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Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in New Jersey

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in New Jersey

Considering working as a Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in New Jersey? Below are the key facts. 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.

What do Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Make in New Jersey?

The foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary working in New Jersey, the median annual wage is $78,340 per year.Pay can range from $50,020 at the 10th percentile to $143,620 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $50,020 n/a
25th percentile $52,270 n/a
Median (50th) $78,340 $0.00
75th percentile $106,340 n/a
90th percentile $143,620 n/a
Salary ranges for Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in New Jersey

The job concentration index in New Jersey relative to the national average — is 1.44, meaning that foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary earn a median of $39,815 per year ($19.14/hour), above the New Jersey median.

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary earnings in New Jersey vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 586,403 foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary across the United States. In New Jersey alone, about 840 people work in this role. That puts the state above the typical state, which employs around 340 foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary.

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in New Jersey vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Top States for Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Employment

View the states that employ the most foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary work.

State Number Employed
California 2,120
Texas 1,700
New York 1,610
Pennsylvania 1,260
Massachusetts 1,110
Florida 890
Virginia 890
New Jersey 840
Ohio 780
Illinois 740
Indiana 720
North Carolina 660
Michigan 500
Colorado 430
Minnesota 390
Missouri 390
Washington 380
Wisconsin 380
District of Columbia 370
Tennessee 360

Highest-Paying States for Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

These states pay the most for foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary.

State Annual Median Salary
Connecticut $106,430
California $106,330
Massachusetts $95,730
New York $94,280
Rhode Island $88,340
Oregon $83,870
District of Columbia $81,620
Nevada $81,550
New Hampshire $80,880
Puerto Rico $80,620

Skills

Top foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Speaking  4.1 / 5
0
5
Writing  4.0 / 5
0
5
Instructing  4.0 / 5
0
5
Active Listening  4.0 / 5
0
5
Learning Strategies  4.0 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Foreign Language  5.0 / 5
0
5
English Language  4.4 / 5
0
5
Education and Training  4.1 / 5
0
5
History and Archeology  3.3 / 5
0
5
Philosophy and Theology  3.2 / 5
0
5
Sociology and Anthropology  3.1 / 5
0
5

Abilities

Key abilities for foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Speech Clarity  4.6 / 5
0
5
Oral Expression  4.2 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.1 / 5
0
5
Speech Recognition  4.0 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Written Expression  4.0 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary typically:

  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • 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.
  • Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in scholarly journals, books, or electronic media.
  • Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and activities.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  • Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
  • Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.

Work Activities

  • Training and Teaching Others
  • Thinking Creatively
  • Working with Computers
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Getting Information
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
  • Coaching and Developing Others

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop In-demand technologies: Learning management system LMS

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

  • Teacher Education Subject Specific

Related occupations to foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary include:

Also Known As

Adjunct Instructor, Adjunct Spanish Instructor, Arabic Instructor, Arabic Language Instructor, Arabic Professor, Arabic Teacher, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Biblical Languages Professor, Bilingual Instructor, Bilingual Teacher, Chinese Instructor, Chinese Language Professor, Chinese Teacher, College Faculty Member.

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