Postsecondary English Teacher
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Postsecondary English teachers are responsible for teaching English courses at the college level. They may teach courses in literature, composition, creative writing, and other English-related subjects. Postsecondary English teachers typically have a master's degree in English or a related field, and they may also have experience teaching at the secondary level.
Responsibilities
Postsecondary English teachers typically have the following responsibilities:
- Teaching English courses at the college level
- Developing and delivering lesson plans
- Grading student work
- Providing feedback to students
- Advising students on academic matters
- Conducting research in their field
- Publishing scholarly articles
- Attending conferences
- Serving on committees
Education and Training
Postsecondary English teachers typically need a master's degree in English or a related field. Some states may require teachers to have a teaching license. Postsecondary English teachers may also have experience teaching at the secondary level.
Skills
Postsecondary English teachers typically have the following skills:
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong writing skills
- Knowledge of English literature and grammar
- Ability to develop and deliver lesson plans
- Ability to grade student work
- Ability to provide feedback to students
- Ability to conduct research
- Ability to publish scholarly articles
- Ability to attend conferences
- Ability to serve on committees
