Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in geography.
About the profession
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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Based on the Geography Teachers, Postsecondary role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Enterprising
Leading, persuading, business
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Resident/Fellow Geography Teachers, Postsecondary → Practitioner Geography Teachers, Postsecondary → Senior Geography Teachers, Postsecondary → Department Lead Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
155K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Go to Career PathCareer levels
Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $50,870 - $76,905/year With equity/bonuses: $55,957 - $92,286 Top markets (SF/NYC): $58,500 - $92,286 Execute core tasks using Writing under…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. 10am, Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $35,609 - $69,215 Year 2-3: Junior level $76,905 - $97,793 Year 4-6: Mid level $97,793 - $106,028 Year 7-10: Senior level $106,028 - $135,424 Year 10+:…
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