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English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

General Information

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.

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Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Education & Training

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
+8%
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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$74,280

Median Military Salary Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.

$83,617

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State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$38,910
$102,920
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Doctoral degree 58%
  • Master's degree 30%
  • Less than high school 9%
  • Post-master's certificate 1%
  • High school 0%
  • Some college 0%
  • Bachelor's degree 0%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Social — You have an interest in helping, teaching, advising, assisting or providing service to others.
  • Artistic — You have an interest in creating visual artwork, performances, written works, food or music.
  • Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership

Knowledge

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

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