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.
- • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as mechanics, hydraulics, and robotics.
- • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- • Supervise undergraduate 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, 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 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 or industry.
- • Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
- • Act as advisers to student organizations.
- • Participate in campus and community events.
- • Review manuscripts for professional journals.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
