Description

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.

Interests

Social
Investigative
Artistic

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Work Values

Relationships
Achievement
Working Conditions

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Work Styles

Integrity
Cooperation
Dependability
Adaptability/Flexibility
Self-Control

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Tasks

Teach writing or communication classes.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

Work Activities

Training and Teaching Others
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Thinking Creatively

Detailed Work Activities

Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Technology Skills

Graphics or photo imaging software
Computer based training software
Word processing software
Internet browser software
Electronic mail software

Abilities

Written Comprehension
Oral Expression
Oral Comprehension
Written Expression
Speech Clarity

Skills

Reading Comprehension
Instructing
Writing
Speaking
Active Listening

Knowledge

English Language
Education and Training
Communications and Media
History and Archeology
Philosophy and Theology

Most Common Education Level

The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.

Certificates

These are the certification(s) applicable to English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary:

Certificate name

National Board Certification - Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood - English as a New Language

Certifying Organization

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

Type

Specialty

Certificate name

National Board Certification - English Language Arts - Adolescence and Young Adulthood

Certifying Organization

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

Type

Specialty

Certificate name

Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Certifying Organization

Boston Language Institute

Type

Specialty

Certificate name	Certifying Organization	Type
National Board Certification - Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood - English as a New Language	National Board for Professional Teaching Standards	Specialty
National Board Certification - English Language Arts - Adolescence and Young Adulthood	National Board for Professional Teaching Standards	Specialty
Teaching English as a Foreign Language	Boston Language Institute	Specialty

Income Percentile

The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.

Income Percentile	Annual Income
Low (10%)	$47,540
Median (50%)	$78,270
High (90%)	$154,800

Income by Experience

This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).

Experience	Income
Entry Level	N/A
Mid Level	N/A
Senior Level	N/A
Expert Level	N/A

Employability

There are currently 70,100 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 70,900 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 1%.

The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.

Projected Job Growth of 1%

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