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English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

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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33 tasks23 core, 10 supplemental
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Code
25-1123.00SOC 2018: 25-1123

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  1. Task 1. Teach writing or communication classes.Core taskTask 21127Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2019
  2. Task 2. Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.Core taskTask 6311Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2019
  3. Task 3. Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.Core taskTask 6312Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2019
  4. Task 4. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.Core taskTask 6310Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2019
  5. Task 5. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.Core taskTask 6314Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2019
  6. Task 6. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.Core taskTask 6315Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2019
  7. Task 7. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as poetry, novel structure, and translation and adaptation.Core taskTask 6313Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2019
  8. Task 8. Assist students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class.Core taskTask 20093Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2019
  9. Task 9. Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.Core taskTask 6318Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2019
  10. Task 10. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.Core taskTask 6316Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2019
  11. Task 11. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.Core taskTask 6317Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2019
  12. Task 12. Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.Core taskTask 6321Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2019
  13. Task 13. Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.Core taskTask 6320Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2019
  14. Task 14. Teach classes using online technology.Core taskTask 20098Rated by 99 people who do the job, August 2019
  15. Task 15. Schedule courses.Core taskTask 21128Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2019
  16. Task 16. Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.Core taskTask 6322Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2019
  17. Task 17. Write letters of recommendation for students.Core taskTask 21129Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2019
  18. Task 18. Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.Core taskTask 6319Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2019
  19. Task 19. Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.Core taskTask 6323Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2019
  20. Task 20. Participate in campus and community events.Core taskTask 6324Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2019
  21. Task 21. Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.Core taskTask 6325Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2019
  22. Task 22. Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.Core taskTask 6326Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2019
  23. Task 23. Participate in cultural and literary activities, such as traveling abroad and attending performing arts events.Core taskTask 20094Rated by 99 people who do the job, August 2019
  24. Task 24. Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.Supplemental taskTask 6327Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2019
  25. Task 25. Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.Supplemental taskTask 6329Rated by 98 people who do the job, August 2019
  26. Task 26. Recruit, train, and supervise department personnel, such as faculty and student writing instructors.Supplemental taskTask 20096Rated by 99 people who do the job, August 2019
  27. Task 27. Provide assistance to students in college writing centers.Supplemental taskTask 6328Rated by 99 people who do the job, August 2019
  28. Task 28. Conduct staff performance evaluations.Supplemental taskTask 20097Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2019
  29. Task 29. Write original literary pieces.Supplemental taskTask 20095Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2019
  30. Task 30. Act as advisers to student organizations.Supplemental taskTask 6331Rated by 98 people who do the job, August 2019
  31. Task 31. Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.Supplemental taskTask 6332Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2019
  32. Task 32. Review manuscripts for publication in professional journals.Supplemental taskTask 21130Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2019
  33. Task 33. Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.Supplemental taskTask 6333Rated by 99 people who do the job, August 2019

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 25-1123
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