Professor of English
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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
During a typical day, a Professor of English may be preparing for a lecture, advising a student, grading papers, working with a student on an independent project, writing a grant, or working on research. Their day may also involve working on a journal article or book, attending a meeting, or answering emails.
