English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature.
About the profession
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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Based on the English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Enterprising
Leading, persuading, business
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Resident/Fellow English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary → Practitioner English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary → Senior English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary → Department Lead English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
137K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $48,090 - $70,343/year With equity/bonuses: $52,899 - $84,412 Top markets (SF/NYC): $55,303 - $84,412 Execute core tasks using Reading…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers. 10am — Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $33,663 - $63,309 Year 2-3: Junior level $70,343 - $87,965 Year 4-6: Mid level $87,965 - $95,373 Year 7-10: Senior level $95,373 - $120,590 Year 10+:…
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