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
Career Growth
Postsecondary English teachers can advance their careers by earning a doctorate degree. They may also move into administrative roles, such as department chair or dean.
Transferable Skills
The skills that postsecondary English teachers develop can be transferred to other careers, such as:
- Writing
- Editing
- Teaching
- Research
- Public speaking
Day-to-Day
The day-to-day work of a postsecondary English teacher may include:
