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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for english professor in the United States is $99,130.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,500.00 and $114,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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English Professors often navigate a demanding workload that involves teaching multiple courses, conducting scholarly research, and participating in departmental or university service such as committees and student advising. Balancing these responsibilities can be challenging, particularly during peak times like grading periods or when preparing research for publication. Effective time management and clear communication with colleagues and students are essential to manage expectations and maintain productivity. Many institutions offer mentorship and professional development resources to support professors in managing these demands.

What are English Professors?

English Professors are educators who teach courses in English language, literature, writing, and related subjects at colleges and universities. They are responsible for designing curriculum, conducting research, publishing scholarly work, and mentoring students. English Professors often specialize in specific areas such as American literature, British literature, creative writing, or linguistics. In addition to teaching, they may also serve on academic committees and participate in departmental administration. Their work helps students develop critical thinking, reading, and communication skills.

What is the difference between English Professor vs English Teacher?

AspectEnglish ProfessorEnglish Teacher
Required CredentialsMaster's or PhD in English or related fieldHigh school diploma or bachelor's degree, teaching certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentColleges and universities, academic settingsHigh schools, language institutes, classrooms
Employer & Industry UsageHigher education institutions, academiaSecondary education, private language schools
Common Search & Comparison IntentAcademic roles, higher education careersSecondary education teaching roles

English Professors typically work in colleges and universities, requiring advanced degrees and engaging in research and lecturing. English Teachers usually work in high schools or language schools, focusing on classroom instruction and student development. While both roles involve teaching English, the level of education, credentials, and work environment differ significantly.

What Does an English Professor Do?

An English professor works at a college or university to teach literature and writing skills to students and conduct research. As an English professor, you typically have a full-time class load of four classes each semester, along with additional responsibilities, such as office hours, supervising graduate students research, and conducting your own research. You may teach multiple sections of a single class or a variety of classes, such as English language and grammar, creative writing, expository writing, and literature from different genres, periods, or cultures.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an English Professor, and why are they important?

To thrive as an English Professor, you need an advanced degree in English or a related field, strong analytical and writing skills, and a solid background in literature or linguistics. Familiarity with learning management systems (such as Canvas or Blackboard), scholarly research databases, and citation management tools is common. Outstanding communication, mentorship, and adaptability help foster engaging classrooms and support diverse learners. These skills and qualities are crucial for delivering high-quality instruction, advancing academic research, and supporting student success within higher education.
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2265 APTPUO: Spring-Summer 2026 - PT Professor (9-hour): ESL 160 S670: uOttawa English Experience...

Uottawa

Campus, IL

Part-time

PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Posting Reason:

New Position

Location:

Main Campus

Academic Period:

2026 Spring-Summer Semester

Faculty:

Faculte des arts / Faculty of Arts

Academic Unit:

Institut des langues officielles et du bilinguisme \\ Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI)

Course Title:

uOttawa English Experience

Course Code:

ESL 160

Section:

S670

Course Description:

uOttawa English Experience Program
An integrated four-skills (listening, reading, speaking, writing) course utilizing a task-based teaching approach; emphasis is on the acquisition of language skills and intercultural competence to complete communicative real-world tasks; grammar and vocabulary in use, socio-pragmatic skills, IT resources, and learning strategies are highlighted; approach is student-centered and interactive; emphasis is on formative evaluation.
Program Dates: Aug. 4 - 21, 2026
Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM.

Posting limited to:

Instructeur de langue a temps partiel (ILOB) / Part-Time Language Instructor (OLBI)

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/05/12

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/06/12

Expected Enrolment:

25

Approval date:

2026/05/12

Number of credits:

0

Work Hours:

24

Hourly Rate:

ILOB -EIP/PIF/UoPal / OLBI - EIP/PIF/UoPal: $128.45 (2024-2025)

The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31.

These rates do not included vacation pay nor statutory pay.

These rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified. Retro will be paid after the ratification.

Course type:

D

Posting type:

Regulier / Regular

Language of instruction:

Anglais | English

Competence in second language:

N/A

Course Schedule:

Lundi | Monday 8:30-11:30 Mercredi | Wednesday 8:30-11:30 Vendredi | Friday 8:30-11:30 Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Requirements:

An acceptable level of education/experience could be viewed as being equiv. to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any adaptive measures you might require. Information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence. Employees are required under provincial law to success. complete all mandatory legislated training. The list of training may be modified by provincial law.

Master's degree in second language teaching, TESL or related discipline. Two years of experience teaching ESL at the college/university level. Previous experience teaching this course or an equivalent ESL course. Experience with team-teaching. TESL Certification or equivalent.

Please note:

  • This course is offered exclusively on the University of Ottawa campus and requires in-person instruction.

Additional Information and/or Comments:

An acceptable level of education and/or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any adaptive measures you might require. Information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence. Employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training. The list of training may be modified by provincial law.

The hiring process will be governed by the current APTPUO collective agreements; you can click here for the main unit, here for the OLBI unit, or here for the Toronto/Windsor unit to find out more.

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact vra.affairesprofessorales@uottawa.ca to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 - Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

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