O*NET-SOC 25-1124.00

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

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Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.Core6335
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.Core6337
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.Core6334
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.Core6336
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.Core6340
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in scholarly journals, books, or electronic media.Core6345
Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and activities.Core6343
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.Core6338
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.Core6341
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.Core6339
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.Core6342
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.Supplemental6353
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.Core6344
Write letters of recommendation for students.Core21131
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.Core6346
Develop and maintain Web pages for teaching-related purposes.Supplemental20099
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.Core6347
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.Core6352
Organize and direct study abroad programs.Core20100
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.Core6348
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.Core6349
Participate in campus and community events.Core6350
Act as advisers to student organizations.Supplemental6351
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.Supplemental6354

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 28 examples in 17 categories, 9 Hot Technology

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Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe IllustratorHot Technology
Adobe PhotoshopHot Technology

Desktop publishing software

Adobe PageMaker
QuarkXPress

Dictionary software

American Sign Language ASL browser

Music or sound editing software

Audacity

Computer based training software

Blackboard Learn
Course management system software
Desire2Learn LMS software
Learning management system LMSIn Demand
Moodle
Sakai CLE

Data base user interface and query software

Blackboard software

Word processing software

Collaborative editing software
Google DocsHot Technology
Microsoft WordHot Technology

Foreign language software

Computer assisted language learning CALL software

Information retrieval or search software

DOC Cop
iParadigms Turnitin

Electronic mail software

Email software
Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Optical character reader OCR or scanning software

Image scanning software

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Desktop communications software

Skype

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Video conferencing software

ZoomHot Technology

Detailed Work Activities

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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
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Prepare tests.
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Evaluate student work.
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Processing Information

Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Select educational materials or equipment.
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Thinking Creatively

Develop instructional objectives.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Research topics in area of expertise.
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Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
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Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization.
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Plan community programs or activities for the general public.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Write reports or evaluations.
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Write grant proposals.
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Maintain student records.
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Create technology-based learning materials.
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Develop instructional materials.
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Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
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Selling or Influencing Others

Promote educational institutions or programs.
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Coordinate student extracurricular activities.
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Training and Teaching Others

Teach humanities courses at the college level.
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Guide class discussions.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Supervise student research or internship work.
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Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
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Direct department activities.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise students on academic or career matters.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Performing Administrative Activities

Perform student enrollment or registration activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

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WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Level mix

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

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