What it pays
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Half of all English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in the U.S. earn more than $78,760 a year — the middle 80% land between $48,270 and $137,250. About 57,720 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$78,760typical pay / year
57,720people in this work
$137,250+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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These are the real jobs-to-be-done, not a wish list. Each task shows where we found it, and the prompt underneath is written for that exact task.
Learning3
Prepare lesson plans and materials
+Draft a 45-minute lesson plan and accompanying materials for episode three on persuasive storytelling:…
Prepare lesson plans and materials
+Draft a 45-minute lesson plan and accompanying materials for episode three on persuasive storytelling: include objectives, a five-minute warm-up exercise, two classroom activities, and a printable one-page handout for teachers.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Conduct staff performance evaluations.
+Prepare a written staff performance review template for junior scriptwriters covering creativity, deadlines,…
Conduct staff performance evaluations.
+Prepare a written staff performance review template for junior scriptwriters covering creativity, deadlines, classroom content knowledge, and collaboration, include scoring rubric, two examples of constructive feedback, and a next-steps development plan.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Teach classes using online technology
+Design a one-hour online lesson for Year 10 on narrative voice for the school’s virtual classroom next…
Teach classes using online technology
+Design a one-hour online lesson for Year 10 on narrative voice for the school’s virtual classroom next Wednesday, including a 10-minute starter, two scaffolded activities, intercultural examples, and a slide deck and handout uploaded before 3pm Monday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft PowerPointGoogle Docsjob descriptionsO*NET
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Keeping the record3
Act as advisers to student organizations.
+Prepare a 30-minute advisory session for the student book club on meeting governance and conflict resolution,…
Act as advisers to student organizations.
+Prepare a 30-minute advisory session for the student book club on meeting governance and conflict resolution, draft a one-page guide for officers, and send it to club president Maya and adviser Mr. Chen by Friday so they can discuss it at Sunday’s meeting.
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Participate in campus and community events
+Propose and schedule a 20-minute pop-up recording at the campus cultural fair to promote the podcast club,…
Participate in campus and community events
+Propose and schedule a 20-minute pop-up recording at the campus cultural fair to promote the podcast club, prepare a two-minute promo script, a short consent form for participants, and confirm the table slot with events coordinator Laura by Tuesday noon.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Wordjob descriptionsO*NET
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Collaborate with colleagues on teaching and research
+Draft a two-page collaborative proposal with Dr. Alvarez and Sam in English department outlining a shared…
Collaborate with colleagues on teaching and research
+Draft a two-page collaborative proposal with Dr. Alvarez and Sam in English department outlining a shared seminar on oral storytelling research, attach a literature summary, suggest three meeting dates next month, and invite their comments before Friday close of business.
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The daily work14
Monitor the students' progress
+Track each student's progress on the current podcast unit in the cohort tracker, flag anyone below the rubric…
Monitor the students' progress
+Track each student's progress on the current podcast unit in the cohort tracker, flag anyone below the rubric thresholds, note attendance and completed scripts, and prepare a one-paragraph summary of issues for the head of department by Wednesday afternoon.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelGoogle DocsESCO
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Assist individually when necessary
+Offer one-to-one help to any student who misses the scripting milestone: review their draft, give two…
Assist individually when necessary
+Offer one-to-one help to any student who misses the scripting milestone: review their draft, give two concrete edits tied to the rubric, set a new 48-hour deadline, and record the intervention and outcome in the cohort notes.
The tools that do the workGoogle DocsMicrosoft OutlookESCO
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Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions
+Run a 45-minute classroom discussion on this week’s episode about narrative voice, open with a two-minute…
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions
+Run a 45-minute classroom discussion on this week’s episode about narrative voice, open with a two-minute recap, call on three named students in turn, use the two provided prompts to elicit cross-cultural comparisons, and keep the group on the learning outcomes until the final two-minute reflection.
The tools that do the workBlackboard Collaboratejob descriptionsO*NET
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Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students
+Deliver a 50-minute lecture for undergraduates on unreliable narrators, start with a one-slide agenda and two…
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students
+Deliver a 50-minute lecture for undergraduates on unreliable narrators, start with a one-slide agenda and two short audio excerpts, pause for a five-minute Q and A at 30 minutes, and upload the annotated script and reading list afterwards.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft PowerPointGoogle Docsjob descriptionsO*NET
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Keep abreast of developments in the field
+Summarise the month’s five most important articles and podcasts on contemporary narrative theory, flag two…
Keep abreast of developments in the field
+Summarise the month’s five most important articles and podcasts on contemporary narrative theory, flag two that change teaching practice, and create a one-page annotated list with links and a short note on classroom implications.
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Schedule courses
+Draft a semester timetable for the new course, list required sessions, seminar sizes, preferred weekdays and…
Schedule courses
+Draft a semester timetable for the new course, list required sessions, seminar sizes, preferred weekdays and room constraints, highlight conflicts with existing courses, and send the proposed schedule to the department admin by next Wednesday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
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Write letters of recommendation for students
+Write a one-page recommendation for Lina Martinez detailing her research on postcolonial poetics, cite two…
Write letters of recommendation for students
+Write a one-page recommendation for Lina Martinez detailing her research on postcolonial poetics, cite two course examples, assess her readiness for graduate study, and email the signed letter to Lina and the admissions officer by Friday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Outlookjob descriptionsO*NET
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Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
+Compile an annotated bibliography of ten recent critical essays and three multimedia pieces on modernist…
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
+Compile an annotated bibliography of ten recent critical essays and three multimedia pieces on modernist poetry, prioritise accessible student readings, include short notes on difficulty and classroom use, and share the list with next week’s seminar group.
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Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
+Take over department head admin this term: update the teaching roster, finalise cover lessons for absent…
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
+Take over department head admin this term: update the teaching roster, finalise cover lessons for absent teachers, circulate the term budget summary to staff and the principal, and book the faculty-room for Wednesday meetings.
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Write original literary pieces.
+Draft three original monologue pieces of 700–900 words each exploring migration, memory and marginal voices,…
Write original literary pieces.
+Draft three original monologue pieces of 700–900 words each exploring migration, memory and marginal voices, edit them for broadcast rhythm and send the set to the producer with a one-week turnaround.
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Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
+Write a 1,200-word grant proposal seeking seed funding for a narrative podcast study: state objectives,…
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
+Write a 1,200-word grant proposal seeking seed funding for a narrative podcast study: state objectives, methodology, budget of 18,000 GBP, timeline to December, and attach CV and pilot episode notes for the funder.
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Review manuscripts for publication in professional journals.
+Peer-review this submitted manuscript for the journal: summarise strengths and weaknesses in 400 words, check…
Review manuscripts for publication in professional journals.
+Peer-review this submitted manuscript for the journal: summarise strengths and weaknesses in 400 words, check references for adherence to the house style, and recommend accept, revise or reject with reasons.
The tools that do the workAdobe Acrobat ReaderO*NET
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Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
+Prepare a consulting brief for the Ministry of Culture: outline narrative strategy for a public storytelling…
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
+Prepare a consulting brief for the Ministry of Culture: outline narrative strategy for a public storytelling campaign, list three deliverables, an estimated fee for a ten-week engagement, and a risk note on audience sensitivities.
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Conduct research and publish findings
+Design and run a small research project on oral histories: draft the research questions, a 2,500-word methods…
Conduct research and publish findings
+Design and run a small research project on oral histories: draft the research questions, a 2,500-word methods section, recruit five participants, transcribe interviews, and produce a 3,000-word findings report.
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