Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
O*NET-SOC 25-1124.00 · interest code SIA
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.
How this work is wired
O*NET rates every occupation 1-7 on six interest dimensions. This one leans Social — teaching, caring for, advising and helping people directly — then Investigative and Artistic.
Preparation typically needed
Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation — usually a graduate or professional degree.