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English Language / Literature Professor

Education and Training
Post-secondary Educators
English Language / Literature Professor

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.

At a Glance

English Language / Literature Professor earns an average of $86,840/yr. Typical education: Associate degree. Experience: 3 years. Top skills: Teaching, English Language, Communication.

Avg Annual Salary

$86,840/yr

Typical Education

Associate degree

Experience

3 years

Job Postings

2

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Wage

$78,270/yr

Growth (2024-34)

0.0%

Education

Doctoral or professional degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (13)

Linguistics

4.8

Continuous Improvement Process

4.8

Professional Writing

4.8

Curriculum Development

4.6

Cultural Diversity

4.5

Service Improvement

4.3

Rhetoric

4.2

Internal Medicine

4.1

Teaching English As A Second Language

4.0

Language Arts

4.0

Turnaround Time

3.9

Higher Education

3.8

Common Skills (16)

Teaching

5.0

Communication

4.9

Teamwork

4.7

Leadership

4.6

Ethical Standards And Conduct

4.5

Report Writing

4.5

Strong Work Ethic

4.4

Business Administration

4.3

Professionalism

4.3

Management

4.2

Mentorship

4.1

Self-Motivation

4.1

Grammar

3.9

Certifications (1)

Master Of Business Administration (MBA)

4.4

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