(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Job 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 both teaching and research.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. |
100
|
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction. |
100
|
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues. |
99
|
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers. |
99
|
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. |
99
|
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students. |
99
|
Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment. |
98
|
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others. |
98
|
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues. |
97
|
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records. |
96
|
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as mechanics, hydraulics, and robotics. |
96
|
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate class discussions. |
96
|
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues. |
95
|
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media. |
94
|
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities. |
94
|
Participate in campus and community events. |
92
|
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work. |
92
|
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding. |
88
|
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry. |
86
|
Supervise students' laboratory work. |
82
|
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments. |
78
|
Act as advisers to student organizations. |
51
|
Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
93
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
86
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
85
|
Thinking Creatively
|
81
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
80
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
79
|
Getting Information
|
77
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
76
|
Processing Information
|
76
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
75
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
73
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
73
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
72
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
71
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
68
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
68
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
68
|
Interacting With Computers
|
67
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
67
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
66
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
65
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
62
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
60
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
60
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
60
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
59
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
57
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
54
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
49
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
47
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
45
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
44
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
43
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
42
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
41
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
39
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
31
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
31
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
30
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
29
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
15
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|