English Language & 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.

Knowledge

Arts and Humanities

English language
history and archeology

Education and Training

teaching and course design

Communications

multimedia

Math and Science

sociology and anthropology

Skills

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

Abilities

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

Personality

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

They do well at jobs that need:

Integrity
Cooperation
Dependability

Adaptability/Flexibility
Self Control
Concern for Others

Technology

You might use software like this on the job:

Computer based training software

Blackboard Collaborate
Blackboard Learn

Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop

Word processing software

Google Docs
Microsoft Word

Education

doctoral degree or
master's degree
usually needed

Job Outlook

New job opportunities are likely in the future.

$66,590

$37,180

$135,020

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