Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

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.

Tasks Include:

Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as how to speak and write a foreign language and the cultural aspects of areas where a particular language is used.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and activities.

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Projections Quick View:

Virginia: +0.7%

National: +1.0%

Education

Doctoral Degree

Job Zone:

Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Highest ($50,000 and up)

Median Earnings:

National

$78,760.00

State

$63,810.00

Regional

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Career Cluster:

Education & Training

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Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Education

Required Level of Education

Doctoral Degree = 73.42%
Master's Degree = 17.84%
Bachelor's Degree = 8.74%

Related Work Experience

Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 31.92%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 21%
None = 14.97%
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 14.62%
Over 10 years = 14.22%
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 2.93%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 0.34%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

None = 39.40%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 23.06%
Up to and including 1 month = 20.71%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 14.22%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 1.63%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 0.71%
Over 10 years = 0.26%

On-the-Job Training

None or short demonstration = 24.74%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 23.12%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 20.50%
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 14.74%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 14.26%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 1.64%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 1%

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Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as how to speak and write a foreign language and the cultural aspects of areas where a particular language is used.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and activities.
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in scholarly journals, books, or electronic media.
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
Participate in campus and community events.
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
Organize and direct study abroad programs.
Write letters of recommendation for students.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

Act as advisers to student organizations.
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
Develop and maintain Web pages for teaching-related purposes.

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Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
100.00	Foreign Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
84.25	English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
77.25	Education and Training	Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
57.75	History and Archeology	Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
56.25	Philosophy and Theology	Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
51.50	Sociology and Anthropology	Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
50.25	Administrative	Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
50.00	Geography	Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

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Skills

%	Subject	Description
78.00	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
75.00	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
75.00	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.
75.00	Writing	Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
75.00	Learning Strategies	Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
75.00	Instructing	Teaching others how to do something.
72.00	Active Learning	Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
68.75	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
65.50	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
62.50	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
62.50	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
56.25	Social Perceptiveness	Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
50.00	Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
50.00	Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.

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Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Abilities

%	Subject	Description
90.50	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
81.25	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
78.00	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
75.00	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
75.00	Written Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
75.00	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
65.50	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
59.50	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
59.50	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
56.25	Problem Sensitivity	The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
50.00	Information Ordering	The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
50.00	Selective Attention	The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

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Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
86.00	Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
83.00	Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
81.75	Working with Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
76.50	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
72.00	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
72.00	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
71.75	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
65.25	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
63.50	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
61.75	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
61.25	Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
60.50	Coaching and Developing Others	Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
58.25	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
57.50	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
54.75	Developing Objectives and Strategies	Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
51.50	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
51.00	Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
50.00	Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
49.75	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

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Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
90.25	Self-Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
86.25	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
83.75	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
83.75	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
82.75	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
81.75	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
81.25	Independence	Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
80.75	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
80.50	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
80.00	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
77.75	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
76.75	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
76.75	Innovation	Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
72.25	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
69.00	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
61.50	Social Orientation	Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

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Work Values

%	Subject	Description
83.33	Relationships	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
83.33	Independence	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
66.67	Achievement	Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
63.83	Working Conditions	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
61.17	Recognition	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

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Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Work Context

%	Subject	Description
98.40	Electronic Mail	How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
94.80	Indoors, Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
89.00	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
85.60	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
85.20	Public Speaking	How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?
82.20	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
80.00	Contact With Others	How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
76.00	Spend Time Sitting	How much does this job require sitting?
73.40	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
73.00	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
68.20	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
68.00	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?
65.60	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
65.40	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
65.40	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
61.80	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
61.60	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
61.00	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
56.00	Frequency of Conflict Situations	How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
54.40	Spend Time Standing	How much does this job require standing?

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Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Overall Experience
- Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
Job Training
- Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
Examples
- These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include pharmacists, lawyers, astronomers, biologists, clergy, physician assistants, and veterinarians.
Education
- Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

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Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Earnings Benefits*

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
United States	$48,230.00	$78,760.00	$103,340.00
Virginia	$43,230.00	$63,810.00	$81,460.00

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	$48,830.00	$66,970.00	$92,100.00
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	$48,390.00	$59,370.00	$80,290.00
Northern Virginia	$47,530.00	$62,330.00	$84,650.00
Piedmont Workforce	$57,260.00	$77,500.00	$106,660.00
Shenandoah Valley	$45,940.00	$64,440.00	$77,260.00
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

* Earnings Calculations:

Regional Earnings:
   Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
   Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.

National and State Earnings:
   Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
   Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Employment Projections

USA: 2023-2033

Virginia: 2022-2032

Regions: 2020-2030

	Current	Projected	% Change
United States	26,100	26,400	+1.0%
Virginia	856	862	+0.7%

Region	Current*	Projected	% Change
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

* - Estimated

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Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

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The following military job classifications are available for this occupation:

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Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Training and Teaching Others	4.5
Thinking Creatively	4.5
Working with Computers	4.5
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.0
Getting Information	4.0
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	4.0
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	4.0
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	3.5
Analyzing Data or Information	3.5
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	3.5
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	3.5
Coaching and Developing Others	3.5
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	3.5
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	3.5
Developing Objectives and Strategies	3.0
Scheduling Work and Activities	3.0
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	3.0
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	3.0
Processing Information	3.0
Documenting/Recording Information	3.0
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	3.0
Performing Administrative Activities	3.0
Assisting and Caring for Others	3.0
Communicating with People Outside the Organization	2.5
Developing and Building Teams	2.5
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	2.0
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	2.0
Staffing Organizational Units	2.0
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	2.0
Selling or Influencing Others	2.0
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	1.5
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	1.5
Controlling Machines and Processes	1.5
Performing General Physical Activities	1.5
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	1.5
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	1.5
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	1.5
Handling and Moving Objects	1.5
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	1.0
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	1.0
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	1.0

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Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Titles

Adjunct Instructor
Adjunct Latin Professor
Adjunct Spanish Instructor
Arabic Professor
Arabic Teacher
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor of German
Assistant Professor of Spanish
Associate Professor
Biblical Languages Professor
Bilingual Instructor
Bilingual Teacher
Chinese Language Professor
Chinese Teacher
College or University Faculty Member
College Professor
English Professor
Faculty Member
Foreign Language Instructor
Foreign Language Professor
Foreign Languages and Literature Professor
Foreign Languages Department Chair
Foreign Languages Professor
French Instructor
French Lecturer
French Professor
French Teacher
German Instructor
German Professor
German Teacher
Greek Professor
Hebrew Professor
Hebrew Teacher
Humanities Professor
Instructor
Instructor of Spanish
Italian Lecturer
Italian Teacher
Japanese Professor
Language Arts Teacher
Language Instructor
Language Specialist
Language Teacher
Lecturer
Lecturer of Portuguese
Modern Languages Professor
Professor
Professor of French
Professor of German
Professor of Languages
Professor of Romance Languages and Literatures
Russian Language Professor
Russian Teacher
Spanish Instructor
Spanish Language Lecturer
Spanish Lecturer
Spanish Literature Professor
Spanish Professor
Spanish Teacher
Swahili Teacher

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