Salary Breakdown
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Average
$71,930
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$45,560
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$63,740
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$103,600
ANNUAL
Projected Jobs
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
420
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Supporting Programs
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Top Expected Tasks
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
01
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
02
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
03
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
04
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
05
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as how to speak and write a foreign language and the cultural aspects of areas where a particular language is used.
06
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in scholarly journals, books, or electronic media.
07
Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and activities.
08
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
09
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
10
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
11
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Foreign Language
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
History and Archeology
KNOWLEDGE
Philosophy and Theology
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Instructing
SKILL
Learning Strategies
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
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