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47C USMA, Professor of English
Overview
A USMA professor of English connects senior academic leadership with rotating and civilian faculty in the Department of English. The professor directly supervises and leads junior faculty members.
Core Skills
- technical writing
- editing and proofreading
- curriculum development
- instructional design
- classroom instruction
- assessment and evaluation
- research and academic scholarship
- faculty mentoring and coaching
- public speaking and briefing
- leadership and team supervision
Civilian Software & Tools
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Apple Safari
- Google Docs
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Training and Education
- Public Affairs
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/English as a New Language
Career Growth
- Adolescence and Young Adulthood/Mathematics
- Adolescence and Young Adulthood/Science
- Adolescence and Young Adulthood/Social Studies-History
- Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood/Career and Technical Education
- Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/Art
- Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/Health Education
Also Common
- Certified Postsecondary Instructor (CPI)
- DoDEA Certification
- Adolescence and Young Adulthood/English Language Arts
- Certified Professional Technical Communicator
What the Work Involves
- Teach writing or communication classes.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Related Occupations
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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