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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Salary Information
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary: $106,120 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Teach physical science or mathematics courses at the college level. | General |
| Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise. | General |
| Prepare tests. | General |
| Write grant proposals. | General |
| Advise students on academic or career matters. | General |
| Select educational materials or equipment. | General |
| Order instructional or library materials or equipment. | General |
| Promote educational institutions or programs. | General |
| Perform student enrollment or registration activities. | General |
| Serve on institutional or departmental committees. | General |
| Direct department activities. | General |
| Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies. | General |
| Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials. | General |
| Plan community programs or activities for the general public. | General |
| Proofread documents, records, or other files to ensure accuracy. | General |
| Edit written materials. | General |
| Edit documents. | General |
| Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization. | Development |
| Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge. | Development |
| Develop instructional materials. | Development |
| Develop instructional objectives. | Development |
| Supervise student research or internship work. | Management |
| Supervise laboratory work. | Management |
| Evaluate student work. | Analysis |
| Research topics in area of expertise. | Analysis |
| Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. | Analysis |
| Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs. | Analysis |
| Guide class discussions. | Communication |
| Maintain student records. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Autodesk Revit | Computer aided design CAD software |
| C++ | Object or component oriented development software |
| Dassault Systemes SolidWorks | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Google Docs | Word processing software |
| JavaScript | Web platform development software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Oracle Java | Object or component oriented development software |
| Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management | Project management software |
| Python | Object or component oriented development software |
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software |
| Learning management system LMS | Computer based training software |
| Blackboard Learn | Computer based training software |
| Calendar and scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Collaborative editing software | Word processing software |
| Computer aided design CAD software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Computer aided manufacturing CAM software | Computer aided manufacturing CAM software |
| Course management system software | Computer based training software |
| DOC Cop | Information retrieval or search software |
| Dassault Systemes CATIA | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Desire2Learn LMS software | Computer based training software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Finite element analysis software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Image scanning software | Optical character reader OCR or scanning software |
| PTC Creo Parametric | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Sakai CLE | Computer based training software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| iParadigms Turnitin | Information retrieval or search software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Value Specialist | Society of American Value Engineers | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Accredited Instructor | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| Value Methodology Associate Certification | Society of American Value Engineers | Not Available |