Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature.

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1. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

2. Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

3. Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

4. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as poetry, novel structure, and translation and adaptation.

5. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

6. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.

7. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

8. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

9. Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

10. Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks.

11. Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.

Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

Philosophy and Theology - Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.

Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

History and Archeology - Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.

Fine Arts - Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Education: A bachelor's degree is the minimum formal education required for these occupations. However, many also require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Training: Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

The college search results are undergraduate programs associated with English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary. Further education may also be required to pursue this career.

The training search results include both short and long-term programs associated with English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary, and may be more appropriate for adult and non-traditional students. Further training may also be required to pursue this career.

In NY the average wage for this occupation was:

$43,050 for entry level workers, and $84,380 for experienced workers.

Based on the total number of annual openings and its growth rate, the employment prospects for this occupation are described as .

During 2002, there were approximately 3,440 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary employed in NY.

We estimate that in 2012 there will be 4,320  employed in NY. This represents an increase of 88 job(s) each year, and a total of 166 job openings each year.

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