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Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Median pay

$106,120
Median annual pay for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

8.1%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

4,100
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

50,300
Estimated U.S. employment for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+4,100
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Doctoral or professional degree
Typical education needed to enter Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Learning Strategies
  2. 2Speaking
  3. 3Active Listening
  4. 4Reading Comprehension
  5. 5Critical Thinking
  6. 6Mathematics

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Engineering and Technology
  2. 2Design
  3. 3Computers and Electronics
  4. 4Mathematics
  5. 5English Language
  6. 6Physics

Abilities

  1. 1Oral Expression
  2. 2Speech Clarity
  3. 3Written Comprehension
  4. 4Oral Comprehension
  5. 5Deductive Reasoning
  6. 6Inductive Reasoning

Career interests

  1. 1Social
  2. 2Investigative
  3. 3Realistic
  4. 4Conventional
  5. 5Artistic
  6. 6Enterprising

Work styles

  1. 1Intellectual Curiosity
  2. 2Innovation
  3. 3Dependability
  4. 4Integrity
  5. 5Achievement Orientation
  6. 6Attention to Detail

Work activities

  1. 1Training and Teaching Others
  2. 2Thinking Creatively
  3. 3Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  4. 4Analyzing Data or Information
  5. 5Processing Information
  6. 6Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Work context

  1. 1E-Mail
  2. 2Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  3. 3Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
  4. 4Freedom to Make Decisions
  5. 5Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  6. 6Contact With Others

Representative tasks

  • Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
  • Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
  • Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as mechanics, hydraulics, and robotics.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate class discussions.

Software and tools

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