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Summary Description


	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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Adjunct Instructor

2.	Adjunct Professor

3.	Aeronautical Engineering Professor

4.	Aeronautical Engineering Teacher

5.	Aeronautics Teacher

6.	Agricultural Engineering Teacher

7.	Architectural Engineering Teacher

8.	Assistant Professor

9.	Associate Professor

10.	Associate Professor of Engineering

11.	Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering

12.	Automotive Engineering Teacher

13.	Biomedical Engineering Professor

14.	Ceramic Engineering Professor

15.	Chemical Engineering Professor

16.	Chemical Engineering Teacher

17.	Civil Engineering Professor

18.	Civil Engineering Teacher

19.	College or University Faculty Member

20.	College Professor

21.	Computer Engineering Professor

22.	Computer Science Professor

23.	Dean

24.	Department Chair

25.	Design Teacher

26.	Drafting Teacher

27.	Drawing Instructor

28.	Electrical Engineering Professor

29.	Electrical Engineering Teacher

30.	Electronic Science Teacher

31.	Electronics Engineering Professor

32.	Electronics Teacher

33.	Engineering Faculty Member

34.	Engineering Instructor

35.	Engineering Professor

36.	Environmental Engineering Professor

37.	General Engineering Teacher

38.	Geological Engineering Teacher

39.	Heat Engineering Teacher

40.	Highway Engineering Teacher

41.	Hydraulics Teacher

42.	Industrial Engineering Professor

43.	Instructor

44.	Machine Design Teacher

45.	Manufacturing Engineering Professor

46.	Marine Engineering Professor

47.	Marine Engineering Teacher

48.	Mathematics Professor

49.	Mechanical Drawing Teacher

50.	Mechanical Engineering Professor

51.	Mechanical Engineering Teacher

52.	Metallography Teacher

53.	Metallurgical Engineering Teacher

54.	Metallurgy Teacher

55.	Mining Teacher

56.	Motion and Time Study Teacher

57.	Petroleum Engineering Professor

58.	Petroleum Engineering Teacher

59.	Physics Professor

60.	Plastics Engineering Teacher

61.	Professor

62.	Professor of Engineering

63.	Professor of Environmental Engineering

64.	Radar Engineering Teacher

65.	Radio Engineering Teacher

66.	Refrigeration Engineering Teacher

67.	Research Professor

68.	Sanitary Engineering Teacher

69.	Ship Construction Teacher

70.	Ship Design Teacher

71.	Surveying Teacher

72.	Television Engineering Teacher

73.	Theoretical and Applied Mechanics Teacher

74.	Vocational Instructor

Job Tasks

	Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media. Research topics in area of expertise. Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.

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

	Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as mechanics, hydraulics, and robotics. Teach physical science or mathematics courses at the college level.

	Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records. Maintain student records.

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

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

	Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization. Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.

	Supervise students' laboratory work. Supervise laboratory work.

	Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues. Research topics in area of expertise.

	Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction. Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs. Develop instructional objectives.

	Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others. Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. Prepare tests. Evaluate student work.

	Initiate, facilitate, and moderate class discussions. Guide class discussions.

	Write grant proposals to procure external research funding. Write grant proposals.

	Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues. Advise students on academic or career matters.

	Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students. Advise students on academic or career matters.

	Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment. Select educational materials or equipment. Order instructional or library materials or equipment.

	Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head. Direct department activities.

	Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities. Promote educational institutions or programs. Perform student enrollment or registration activities.

	Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues. Serve on institutional or departmental committees.

	Act as advisers to student organizations. Advise students on academic or career matters.

	Provide professional consulting services to government or industry. Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.

	Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments. Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.

	Participate in campus and community events. Plan community programs or activities for the general public.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Nature of the Work


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Working Conditions


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