   Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
   Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.

National and State Earnings:
   Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
   Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Employment Projections

USA: 2023-2033

Virginia: 2022-2032

Regions: 2020-2030

	Current	Projected	% Change
United States	4,300	4,500	+4.3%
Virginia	104	108	+3.8%

Region	Current*	Projected	% Change
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

* - Estimated

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Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

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Military Training

The following military job classifications are available for this occupation:

Educators and Instructors

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Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Working with Computers	4.5
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	4.5
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.5
Processing Information	4.5
Getting Information	4.5
Analyzing Data or Information	4.5
Training and Teaching Others	4.5
Thinking Creatively	4.5
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.0
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	4.0
Documenting/Recording Information	4.0
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.0
Communicating with People Outside the Organization	4.0
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.0
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	3.5
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	3.5
Developing Objectives and Strategies	3.5
Coaching and Developing Others	3.5
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	3.5
Scheduling Work and Activities	3.5
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	3.0
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	3.0
Developing and Building Teams	3.0
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	3.0
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	3.0
Assisting and Caring for Others	3.0
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	3.0
Performing Administrative Activities	3.0
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	2.5
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	2.5
Selling or Influencing Others	2.5
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	2.5
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	2.0
Controlling Machines and Processes	2.0
Staffing Organizational Units	2.0
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	2.0
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	1.5
Performing General Physical Activities	1.5
Handling and Moving Objects	1.5
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	1.5
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	1.5

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Titles

Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor of Geography
Associate Professor
Associate Professor of Geography
Cartography Professor
Cartography Teacher
College or University Faculty Member
College Professor
Geographic Information Systems Professor
Geography Department Chair
Geography Instructor
Geography Professor
Geology Instructor
Geology Professor
Geomatics Professor
GIS Instructor (Geographic Information Systems Instructor)
GIS Professor
History Professor
Instructor
Lecturer
Professor
Professor of Geography
Social Science Professor

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Related Schools

Emory & Henry University
George Mason University
James Madison University
Liberty University
Old Dominion University
Radford University
University of Mary Washington
University of Richmond
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
William & Mary

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