{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:22.649Z","occupation":{"soc":"25-1124.00","title":"Foreign 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 foreign language and literature instruction from initial teaching assignments through distinguished scholarly and departmental leadership at research universities and four-year colleges.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Course syllabi and homework assignments — draft and format under faculty mentorship for an introductory undergraduate foreign language course.","Student attendance records and grade logs — enter and maintain accurately using institutional learning management software during a first teaching assignment.","Written assignments and short compositions — evaluate against provided rubrics and return with structured feedback to beginning language learners.","Classroom discussions on target-language topics — facilitate introductory exchanges using prepared prompts under the guidance of a supervising instructor.","Lecture content on foreign language grammar and pronunciation — deliver to small undergraduate sections using prepared notes and approved course materials.","Scholarly literature in the target language field — read and summarize current research to build awareness of disciplinary developments.","Examinations and quizzes — compile and administer using department-approved templates and assessment formats in a university language course.","Word processing and desktop publishing software — use to produce course handouts, study guides, and formatted reading packets for distribution to students.","Foreign language software and dictionary tools — apply to support vocabulary instruction and pronunciation modeling in a technology-equipped classroom.","Professional organization membership and conference attendance — participate as a new faculty member to begin building scholarly networks within the field."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Course syllabi and assignment sequences — design independently, aligning learning objectives with departmental outcomes for multi-level undergraduate language courses.","Student grade records and performance data — maintain systematically using database and calendar scheduling software, meeting all institutional reporting deadlines without oversight.","Class work, essays, and research papers — evaluate with nuanced written commentary that addresses both linguistic accuracy and cultural content for undergraduate and graduate students.","Seminar and lecture discussions on language, literature, and culture — initiate and moderate with reduced supervision, adjusting facilitation strategies to diverse student engagement levels.","Lectures on cultural aspects and sociolinguistic contexts of the target language region — prepare and deliver to undergraduate classes, incorporating current scholarship and multimedia resources.","Original research findings — draft and submit to peer-reviewed scholarly journals, contributing to knowledge production in the foreign language or literature specialty.","Disciplinary developments — track consistently by engaging with current publications, attending departmental colloquia, and participating actively in at least one professional organization.","Examinations including oral and written components — compile, administer, and grade, adapting assessment formats to measure both communicative competence and literary analysis skills.","Learning strategies differentiated by proficiency level — apply in course design, selecting instructional methods that accommodate heritage speakers alongside novice learners.","Graphics, photo imaging, and music or sound editing software — integrate into instructional materials to produce culturally authentic multimedia content for language and literature courses."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Course materials across the full undergraduate and graduate curriculum — design autonomously, mapping syllabi and assessment instruments to program-level learning outcomes in a research university context.","Complex student performance patterns across multiple course sections — monitor using institutional data systems, identifying at-risk learners and adjusting pedagogical approaches without supervisory direction.","Graduate seminar papers and capstone projects — evaluate with expert critical feedback that situates student work within current theoretical and disciplinary debates in foreign language study.","Advanced graduate discussions on literary theory, linguistics, and cultural studies — facilitate with intellectual authority, drawing out original student contributions and managing competing scholarly perspectives.","Specialized lectures on literary movements, historical contexts, and philosophical dimensions of target-language cultures — deliver to graduate audiences, synthesizing interdisciplinary scholarship fluently.","Peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, or scholarly monographs — produce and publish independently, establishing a recognized research agenda in the foreign language or literature field.","Non-routine curricular challenges such as low-enrollment language programs or interdisciplinary course proposals — solve through critical analysis, stakeholder consultation, and evidence-based decision making.","Comprehensive examinations for graduate students — design, administer, and assess, evaluating mastery of language proficiency alongside depth of literary and cultural knowledge.","Computer-based training and information retrieval software — deploy strategically to differentiate instruction and support independent research skill development in graduate seminars.","Field developments in foreign language pedagogy, literary theory, and area studies — synthesize through ongoing reading, conference presentations, and peer collaboration to keep courses at the scholarly frontier."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Language and literature program curriculum — lead comprehensive review and redesign, setting the intellectual direction for the department's undergraduate and graduate offerings at an institutional level.","Junior faculty and graduate teaching assistants — mentor in course design, classroom facilitation, and scholarly writing, shaping the pedagogical identity of the department over time.","Departmental assessment frameworks and grading standards — establish and institutionalize, ensuring coherent evaluation practices across all instructors and course levels within the program.","Scholarly discourse at the intersection of foreign language, cultural theory, and interdisciplinary humanities — advance through distinguished publication record and national or international conference leadership.","Strategic faculty hiring and curriculum development decisions — inform through expert judgment on disciplinary trends, aligning departmental growth with institutional mission and evolving student needs.","External grant applications and funded research programs — lead to secure resources that sustain laboratory language facilities, faculty development, and community language initiatives.","Professional organizations and editorial boards in foreign language and literature — serve in leadership roles that influence scholarly standards, publication norms, and disciplinary policy nationally.","Institutional language learning technology infrastructure — evaluate and advocate for, guiding procurement and integration decisions that affect teaching quality across the college or university.","Collaborative cross-departmental and international academic partnerships — initiate and sustain, expanding study abroad programs, joint degree pathways, and research exchanges in target-language regions.","Departmental response to complex, systemic challenges such as declining language enrollment or accreditation review — lead with vision, marshaling data, faculty expertise, and administrative resources toward durable solutions."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}