English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC Code: 25-1123 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
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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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $206,752,000 | $276,764,800 | $346,777,600 | $416,790,400 |
| El Centro, CA | $191,921,600 | $261,940,640 | $331,961,760 | $401,980,800 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $193,544,000 | $259,153,440 | $324,764,960 | $390,374,400 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $189,945,600 | $256,464,000 | $322,982,400 | $389,500,800 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $174,699,200 | $245,134,240 | $315,571,360 | $386,006,400 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $180,980,800 | $246,265,760 | $311,548,640 | $376,833,600 |
| Modesto, CA | $173,160,000 | $238,070,560 | $302,979,040 | $367,889,600 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $195,478,400 | $251,540,640 | $307,604,960 | $363,667,200 |
| Vallejo, CA | $187,241,600 | $245,716,640 | $304,193,760 | $362,668,800 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $174,054,400 | $233,785,760 | $293,515,040 | $353,246,400 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University | 9 | $60,400 |
| Texas Christian University | 9 | $68,989 |
| University of California, Berkeley | 8 | $94,904 |
| The University of Southern California | 8 | $84,798 |
| Case Western Reserve University | 8 | $58,960 |
| University of California, Los Angeles | 7 | $114,603 |
| University of Michigan | 7 | $70,462 |
| Texas Tech University | 7 | $55,044 |
| University of California at Santa Barbara | 7 | $80,411 |
| Cornell University | 6 | $65,461 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 23 | $73,243 |
| 2021 | 24 | $60,344 |
| 2022 | 30 | $73,545 |
| 2023 | 100 | $70,252 |
| 2024 | 157 | $71,114 |
| 2025 | 182 | $77,477 |
| 2026 | 19 | $68,171 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 4.8 | |
| Instructing | 4.6 | |
| Writing | 4.2 | |
| Speaking | 4.1 | |
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Learning Strategies | 4.0 | |
| Active Learning | 3.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 | |
| Monitoring | 3.6 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.4 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| English Language | 4.7 |
| Education and Training | 4.5 |
| Communications and Media | 4.1 |
| History and Archeology | 3.8 |
| Philosophy and Theology | 3.7 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 3.7 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.5 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.4 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Post-first professional | 58.4% |
| Doctoral degree | 30.4% |
| Less than high school | 9.6% |
| Post-doctoral training | 1.3% |
Typical Tasks
- 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.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Technology Skills
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