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Postsecondary Engineering Teacher

Postsecondary Engineering Teacher

  • Inspire future engineers by teaching and researching innovative technologies.
  • Shape the next generation of problem solvers in diverse engineering fields.
  • Blend teaching with cutting-edge research for a dynamic academic career.
💰 Earn $103K-$167K
📚 Doctoral or Professional Degree

Overview

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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Minimum Education

Doctoral or Professional Degree

Career Prospects

Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

Over 4 years

Job Openings

4,200 in Total

Earnings

$132,570 Med. in CA

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Day-to-Day

  • 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.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Working with my hands
  • Relating with or serving others
  • Thinking and problem solving

You are skilled in 💫

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Science

You value 🙏

  • Accomplishing things
  • Receiving recognition
  • Independence
  • Having freedom
  • Achievement
  • Recognition

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