Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for an Engineering Professor to teach engineering principles and applications at a university level. The role involves facilitating discussions, conducting impactful research, and advising student organizations. A PhD in Engineering is required, alongside strong communication and teaching skills. Familiarity with tools like MATLAB and AutoCAD is also essential. This position is based in the United States and aims to inspire future engineers.

Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering or a related field is typically required.
• Strong communication skills for teaching and advising students.
• Ability to conduct research and publish findings.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in engineering principles and applications.
• Facilitate class discussions and evaluations.
• Conduct research and publish findings in relevant journals.

Skills

Learning Strategies

Speaking

Instructing

Active Listening

Reading Comprehension

Writing

Education

Doctorate in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Autodesk AutoCAD

MATLAB

Google Docs

Learning management system LMS

Job description

Engineering Professor

All About Engineering Professors

Career 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.

Engineering Professor Responsibilities

• Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate class discussions.
• Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
• Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
• Act as advisers to student organizations.
• Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.

What Every Engineering Professor Should Know

These are the skills Engineering Professors say are the most useful in their careers:

• Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.
• 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.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

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• Environmental Engineering Professor
• Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
• Radio Engineering Teacher

Tools & Technologies Used by Engineering Professors

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Web browser software
• Data entry software
• Email software
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• The MathWorks MATLAB
• Google Docs
• Computer aided design CAD software
• Dassault Systemes CATIA
• Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
• PTC Creo Parametric
• Calendar and scheduling software
• Blackboard Learn
• Learning management system LMS
• Sakai CLE
• Autodesk Revit

How to Become an Engineering Professor

Learn what Engineering Professor education requirements there are.