Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC Code: 25-1124 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Foreign 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 | $218,982,400 | $286,942,240 | $354,904,160 | $422,864,000 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $190,112,000 | $265,318,560 | $340,523,040 | $415,729,600 |
| El Centro, CA | $142,188,800 | $220,833,600 | $299,478,400 | $378,123,200 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $162,801,600 | $230,353,760 | $297,903,840 | $365,456,000 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $118,393,600 | $199,519,840 | $280,648,160 | $361,774,400 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $118,955,200 | $199,451,200 | $279,947,200 | $360,443,200 |
| Vallejo, CA | $122,824,000 | $198,895,840 | $274,969,760 | $351,041,600 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $121,118,400 | $195,942,240 | $270,768,160 | $345,592,000 |
| Fresno, CA | $187,990,400 | $238,014,400 | $288,038,400 | $338,062,400 |
| Modesto, CA | $116,292,800 | $188,843,200 | $261,393,600 | $333,944,000 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| US ARMY DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE FOREIGN LANGUAGE CENTER | 138 | $70,608 |
| The President & Fellows of Middlebury College | 45 | $71,840 |
| University of Michigan | 41 | $60,271 |
| Duke University | 28 | $64,361 |
| The University of Southern California | 26 | $91,158 |
| New York University | 24 | $102,228 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | 23 | $69,339 |
| Harvard University | 22 | $87,449 |
| University of Arkansas | 21 | $40,535 |
| Yale University | 21 | $93,068 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 76 | $65,155 |
| 2021 | 90 | $59,662 |
| 2022 | 104 | $65,832 |
| 2023 | 301 | $67,238 |
| 2024 | 473 | $68,528 |
| 2025 | 502 | $334,651 |
| 2026 | 51 | $76,621 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 4.1 | |
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Learning Strategies | 4.0 | |
| Writing | 4.0 | |
| Instructing | 4.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Active Learning | 3.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 | |
| Monitoring | 3.6 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.5 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Foreign Language | 5.0 |
| English Language | 4.4 |
| Education and Training | 4.1 |
| History and Archeology | 3.3 |
| Philosophy and Theology | 3.2 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 3.1 |
| Administrative | 3.0 |
| Geography | 3.0 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Post-first professional | 73.4% |
| Doctoral degree | 17.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.7% |
Typical Tasks
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as how to speak and write a foreign language and the cultural aspects of areas where a particular language is used.
- Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Google Docs Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Zoom Adobe PageMaker American Sign Language ASL browser Audacity Blackboard Learn Blackboard software Calendar and scheduling software
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