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.
On-The-Job Responsibilities:
Statewide
Typical Degree: Doctoral or professional degree
Employed as of 2023: 186
2033 Projected Openings: 146
Entry Level Salary: $47,110
Median Salary: $70,150
Experienced Level Salary: $105,900
Associated Local Workforce Area:
*values presented are at the Local Workforce Area level
Employed as of 2023:
2033 Projected Openings:
Entry Level Salary:
Median Salary:
Experienced Level Salary:
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.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
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.
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Instructing
Teaching others how to do something.
Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Asbury University
French Language and Literature
Asbury University
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
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Spanish Language and Literature
Bellarmine University
Spanish Language and Literature
Berea College
Spanish Language and Literature
Berea College
French Language and Literature
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