O*NET Career Intelligence

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

SOC 25-1124.00

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.

Zone 5 Educational Instruction and Library

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Speaking

4.4

Reading Comprehension

4.1

Instructing

4.1

Active Listening

4.0

Writing

4.0

Critical Thinking

3.9

Learning Strategies

3.9

Active Learning

3.8

Knowledge Areas 8

Foreign Language

4.7

English Language

4.6

Education and Training

4.5

Sociology and Anthropology

3.3

History and Archeology

3.3

Philosophy and Theology

3.1

Computers and Electronics

2.9

Communications and Media

2.9

Key Tasks

1Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

2Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

3Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

4Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

5Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.

Also Known As

Adjunct Instructor Adjunct Latin Professor Adjunct Spanish Instructor Arabic Language Instructor Arabic Professor Arabic Teacher Assistant Professor Assistant Professor of German Assistant Professor of Spanish Associate Professor