Academic Labor
If you're going to be a member of the English Literature profession, it's important to be aware of how the academy organizes labor. Here are some nationwide organizations attuned to labor concerns. You may also want to find sub-groups that are housed within professional organizations in the field.
Penn cfp
The Penn Calls for Papers (CFP) is the central place to look for conference and publication opportunities in English Literature fields. At the CFP website, you can subscribe to area-specific feeds.
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Networks
Networks
MLA Commons - An Online Community
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Career Information
| Quick Facts: Writers and Authors | |
|---|---|
| 2018 Median Pay | $62,170 per year $29.89 per hour |
| Typical Entry-Level Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Work Experience in a Related Occupation | None |
| On-the-job Training | Long-term on-the-job training |
| Number of Jobs, 2018 | 123,200 |
| Job Outlook, 2018-28 | 0% (Little or no change) |
| Employment Change, 2018-28 | -100 |
| Quick Facts: Editors | |
|---|---|
| 2018 Median Pay | $59,480 per year $28.60 per hour |
| Typical Entry-Level Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Work Experience in a Related Occupation | Less than 5 years |
| On-the-job Training | None |
| Number of Jobs, 2018 | 118,300 |
| Job Outlook, 2018-28 | -3% (Decline) |
| Employment Change, 2018-28 | -3,400 |
| Quick Facts: Technical Writers | |
|---|---|
| 2018 Median Pay | $71,850 per year $34.54 per hour |
| Typical Entry-Level Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Work Experience in a Related Occupation | Less than 5 years |
| On-the-job Training | Short-term on-the-job training |
| Number of Jobs, 2018 | 55,700 |
| Job Outlook, 2018-28 | 8% (Faster than average) |
| Employment Change, 2018-28 | 4,700 |
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 41,320 | 1.36 | (4) | $74,330 |
| Junior Colleges | 26,230 | 3.64 | (4) | $84,760 |
| Other Schools and Instruction | 510 | 0.11 | (4) | $58,850 |
| Technical and Trade Schools | 120 | 0.09 | (4) | $59,530 |
| Educational Support Services | 40 | 0.02 | (4) | $48,650 |
