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