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English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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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This source lists 33 tasks, including 23 marked Core and 10 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2019.

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33 tasks shown

Core · Task 21127 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Teach writing or communication classes.

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Core · Task 6311 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 6312 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 6310 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

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Core · Task 6314 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 6315 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 6313 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 20093 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 6318 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 6316 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 6317 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

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Core · Task 6321 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 6320 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 20098 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Teach classes using online technology.

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Core · Task 21128 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Schedule courses.

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Core · Task 6322 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

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Core · Task 21129 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Write letters of recommendation for students.

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Core · Task 6319 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.

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Core · Task 6323 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 6324 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Participate in campus and community events.

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Core · Task 6325 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

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Core · Task 6326 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

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Core · Task 20094 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

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

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Supplemental · Task 6327 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

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

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Supplemental · Task 6329 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.

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Supplemental · Task 20096 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

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

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Supplemental · Task 6328 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Provide assistance to students in college writing centers.

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Supplemental · Task 20097 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Conduct staff performance evaluations.

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Supplemental · Task 20095 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Write original literary pieces.

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Supplemental · Task 6331 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Act as advisers to student organizations.

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Supplemental · Task 6332 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

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Supplemental · Task 21130 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Review manuscripts for publication in professional journals.

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Supplemental · Task 6333 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.

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