Occupation information for Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary District Of Columbia

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.

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Currently Employed: 670

Projected Annual Job Openings: 80

Typical Hourly Wage: Not Available

Typical Annual Salary: $65,780 - $100,350

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typical training

Typical education needed for entry: Doctoral or professional degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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typical job duties
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • 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.
  • Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in scholarly journals, books, or electronic media.
  • Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and activities.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Compact disk players or recorders
  • Microphones
  • Multimedia projectors
  • Portable data input terminals
  • Televisions

Technology:
  • Computer based training software
  • Desktop publishing software
  • Electronic mail software
  • Graphics or photo imaging software
  • Word processing software