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Summary Description


	Teach courses in geography.

Sample Job Titles

1.	College Professor

2.	Faculty Member, College or University

3.	Geography Department Chair

4.	Geography Instructor

5.	Geography Professor

6.	Geology Instructor

7.	Geology Professor

8.	GIS Instructor (Geographic Information Systems Instructor)

9.	History Professor

10.	Instructor

11.	Lecturer

12.	Professor

13.	Social Science Professor

14.	Teacher, Cartography

Job Tasks

	Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate and/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 their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

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

	Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.

	Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order 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, and/or electronic media.

	Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

	Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks.

	Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.

	Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

	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.

	Maintain geographic information systems laboratories, performing duties such as updating software.

	Perform spatial analysis and modeling, using geographic information system techniques.

	Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

	Participate in campus and community events.

	Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

	Act as advisers to student organizations.

	Provide professional consulting services to government and/or industry.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.


		convert information into instructional program

		develop instructional materials

		organize educational material or ideas

		teach college level courses

		develop course or training objectives

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.


		collect academic research data

		collect geographic or physical data

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.


		use current social research

		use oral or written communication techniques

		use scientific research methodology

		use teaching techniques

		use public speaking techniques

		use knowledge of geographic coordinates

		use library or online Internet research techniques

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.


		design classroom presentations

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.


		analyze social or economic data

		conduct research on work-related topics

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.


		use computers to enter, access or retrieve educational data

		use geographical information system (GIS) software

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.


		compile bibliographies of specialized materials

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.


		write scholarly or technical research papers

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Communicating with Persons Outside 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.


		make education presentations

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.


		write research or project grant proposals

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.


		record student progress

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

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.

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.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.


		advise students

		advise governmental or industrial personnel

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.


		maintain educational records, reports, or files

		prepare educational reports

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.


		direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.


		encourage group participation

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.


		evaluate student performance

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Nature of the Work


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Working Conditions


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