Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Geography teachers at colleges and universities guide students through the study of Earth's physical features, human populations, and the relationships between people and their environments. They develop and deliver lectures on topics ranging from climate systems and landforms to urban planning and cultural landscapes. These professors prepare course materials, design assignments and exams, and use maps, satellite imagery, and geographic information systems (GIS) to help students visualize spatial patterns. They hold office hours to advise students, grade papers and projects, and provide feedback on research work.