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Professor of English

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March 29, 2024 3 minute read

Becoming a Professor of English involves teaching, research, and service. Most Professors of English have a Master's Degree in English or English Education. Some may have a terminal degree such as a Ph.D. in English or English Education. The duties of a Professor of English focuses on preparing and delivering lectures, grading papers, advising students, working with students on independent projects, conducting research, publishing research, writing grants, and attending conferences. Some Professors of English work primarily as researchers, while others work primarily as teachers. Those who work primarily as teachers may have more face time with students, while those who work primarily as researchers may have more face time with other researchers.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities of a Professor of English

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Salaries for Professor of English

City
Median
New York
$150,000
San Francisco
$153,000
Seattle
$172,000
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City
Median
New York
$150,000
San Francisco
$153,000
Seattle
$172,000
Austin
$125,000
Toronto
$120,000
London
£84,000
Paris
€51,000
Berlin
€89,000
Tel Aviv
₪524,000
Singapore
S$141,000
Beijing
¥138,000
Shanghai
¥212,000
Shenzhen
¥400,000
Bengalaru
₹457,000
Delhi
₹190,000
Bars indicate relevance. All salaries presented are estimates. Completion of this course does not guarantee or imply job placement or career outcomes.

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