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:
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- 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
- philisophy and religion
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
Communications
- multimedia
Math and Science
- sociology and anthropology
Skills
Basic Skills
- reading work related information
- talking to others
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
- teaching people how to do something
- looking for ways to help people
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:
- Analytical Thinking
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Achievement/Effort
- Attention to Detail
- Persistence
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
- Collaborative editing software
- Microsoft Word
Education
master's degree or
doctoral degree
usually needed
doctoral degree
usually needed
Job Outlook
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$64,910
$36,770
$135,630
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