English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

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

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

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as poetry, novel structure, and translation and adaptation.

Teach writing classes.

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

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

Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

Assist students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class.

Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.

Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.

Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

Write original literary pieces.

Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.

Recruit, train, and supervise department personnel, such as faculty and student writing instructors.

Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

Provide assistance to students in college writing centers.

Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.

Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.

Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

Participate in cultural and literary activities, such as traveling abroad and attending performing arts events.

Participate in campus and community events.

Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

Conduct staff performance evaluations.

Teach classes using online technology.

Act as advisers to student organizations.

Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.

Teach writing or communication classes.

Review manuscripts for publication in professional journals.

Write letters of recommendation for students.

Schedule courses.