{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:41:10.226Z","occupation":{"soc":"25-1123.00","title":"English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary","group":"Educational Instruction & Library","sector":"61","jobZone":5,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers postsecondary English language and literature instruction from entry-level teaching through senior scholarly leadership in four-year college and research university environments.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Course syllabi and assignment handouts — draft and organize under faculty mentorship for undergraduate English composition or literature courses.","Student attendance records and grade logs — maintain accurately using institutional learning management systems in a postsecondary classroom setting.","Assigned course readings and primary texts — analyze and interpret using established critical frameworks when preparing for seminar instruction.","Introductory writing or communication classes — teach foundational concepts under departmental supervision at a four-year college or university.","Classroom discussions on literature or rhetoric — initiate and facilitate using structured prompts and guided questioning with undergraduate students.","Student written assignments and short papers — evaluate and return with formative written feedback aligned to course rubrics and learning objectives.","Undergraduate lectures on introductory topics such as poetry or narrative structure — prepare and deliver using standard pedagogical formats in a postsecondary setting.","Office hours and supplemental tutoring sessions — conduct to assist students who need additional coursework support outside the formal classroom.","Word processing and course management software — apply to create and distribute instructional materials within a university technology environment.","Active listening and social perceptiveness skills — demonstrate when responding to diverse student questions and contributions during class discussions."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Writing-intensive courses at the undergraduate level — teach routinely with reduced oversight, adjusting pacing and content based on observed student progress.","Student class work, papers, and multimodal assignments — evaluate and grade consistently using differentiated feedback strategies across varied genres and skill levels.","Comprehensive course syllabi, reading schedules, and graded assignment sequences — prepare and refine each semester to align with departmental learning outcomes.","Seminar and lecture discussions on topics such as translation, adaptation, and novel structure — facilitate with sustained intellectual engagement in graduate or upper-division settings.","Institutional grade records and compliance documentation — maintain with accuracy and timeliness using database and calendar scheduling software per university policy.","Existing course curricula and instructional methods — evaluate and revise periodically based on student performance data and evolving disciplinary scholarship.","Graduate or advanced undergraduate lectures on canonical and contemporary literary topics — prepare and deliver with independent scholarly authority in a research university context.","Individual student conferences and targeted academic coaching — conduct outside class to address writing development needs identified through formative assessment.","Learning strategies and critical thinking frameworks — apply when designing assignments that require students to synthesize sources across English language and literature domains.","Video creation, graphics software, and internet research tools — integrate into course delivery to support multimodal literacy instruction in a hybrid or in-person classroom."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Full-scope undergraduate and graduate writing and literature curricula — design, teach, and continuously improve autonomously across multiple course levels and formats.","Complex student writing including thesis-length and seminar papers — assess with expert critical judgment, providing detailed evaluative feedback that advances disciplinary thinking.","Non-routine pedagogical challenges such as student writing crises or contested textual interpretations — address independently by drawing on deep knowledge of English language, rhetoric, and literary theory.","Graduate seminars on specialized topics such as philosophy of language, cultural theory, or media translation — prepare and deliver with full scholarly authority and adaptive discussion leadership.","Curriculum review and course content revision cycles — lead at the program level, applying inductive and deductive reasoning to align offerings with institutional and disciplinary standards.","Undergraduate and graduate record-keeping, assessment integrity, and grade appeals — manage with sound judgment and decision-making within institutional governance frameworks.","Interdisciplinary course materials drawing on history, sociology, philosophy, and fine arts — develop and integrate to enrich students' critical and contextual understanding of literary texts.","Mentoring relationships with students writing honors theses, capstone projects, or graduate dissertations — sustain with empathy and structured scholarly guidance across multi-semester engagements.","Research-informed instructional methods including active learning and collaborative inquiry — implement and refine autonomously to address diverse learner needs in postsecondary English courses.","Complex problem-solving in instructional design — apply when resolving alignment gaps between course outcomes, accreditation standards, and student competency development in English and communications."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Departmental or program-wide English and literature curriculum strategy — set direction and lead revision cycles that align faculty instruction with institutional mission and accreditation requirements.","Emerging and junior faculty in postsecondary English instruction — mentor and develop through structured observation, feedback, and co-teaching partnerships across the department.","Institutional assessment frameworks for writing and communication competencies — design and implement at organizational scale, shaping evaluation standards across multiple programs.","Scholarly and pedagogical innovation in English, rhetoric, and media studies — drive by translating original research into transformative course designs and discipline-wide teaching practices.","Cross-departmental or interdisciplinary curriculum initiatives — lead collaboratively, persuading stakeholders and coordinating faculty to integrate English language and literary inquiry across academic units.","Graduate program admissions, advising structures, and degree requirements — shape through evidence-based policy recommendations made to deans and academic senates.","Departmental service orientation and professional culture — model and reinforce through public scholarship, community engagement, and sustained commitment to student success at the institutional level.","Strategic deployment of educational technology platforms and information retrieval tools — advocate for and oversee adoption across the department to advance equitable, high-quality instruction.","Accreditation self-study narratives and academic program reviews for English and literature — author and present to regional and disciplinary bodies on behalf of the institution.","Long-range intellectual vision for the discipline within the institution — articulate and champion in faculty governance, curriculum committees, and external professional associations."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}