Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC Code: 25-1032
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondarys conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media. This career typically requires extensive preparation (4+ years). With an AI-proof score of 100.0/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Writing.
AI-Proof Score: 100.0 — Very High
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Median Salary
$106,120
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Job Growth
8.1%
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Training Time
Extensive preparation (4+ years)
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Job Zone
Zone 5 / 5
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Training Cost
~$80,000
Key Skills
- •Speaking
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Writing
- •Instructing
- •Mathematics
- •Learning Strategies
- •Active Listening
- •Critical Thinking
- •Active Learning
Common Tasks
- ✓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.
- ✓Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
- ✓Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
- ✓Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation