# 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. - Code: 25-1123.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 25-1123) - Family: [Education & Library](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-25), one of its 68 occupations - Tasks: 33 tasks (23 core and 10 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/25-1123.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/25-1123.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Teach writing or communication classes. Core task · Task 21127 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2019 2. Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers. Core task · Task 6311 · Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2019 3. Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. Core task · Task 6312 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2019 4. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions. Core task · Task 6310 · Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2019 5. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records. Core task · Task 6314 · Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2019 6. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction. Core task · Task 6315 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2019 7. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as poetry, novel structure, and translation and adaptation. Core task · Task 6313 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2019 8. Assist students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class. Core task · Task 20093 · Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2019 9. Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. Core task · Task 6318 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2019 10. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others. Core task · Task 6316 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2019 11. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students. Core task · Task 6317 · Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2019 12. Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media. Core task · Task 6321 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2019 13. Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues. Core task · Task 6320 · Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2019 14. Teach classes using online technology. Core task · Task 20098 · Rated by 99 people who do the job, August 2019 15. Schedule courses. Core task · Task 21128 · Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2019 16. Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues. Core task · Task 6322 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2019 17. Write letters of recommendation for students. Core task · Task 21129 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2019 18. Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks. Core task · Task 6319 · Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2019 19. Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues. Core task · Task 6323 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2019 20. Participate in campus and community events. Core task · Task 6324 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2019 21. Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities. Core task · Task 6325 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2019 22. Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments. Core task · Task 6326 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2019 23. Participate in cultural and literary activities, such as traveling abroad and attending performing arts events. Core task · Task 20094 · Rated by 99 people who do the job, August 2019 24. Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work. Supplemental task · Task 6327 · Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2019 25. Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head. Supplemental task · Task 6329 · Rated by 98 people who do the job, August 2019 26. Recruit, train, and supervise department personnel, such as faculty and student writing instructors. Supplemental task · Task 20096 · Rated by 99 people who do the job, August 2019 27. Provide assistance to students in college writing centers. Supplemental task · Task 6328 · Rated by 99 people who do the job, August 2019 28. Conduct staff performance evaluations. Supplemental task · Task 20097 · Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2019 29. Write original literary pieces. Supplemental task · Task 20095 · Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2019 30. Act as advisers to student organizations. Supplemental task · Task 6331 · Rated by 98 people who do the job, August 2019 31. Write grant proposals to procure external research funding. Supplemental task · Task 6332 · Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2019 32. Review manuscripts for publication in professional journals. Supplemental task · Task 21130 · Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2019 33. Provide professional consulting services to government or industry. 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