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English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)	Projected Growth (2023-2033)
National Statistics	$78,270	5300	1.1%
State Statistics	-	-	-
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Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$78,270

Median Wage (USD, 2023)

5300

Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)

1.1%

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

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.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: Doctoral Degree

Related Work Experience: Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years

On-Site or In-Plant Training: Up to and including 1 month

On-the-Job Training: None or short demonstration

Detailed Work Activities

Write grant proposals.
Tutor students who need extra assistance.
Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
Train staff members.
Direct activities of subordinates.
Evaluate performance of educational staff.
Teach online courses.
Teach classes in area of specialization.
Teach humanities courses at the college level.
Schedule instructional activities.
Prepare staff schedules or work assignments.
Prepare activity or work schedules.
Evaluate student work.
Write reports or evaluations.
Proofread documents, records, or other files to ensure accuracy.
Edit written materials.
Edit documents.
Guide class discussions.
Evaluate student work.
Develop instructional materials.
Teach humanities courses at the college level.
Maintain student records.
Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
Develop instructional objectives.
Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
Prepare tests.
Evaluate student work.
Advise students on academic or career matters.
Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization.
Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
Select educational materials or equipment.
Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
Advise students on academic or career matters.
Research topics in area of expertise.
Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
Research topics in area of expertise.
Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
Plan community programs or activities for the general public.
Promote educational institutions or programs.
Perform student enrollment or registration activities.
Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.
Supervise student research or internship work.
Tutor students who need extra assistance.
Direct department activities.
Advise students on academic or career matters.
Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

Tasks

Teach writing or communication classes.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as poetry, novel structure, and translation and adaptation.
Assist students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
Teach classes using online technology.
Schedule courses.
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Write letters of recommendation for students.
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
Participate in campus and community events.
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
Participate in cultural and literary activities, such as traveling abroad and attending performing arts events.
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
Recruit, train, and supervise department personnel, such as faculty and student writing instructors.
Provide assistance to students in college writing centers.
Conduct staff performance evaluations.
Write original literary pieces.
Act as advisers to student organizations.
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
Review manuscripts for publication in professional journals.
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.

Work Styles

Achievement/Effort

Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Persistence

Initiative

Leadership

Cooperation

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Adaptability/Flexibility

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Independence

Innovation

Analytical Thinking

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