About This Career Path
Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Social/Behavior Sciences & Public Service
Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature.
Social/Behavior Sciences & Public Service Area of Interest
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Average
$66,630
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$48,390
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$63,670
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$97,450
ANNUAL
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
1,590
Projected job openings through 2030
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Supporting Certifications
Supporting Programs
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
01
Teach writing or communication classes.
02
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
03
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
04
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
05
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
06
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
07
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as poetry, novel structure, and translation and adaptation.
08
Assist students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class.
09
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
10
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Communications and Media
KNOWLEDGE
History and Archeology
KNOWLEDGE
Philosophy and Theology
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Instructing
SKILL
Writing
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
Social/Behavior Sciences & Public Service
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