They also used an additional hour in the morning for twighlight and a further hour in the evening for dusk. Due to the fact that there is a longer period of sunlight during summmer than there is during winter, the hours during the summer were longer than those during winter.
As of May 2010, 69,880 people worked as professors of English language and literature in the United States, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. English professors across the United States made an average of $67,920 per year.
Assistant Professors in the United States can expect to earn an average of $62K annually. Compensation ranges between $45K and $98K per year. The most important factor affecting compensation for this group is the specific employer, followed by geography and experience level.