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 both teaching and research.

Other names for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary: Aeronautical Engineering Teacher, Aeronautics Teacher, Agricultural Engineering Teacher, Architectural Engineering Teacher, Automotive Engineering Teacher, Biomedical Engineering Professor, Ceramic Engineering Professor, Chemical Engineering Professor, Chemical Engineering Teacher, Civil Engineering Professor, Civil Engineering Teacher, College or University Faculty Member, College Professor, Computer Engineering Professor, Computer Science Professor, Dean, Department Chair, Design Teacher, Drafting Teacher, Electrical Engineering Professor, Electrical Engineering Teacher, Electronic Science Teacher, Electronics Engineering Professor, Electronics Teacher, Engineering Instructor, Engineering Professor, Environmental Engineering Professor, General Engineering Teacher, Geological Engineering Teacher, Heat Engineering Teacher, Highway Engineering Teacher, Hydraulics Teacher, Industrial Engineering Professor, Instructor, Machine Design Teacher, Manufacturing Engineering Professor, Marine Engineering Teacher, Mathematics Professor, Mechanical Drawing Teacher, Mechanical Engineering Professor, Mechanical Engineering Teacher, Metallography Teacher, Metallurgical Engineering Teacher, Metallurgy Teacher, Mining Teacher, Motion and Time Study Teacher, Petroleum Engineering Teacher, Physics Professor, Plastics Engineering Teacher, Professor, Radar Engineering Teacher, Radio Engineering Teacher, Refrigeration Engineering Teacher, Research Professor, Sanitary Engineering Teacher, Ship Construction Teacher, Ship Design Teacher, Surveying Teacher, Television Engineering Teacher, Theoretical and Applied Mechanics Teacher, Vocational Instructor,

• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate and/or graduate students on topics such as mechanics, hydraulics, and robotics.
• Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
• Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
• Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge, and publish findings in professional journals, books, and/or electronic media.
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
• Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
• Supervise students' laboratory work.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate class discussions.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
• Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, and on career issues.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
• Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
• Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
• Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
• Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.
• Provide professional consulting services to government and/or industry.
• Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
• Act as advisers to student organizations.
• Participate in campus and community events.