English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
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.
47 alternate job titles:
Adjunct English Instructor
Adjunct Instructor
Adjunct Professor
Adjunct Writing Instructor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Children's Literature Professor
Classics Teacher
College Faculty Member
College Professor
Composition Instructor
Composition Professor
Composition Teacher
Contemporary English Literature Professor
Creative Writing English Professor
Creative Writing Professor
Creative Writing Teacher
Developmental English Instructor
Developmental Reading Instructor
English Adjunct
English Adjunct Instructor
English Composition Instructor
English Faculty Member
English Instructor
English Language Instructor
English Lecturer
English Professor
English Teacher
Etymology Professor
Etymology Teacher
Faculty Member
Humanities Professor
Instructor
Language Arts Teacher
Languages Instructor
Lecturer
Literature Instructor
Literature Professor
Medieval English Literature Professor
Online English Instructor
Professor
Reading Instructor
Reading Professor
Seventeenth-Century English Literature Professor
Teacher
University Faculty Member
Victorian Literature Professor
Salary Information
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary: $78,270 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Guide class discussions. | Communication |
| Evaluate student work. | Analysis |
| Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs. | Analysis |
| Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. | Analysis |
| Research topics in area of expertise. | Analysis |
| Evaluate performance of educational staff. | Analysis |
| Develop instructional materials. | Development |
| Develop instructional objectives. | Development |
| Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization. | Development |
| Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge. | Development |
| Teach humanities courses at the college level. | General |
| Prepare tests. | General |
| Advise students on academic or career matters. | General |
| Select educational materials or equipment. | General |
| Order instructional or library materials or equipment. | General |
| Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise. | General |
| Serve on institutional or departmental committees. | General |
| Plan community programs or activities for the general public. | General |
| Promote educational institutions or programs. | General |
| Perform student enrollment or registration activities. | General |
| Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials. | General |
| Tutor students who need extra assistance. | General |
| Direct department activities. | General |
| Write grant proposals. | General |
| Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies. | General |
| Train staff members. | General |
| Direct activities of subordinates. | General |
| Teach online courses. | General |
| Teach classes in area of specialization. | General |
| Schedule instructional activities. | General |
| Prepare staff schedules or work assignments. | General |
| Prepare activity or work schedules. | General |
| Write reports or evaluations. | General |
| Proofread documents, records, or other files to ensure accuracy. | General |
| Edit written materials. | General |
| Edit documents. | General |
| Maintain student records. | Maintenance |
| Supervise student research or internship work. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Adobe Illustrator | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Adobe Photoshop | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Apple Safari | Internet browser software |
| Google Docs | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Learning management system LMS | Computer based training software |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | Document management software |
| Apple QuickTime | Video creation and editing software |
| Blackboard Collaborate | Computer based training software |
| Blackboard Learn | Computer based training software |
| Calendar and scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Collaborative editing software | Word processing software |
| Course management system software | Computer based training software |
| DOC Cop | Information retrieval or search software |
| Desire2Learn LMS software | Computer based training software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Google Chrome | Internet browser software |
| Graphics creation software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Image scanning software | Optical character reader OCR or scanning software |
| Lucidchart | Process mapping and design software |
| Moodle | Computer based training software |
| Sakai CLE | Computer based training software |
| VLC Media Player | Music or sound editing software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| iParadigms Turnitin | Information retrieval or search software |
| Blackboard software | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| National Board Certification - Adolescence and Young Adulthood - English Language Arts | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Not Available |
| National Board Certification - Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood - English as a New Language | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Not Available |
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