English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

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Job Description: 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.

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary spend a lot of their time Thinking Creatively. They are naturally good at Speech Clarity, Written Expression, Oral Comprehension, and Written Comprehension. English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary are typically characterized as being Social and Artistic. They are usually very knowledgable about English Language, Education and Training, and Philosophy and Theology and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Writing.

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Work Activities

Thinking Creatively
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Getting Information
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Processing Information
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  

Abilities

Speech Clarity
  
Written Expression
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Written Comprehension
  
Oral Expression
  
Near Vision
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Originality
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Category Flexibility
  
Speech Recognition
  
Information Ordering
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Memorization
  
Selective Attention
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Speed of Closure
  
Far Vision
  
Time Sharing
  
Visualization
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Trunk Strength
  
Number Facility
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Auditory Attention
  

Interests

Social
  
Artistic
  
Investigative
  
Conventional
  
Enterprising
  
Realistic
  

Knowledge

English Language
  
Education and Training
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
Communications and Media
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
History and Archeology
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Clerical
  
Psychology
  
Geography
  
Fine Arts
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Administration and Management
  
Law and Government
  
Foreign Language
  
Mathematics
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Telecommunications
  
Transportation
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  
Economics and Accounting
  

Wages

California
$88,530  
 
New York
$78,530  
 
Rhode Island
$71,700  
 
Maryland
$69,340  
 
Florida
$68,660  
 
Connecticut
$67,790  
 
New Jersey
$67,220  
 
New Hampshire
$66,240  
 
Michigan
$66,180  
 
Massachusetts
$65,740  
 
Wyoming
$64,500  
 
Pennsylvania
$63,980  
 
Iowa
$63,340  
 
District of Columbia
$62,500  
 
New Mexico
$60,690  
 
Maine
$60,670  
 
Minnesota
$59,330  
 
Hawaii
$59,060  
 
Oregon
$58,830  
 
Utah
$58,580  
 
Arizona
$58,440  
 
North Carolina
$57,190  
 
South Carolina
$56,970  
 
Ohio
$56,150  
 
Indiana
$56,040  
 
Texas
$55,970  
 
Nebraska
$54,870  
 
Virginia
$53,730  
 
Louisiana
$52,550  
 
Wisconsin
$51,380  
 
Puerto Rico
$51,060  
 
Missouri
$50,990  
 
Georgia
$50,790  
 
Washington
$50,210  
 
South Dakota
$50,190  
 
Oklahoma
$49,840  
 
Mississippi
$49,050  
 
West Virginia
$48,360  
 
Colorado
$48,330  
 
Kentucky
$47,480  
 
Illinois
$46,670  
 
Arkansas
$46,150  
 
North Dakota
$45,090  
 
Idaho
$44,970  
 
Alabama
$44,900  
 
Montana
$44,060  
 
Kansas
$43,300  
 
Tennessee
$41,260  
 

Skills

Reading Comprehension
  
Writing
  
Learning Strategies
  
Speaking
  
Critical Thinking
  
Instructing
  
Active Listening
  
Monitoring
  
Active Learning
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Time Management
  
Coordination
  
Service Orientation
  
Systems Analysis
  
Persuasion
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Negotiation
  
Operations Analysis
  
Mathematics
  
Science
  
Management of Material Resources
  

Work Values

Relationships
  
Achievement
  
Working Conditions
  
Independence
  
Recognition
  
Support
  

Work Styles

Integrity
  
Dependability
  
Independence
  
Initiative
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Concern for Others
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Persistence
  
Innovation
  
Leadership
  
Attention to Detail
  
Cooperation
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Self Control
  
Social Orientation
  
Stress Tolerance
  

Work Context

Electronic Mail
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Contact With Others
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Public Speaking
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Telephone
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Letters and Memos
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Physical Proximity
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Time Pressure
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Level of Competition
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Consequence of Error
  
Degree of Automation
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Work Schedules
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  

-Every day-

Electronic Mail
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Public Speaking
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Telephone
  
Letters and Memos
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Never-

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Telephone
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Public Speaking
  
Electronic Mail
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Letters and Memos
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Time Pressure
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Time Pressure
  
Letters and Memos
  
Telephone
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Public Speaking
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Electronic Mail
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Time Pressure
  
Letters and Memos
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Very important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as poetry, novel structure, and translation and adaptation.
  
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  
Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks.
  
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional 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 campus and community events.
  
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  
Provide assistance to students in college writing centers.
  
Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.
  
Recruit, train, and supervise student writing instructors.
  
Act as advisers to student organizations.
  
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
  
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  
Participate in campus and community events.
  
Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks.
  
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as poetry, novel structure, and translation and adaptation.
  
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Act as advisers to student organizations.
  
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  
Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.
  
Provide assistance to students in college writing centers.
  
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
  
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
  
Recruit, train, and supervise student writing instructors.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as poetry, novel structure, and translation and adaptation.
  
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  
Participate in campus and community events.
  
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.
  
Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.
  
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  
Provide assistance to students in college writing centers.
  
Recruit, train, and supervise student writing instructors.
  
Act as advisers to student organizations.
  
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
  
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as poetry, novel structure, and translation and adaptation.
  
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  
Participate in campus and community events.
  
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  
Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.
  
Provide assistance to students in college writing centers.
  
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  
Act as advisers to student organizations.
  
Recruit, train, and supervise student writing instructors.
  
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
  
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  
Participate in campus and community events.
  
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  
Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks.
  
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as poetry, novel structure, and translation and adaptation.
  
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Act as advisers to student organizations.
  
Provide assistance to students in college writing centers.
  
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  
Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.
  
Recruit, train, and supervise student writing instructors.
  
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
  
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as poetry, novel structure, and translation and adaptation.
  
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  
Participate in campus and community events.
  
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  
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.
  
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  
Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Provide assistance to students in college writing centers.
  
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  
Act as advisers to student organizations.
  
Recruit, train, and supervise student writing instructors.
  
Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.
  
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
  
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks.
  
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  
Participate in campus and community events.
  
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as poetry, novel structure, and translation and adaptation.
  
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Recruit, train, and supervise student writing instructors.
  
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
  
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
  
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  
Act as advisers to student organizations.
  
Provide assistance to students in college writing centers.
  
Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as poetry, novel structure, and translation and adaptation.
  
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  
Participate in campus and community events.
  
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  
Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks.
  
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Provide assistance to students in college writing centers.
  
Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.
  
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
  
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
  
Act as advisers to student organizations.
  
Recruit, train, and supervise student writing instructors.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  
Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks.
  
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  
Participate in campus and community events.
  
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as poetry, novel structure, and translation and adaptation.
  
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
  
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
  
Recruit, train, and supervise student writing instructors.
  
Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.
  
Act as advisers to student organizations.
  
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  
Provide assistance to students in college writing centers.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Bachelor's Degree
  
Master's Degree
  
Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level
  
Doctoral Degree
  
Post-Doctoral Training