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Wake up, have breakfast, do yoga, prep classes, have lunch, teach classes, have dinner, go out for drinks with friends, go to bed.
CAREER
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$75,930
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+6.3% (as fast as the average)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Do
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.
Other Job Titles English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary May Have
English Instructor, English Professor, Instructor, Professor
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
There are no typical work days and that's what I love about my work. I typically teach between two and three classes a week with office hours each day I teach and about two hours of writing at the end of each day. But my schedule bounces around depending on the needs of students outside of class and other non-teaching duties.
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- 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.
Education
Level of Education Attained by English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Doctoral degree (58%)
Doctoral degree
Less than high school diploma
Master's degree
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
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Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
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Certification / License
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Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
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Graduate
English Language and Literature, General
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
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You have to have a passion for teaching be able to instill confidence in students. Love learning, reading, and writing. Advocate for others and for causes that you care about.
English Teacher ,
A general knowledge of the mechanics of English grammar. You don't need to be a grammar guru, but you shouldn't despise it.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
High School Students
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Learning English grammar.
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College Students
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