Salary Breakdown
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Average
$74,030
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$46,980
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$63,740
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$103,890
ANNUAL
Projected Jobs
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
920
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Supporting Programs
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Top Expected Tasks
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.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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
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