Occupation Summary

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

O*NET 25-1124.00

Description:

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.

Annual Wages:
$85,477.00
Employment Rate:
Employment is expected to increase by 8.39%.
Education Level:
Doctoral Degree. According to O*Net, the majority of people employed in this occupation have this level of education.
Endorsement:
Public Service

  1. Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  2. Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  3. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  4. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  5. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  6. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  7. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as how to speak and write a foreign language and the cultural aspects of areas where a particular language is used.
  8. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  9. Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
  10. Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and activities.
  11. Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  12. Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in scholarly journals, books, or electronic media.
  13. Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  14. Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  15. Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  16. Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  17. Participate in campus and community events.
  18. Act as advisers to student organizations.
  19. Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
  20. Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  21. Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
  22. Develop and maintain Web pages for teaching-related purposes.
  23. Organize and direct study abroad programs.
  24. Write letters of recommendation for students.


National Industry Employment Patterns


Industry % of Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary employed Annual Growth Rate
Colleges, universities, and professional schools 82.5 0.10
Junior colleges 15.8 0.00


Labor Market Information


2022 National employment 24,700
2022 Texas employment 1,431
Texas projected employment by 2032 1,551
Texas projected annual employment and Turnover openings through 2032 128




TEXAS COUNTY MAP BY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AREA
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Top 10 Relevant Knowledge Areas Relevant Importance Levels
Foreign Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
100.00%
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
87.40%
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
81.80%
History and Archeology
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
66.20%
Philosophy and Theology
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
65.00%
Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
61.20%
Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
60.20%
Geography
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
60.00%
Fine Arts
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
54.20%
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
50.80%


Top 10 Relevant Skill Areas Relevant Importance Levels
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
82.40%
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
80.00%
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
80.00%
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
80.00%
Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
80.00%
Instructing
Teaching others how to do something.
80.00%
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
77.60%
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
75.00%
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
72.40%
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
70.00%


Top 10 Relevant Abilities Relevant Importance Levels
Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
92.40%
Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
85.00%
Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
82.40%
Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
80.00%
Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
80.00%
Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
80.00%
Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
72.40%
Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
67.60%
Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
67.60%
Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
65.00%


  • Training and Teaching Others
    -- Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
  • Thinking Creatively
    -- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
  • Working with Computers
    -- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
    -- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
    -- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Other Activities


  • Independence
    - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
  • Relationships
    - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.



Tools

Compact disk players or recorders: Compact disk CD players;

Desktop computers: Desktop computers;

Digital camcorders or video cameras: Digital video cameras;

Digital cameras: Compact digital cameras;

Digital video disk players or recorders: Digital video disk DVD players;

Epidiascopes: Opaque projectors;

High capacity removable media drives: Universal serial bus USB flash drives;

Inkjet printers: Poster printers;

Laser fax machine: Laser facsimile machines;

Laser printers: Computer laser printers;

Liquid crystal display projector: Liquid crystal display LCD projectors;

Microphone stand: Microphone podiums;

Microphones: Handheld microphones; Wireless microphones;

MP3 players or recorders: MP3 digital voice recorders;

Multimedia projectors: Multimedia projection equipment; Computer projectors;

Notebook computers: Laptop computers;

Overhead projectors: Overhead data projectors;

Photocopiers: Photocopying equipment;

Portable data input terminals: Interactive whiteboard controllers; Student response systems;

Projection screens or displays: Projector screens;

Scanners: Computer data input scanners;

Scientific calculator: Digital calculators;

Slide projectors: Carousel slide projectors;

Special purpose telephones: Multi-line telephone systems;

Tablet computers: Tablet computers;

Teleconference equipment: Conference telephones;

Televisions: Television monitors; Liquid crystal display LCD televisions;

Touch screen monitors: Interactive whiteboards;

Videoconferencing systems: Videoconferencing equipment;

Web cameras: Webcams;


Technology

Calendar and scheduling software: Calendar and scheduling software;

Computer based training software: Blackboard Learn; Course management system software; Desire2Learn LMS software; Learning management system LMS; Sakai CLE; Moodle;

Data base user interface and query software: Blackboard software;

Desktop communications software: Skype;

Desktop publishing software: QuarkXPress; Adobe PageMaker;

Dictionary software: American Sign Language ASL browser;

Electronic mail software: Email software; Microsoft Outlook;

Foreign language software: Computer assisted language learning CALL software;

Graphics or photo imaging software: Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Photoshop;

Information retrieval or search software: DOC Cop; iParadigms Turnitin;

Internet browser software: Web browser software;

Music or sound editing software: Audacity;

Office suite software: Microsoft Office software;

Optical character reader OCR or scanning software: Image scanning software;

Presentation software: Microsoft PowerPoint;

Spreadsheet software: Microsoft Excel;

Video conferencing software: Zoom;

Word processing software: Microsoft Word; Google Docs; Collaborative editing software;


Related O*NET occupational titles for Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary include:
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  • 25-1061.00 Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
  • 25-1062.00 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
  • 25-2021.00 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
  • 25-1123.00 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
  • 25-1125.00 History Teachers, Postsecondary
  • 27-3091.00 Interpreters and Translators
  • 25-2022.00 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
  • 25-1126.00 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
  • 25-2031.00 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education


Sources of Additional Information
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  • Contact Texas Workforce Commission
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    ** The information in this report may be derived from many sources like O*NET, BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), OOH (Occupational Outlook Handbook), and Career One Stop.