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English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Also called: English Instructor, English Professor, Instructor, Professor

What they do:

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.

On the job, you would:
  • Teach writing or communication classes.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
On the job, you'll need:

Arts and Humanities

  • English language
  • history and archeology

Education and Training

  • teaching and course design

Communications

  • multimedia

Math and Science

  • sociology and anthropology

Basic Skills

  • reading work related information
  • writing things for co-workers or customers

Social

  • teaching people how to do something
  • looking for ways to help people

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Verbal

  • read and understand what is written
  • communicate by speaking

Ideas and Logic

  • make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
  • use rules to solve problems

Social

People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.

  • Integrity
  • Cooperation
  • Dependability
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Self Control
  • Concern for Others

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop

Computer based training software

  • Learning management system LMS
  • Moodle

Word processing software

  • Google Docs
  • Microsoft Word

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Below Average.

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $74,280

Education

Doctoral degree or master's degree is usually needed.