Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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university literature lecturer
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 25 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
compile course material
perform classroom management
apply intercultural teaching strategies
write work-related reports
writing techniques
give constructive feedback
literary techniques
demonstrate when teaching
liaise with educational staff
assess students
guarantee students' safety
monitor developments in field of expertise
develop course outline
prepare lesson content
history of literature
apply teaching strategies
curriculum objectives
liaise with educational support staff
literature
teach principles of literature
types of literature genres
literary theory
Optional & specialised skills
facilitate teamwork between students
assist students with their dissertation
conduct qualitative research
assist in the organisation of school events
learning difficulties
provide lesson materials
manage resources for educational purposes
assessment processes
monitor educational developments
literary criticism
provide career counselling
supervise educational staff
university procedures
keep records of attendance
work with virtual learning environments
serve on academic committee
assist students in their learning
scientific research methodology
rhetoric
assist students with equipment
supervise doctoral students
publish academic research
present reports
conduct quantitative research
develop curriculum
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Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.