Occupation Summary

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

O*NET 25-1032.00

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.

Annual Wages:
$129,631.00
Employment Rate:
Employment is expected to increase by 14.93%.
Education Level:
Doctoral Degree. According to O*Net, the majority of people employed in this occupation have this level of education.
Endorsement:
Public Service, Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM)

  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.
  12. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
  13. Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  14. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  15. Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  16. Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
  17. Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  18. Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  19. Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
  20. Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
  21. Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  22. Act as advisers to student organizations.
  23. Participate in campus and community events.
  24. Review manuscripts for professional journals.


National Industry Employment Patterns


Industry % of Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary employed Annual Growth Rate
Colleges, universities, and professional schools 90 0.94
Junior colleges 9.5 0.68


Labor Market Information


2022 National employment 45,500
2022 Texas employment 3,001
Texas projected employment by 2032 3,449
Texas projected annual employment and Turnover openings through 2032 296




TEXAS COUNTY MAP BY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AREA
* Due to confidentiality rules, not all regions may have the data displayed. The sum of all the regions may not be equal to the state total.


Top 10 Relevant Knowledge Areas Relevant Importance Levels
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.
99.00%
Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
92.00%
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
91.00%
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
90.40%
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
87.20%
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.
83.40%
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.
75.80%
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
69.00%
Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
64.60%
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
63.40%


Top 10 Relevant Skill Areas Relevant Importance Levels
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
82.40%
Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
82.40%
Instructing
Teaching others how to do something.
82.40%
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
80.00%
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
80.00%
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
77.60%
Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems.
77.60%
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
77.60%
Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
75.00%
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
72.40%


Top 10 Relevant Abilities Relevant Importance Levels
Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
87.60%
Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
85.00%
Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
82.40%
Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
80.00%
Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
77.60%
Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
77.60%
Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
77.60%
Information Ordering
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
75.00%
Category Flexibility
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
75.00%
Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
75.00%


  • Training and Teaching Others
    -- Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
  • Thinking Creatively
    -- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
    -- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  • 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.
Other Activities


  • Achievement
    - Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
  • Recognition
    - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.



Tools

Compact disk players or recorders: Compact disk CD players;

Desktop computers: Desktop computers;

Digital camcorders or video cameras: Digital video cameras;

Digital cameras: Compact digital cameras;

Digital video disk players or recorders: Digital video disk DVD players;

Epidiascopes: Opaque projectors;

High capacity removable media drives: Universal serial bus USB flash drives;

Inkjet printers: Poster printers;

Laser fax machine: Laser facsimile machines;

Laser printers: Computer laser printers;

Liquid crystal display projector: Liquid crystal display LCD projectors;

Microphone stand: Microphone podiums;

Microphones: Handheld microphones; Wireless microphones;

Milling machines: Computer numerical control CNC mills;

MP3 players or recorders: MP3 digital voice recorders;

Multimedia projectors: Multimedia projection equipment; Computer projectors;

Notebook computers: Laptop computers;

Overhead projectors: Overhead data projectors;

Photocopiers: Photocopying equipment;

Pocket calculator: Digital calculators;

Portable data input terminals: Student response systems; Interactive whiteboard controllers;

Projection screens or displays: Projector screens;

Scanners: Computer data input scanners;

Slide projectors: Carousel slide projectors;

Special purpose telephones: Multi-line telephone systems;

Tablet computers: Tablet computers;

Teleconference equipment: Conference telephones;

Televisions: Television monitors; Liquid crystal display LCD televisions;

Touch screen monitors: Interactive whiteboards;

Vertical turning center: Computer numerical control CNC lathes;

Videoconferencing systems: Videoconferencing equipment;

Web cameras: Webcams;


Technology

Analytical or scientific software: Finite element analysis software; The MathWorks MATLAB;

Calendar and scheduling software: Calendar and scheduling software;

Computer aided design CAD software: Computer aided design CAD software; Autodesk AutoCAD; Autodesk Revit; Dassault Systemes CATIA; Dassault Systemes SolidWorks; PTC Creo Parametric;

Computer aided manufacturing CAM software: Computer aided manufacturing CAM software;

Computer based training software: Course management system software; Blackboard Learn; Desire2Learn LMS software; Sakai CLE; Learning management system LMS;

Electronic mail software: Microsoft Outlook; Email software;

Information retrieval or search software: DOC Cop; iParadigms Turnitin;

Internet browser software: Web browser software;

Object or component oriented development software: Python; Oracle Java; C++;

Office suite software: Microsoft Office software;

Optical character reader OCR or scanning software: Image scanning software;

Presentation software: Microsoft PowerPoint;

Project management software: Microsoft Project; Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management;

Spreadsheet software: Microsoft Excel;

Web platform development software: JavaScript;

Word processing software: Microsoft Word; Google Docs; Collaborative editing software;


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  • Contact Texas Workforce Commission
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    ** The information in this report may be derived from many sources like O*NET, BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), OOH (Occupational Outlook Handbook), and Career One Stop.