Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 38,910 - 137,860; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Foreign Language and Literature Professor to teach language and literature courses. Responsibilities include maintaining student records, advising, conducting research, and participating in community events. Ideal candidates should possess strong speaking, writing, and instructional skills. The typical salary range for this role is between $38,910 and $137,860 annually, depending on qualifications and location. This position offers an opportunity to engage with students and contribute to the academic community.

Responsibilities

• Teach languages and literature courses in various languages.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Conduct research and publish findings.
• Participate in campus and community events.
• Collaborate with colleagues on teaching and research issues.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula and instructional methods.

Skills

Speaking

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Writing

Learning Strategies

Instructing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Web browser software

Data entry software

Email software

Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop

Google Docs

Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator

Blackboard

Learning management system LMS

Collaborative editing software

Sakai CLE

iParadigms Turnitin

Course management system software

Desire2Learn

Job description

Foreign Language and Literature Professor

Foreign Language & Literature Professor Definition 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.

Daily Life Of a Foreign Language & Literature Professor

• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Act as advisers to student organizations.
• Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in scholarly journals, books, or electronic media.
• Participate in campus and community events.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.

Qualities of a Foreign Language & Literature Professor

Foreign Language and Literature Professors state the following job skills are important in their day-to-day work.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.

Other Foreign Language & Literature Professor Job Titles

• Adjunct Spanish Instructor
• Arabic Professor
• Hebrew Teacher
• Professor of Languages
• Humanities Professor

Foreign Language & Literature Professor Employment Estimates

There were about 35,000 jobs for Foreign Language and Literature Professor in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 11.7% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 4,100 new jobs for Foreign Language and Literature Professor by 2026.

Foreign Language & Literature Professor Salary

The typical yearly salary for Foreign Language and Literature Professors is between $38,910 and $137,860.

Foreign Language and Literature Professors who work in California, Rhode Island, or New Jersey, make the highest salaries.

Tools & Technologies Used by Foreign Language & Literature Professors

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Foreign Language and Literature Professors may use on a daily basis:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Web browser software
• Data entry software
• Email software
• Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
• Google Docs
• Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
• Blackboard
• Calendar and scheduling software
• Learning management system LMS
• Blackboard Learn
• Collaborative editing software
• Sakai CLE
• iParadigms Turnitin
• Course management system software
• Desire2Learn

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