Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services.
About the profession
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.
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Occupation on screen: Business Teachers, Postsecondary (O*NET 25-1011.00). The Department of Labor publishes one film per occupation family, and this is the film it lists for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1032.00), which is how Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary is classified. Closed captions in English and Spanish. CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration)
Personality Fit
Based on the Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Realistic
Hands-on, practical, technical work
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
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Career Ladder
Resident/Fellow Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary → Practitioner Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary → Senior Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary → Department Lead Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
$200K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $60,250 - $95,195/year With equity/bonuses: $66,275 - $114,234 Top markets (SF/NYC): $69,288 - $114,234 Execute core tasks using Speaking under…
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $42,175 - $85,676 Year 2-3: Junior level $95,195 - $123,633 Year 4-6: Mid level $123,633 - $134,044 Year 7-10: Senior level $134,044 - $173,339 Year 10+:…
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💰 Salary Range
BLS OEWS, May 2023Half of U.S. workers in this occupation earn more than this, half earn less.
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