Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | Career

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Description

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.

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

Responsibility
Exposure to job hazards
Physical activity
Decision making
Repetitiveness
Level of competition
Time pressure

Industry areas

Education & Training

Job Outlook

Overall employment of postsecondary teachers is projected to grow 12 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 132,600 openings for postsecondary teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

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$77,030

State-by-state Salary

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$125,390

$45,790

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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

Doctoral degree 73%
Master's degree 17%
Bachelor's degree 8%
High school 0%
Some college 0%
Associate's degree 0%
Post baccalaureate 0%
Less than high school 0%
Post-doctoral training 0%
Post-master's certificate 0%
First professional degree 0%
Post-secondary certificate 0%

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Knowledge

Foreign Language
Education and Training
English Language
Philosophy and Theology
History and Archeology

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

Verbal skills
Critical thinking & problem solving
Equipment operation & maintenance
Math & science skills
Technology design & control
Leadership

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