Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

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.

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as mechanics, hydraulics, and robotics.

Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.

Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

Supervise students' laboratory work.

Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.

Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate class discussions.

Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.

Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.

Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.

Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.

Act as advisers to student organizations.

Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.

Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

Participate in campus and community events.

Review manuscripts for professional journals.