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 both teaching and research.

Social - Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

1. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as mechanics, hydraulics, and robotics.

2. Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

3. Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

4. Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.

5. Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.

6. Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

7. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

8. Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

9. Supervise students' laboratory work.

10. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate class discussions.

11. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Education: A bachelor's degree is the minimum formal education required for these occupations. However, many also require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Training: Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

The college search results are undergraduate programs associated with Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary. Further education may also be required to pursue this career.

The training search results include both short and long-term programs associated with Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary, and may be more appropriate for adult and non-traditional students. Further training may also be required to pursue this career.

In NY the average wage for this occupation was:

$55,660 for entry level workers, and $103,580 for experienced workers.

Based on the total number of annual openings and its growth rate, the employment prospects for this occupation are described as .

During 2002, there were approximately 970 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary employed in NY.

We estimate that in 2012 there will be 1,200  employed in NY. This represents an increase of 23 job(s) each year, and a total of 46 job openings each year.

Teachers-postsecondary - Visit this link for additional information on this career from the Occupational Outlook Handbook; a publication produced and maintained by the United States Department of Labor.

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