Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Also called: Professor, Instructor, Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering Professor
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as mechanics, hydraulics, and robotics.
Engineering and Technology
Math and Science
Arts and Humanities
Education and Training
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
People and Technology Systems
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Verbal
Math
Ideas and Logic
Attention
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People interested in this work like activities that include
helping people, teaching, and talking. They do well at jobs that need:
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