Foreign Language & Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Also Called: French Professor, Professor, Spanish Instructor, Spanish Professor

What Foreign Language & Literature Teachers, Postsecondary do

Teach languages and literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Industry Areas:

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Duration of Typical Work Week
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work
  • Freedom to Make Decisions

Tools

  • Microphones
  • Televisions
  • Portable data input terminals
  • Multimedia projectors
  • Teleconference equipment

Technology

Word processing software
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
Computer based training software
Blackboard Learn
Moodle
Electronic mail software
Email software
Microsoft Outlook

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Instructing
  • Learning Strategies
  • Reading Comprehension

Knowledge

Arts and Humanities
foreign language
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Math and Science
sociology and anthropology
geography
Business
administrative services

Education

  • 73% Doctoral degree
  • 18% Master's degree
  • 9% Bachelor's degree

Experience

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

  • Artistic (Creator)
  • Investigative (Thinker)
  • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

  • Self Control
  • Persistence
  • Dependability
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Achievement/Effort
  • Concern for Others

Values

  • Independence
  • Relationships
  • Achievement

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Foreign Language & Literature Teachers, Postsecondary across the country typically make.

$23.19 / hour
$48,230 /year

Entry Level

$37.87 / hour
$78,760 /year

Median Level

$65.51 / hour
$136,260 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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