English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1123.00

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.

Sample of reported job titles: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Creative Writing Professor, English Instructor, English Professor, Humanities Professor, Instructor, Lecturer, Literature Professor, Professor

Occupation-Specific Information

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ImportanceCategoryTask
95
 
Core
Teach writing or communication classes.
94
 
Core
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
92
 
Core
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
91
 
Core
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
89
 
Core
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
84
 
Core
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
80
 
Core
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as poetry, novel structure, and translation and adaptation.
80
 
Core
Assist students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class.
77
 
Core
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
76
 
Core
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
74
 
Core
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
74
 
Core
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
72
 
Core
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
72
 
Core
Teach classes using online technology.
69
 
Core
Schedule courses.
69
 
Core
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
68
 
Core
Write letters of recommendation for students.
66
 
Core
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
64
 
Core
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
60
 
Core
Participate in campus and community events.
59
 
Core
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
58
 
Core
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
55
 
Core
Participate in cultural and literary activities, such as traveling abroad and attending performing arts events.
66
 
Supplemental
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
65
 
Supplemental
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
61
 
Supplemental
Recruit, train, and supervise department personnel, such as faculty and student writing instructors.
54
 
Supplemental
Provide assistance to students in college writing centers.

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Worker Requirements

Education

How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation? Respondents said:

  • 58%
     
    responded: Doctoral degree required
  • 30%
     
    responded: Master’s degree required
  • 10%
     
    responded: Less than high school diploma required

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Worker Characteristics

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Occupational InterestInterest
100
 
Social — Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
63
 
Investigative — Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
53
 
Artistic — Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.

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Workforce Characteristics

Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2022)
$74,280 annual
State wages
Local wages
Employment (2022)
70,100 employees
Projected growth (2022-2032)
Little or no change
Projected job openings (2022-2032)
5,600
State trends
Top industries (2022)
Educational Services (100% employed in this sector)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2022 wage data external site and 2022-2032 employment projections external site. “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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Job Openings on the Web

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