English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
O*NET Code: 25-1123.00
Education Level
Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Master's/Doctoral degree
Description
Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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💼 Also Known As
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⚡ Skills (18)
Reading Comprehension5/100
Instructing5/100
Writing4/100
Speaking4/100
Active Listening4/100
Learning Strategies4/100
Active Learning4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Monitoring4/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
+ 8 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (31)
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📊 Skills Comparison
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Transition Difficulty: Easy (93% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (14)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Speaking
Current: 4Target: 5
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Instructing
Current: 5Target: 4
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Learning Strategies
Current: 4Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 5Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 4
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 3
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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