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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. 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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Parachute skills

  1. Use my brain - Data (4.84)
  2. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (4.67)
  3. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.62)
  4. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.42)
  5. Research - Data (4.42)
  6. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.42)
  7. Imagine - Data (4.31)
  8. Communicate well, in person - People (4.25)
  9. Pay attention to details - Data (4.20)
  10. Follow through, get things done - People (4.19)
  11. Solve problems - Data (4.12)
  12. Listen - People (4.00)
  13. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.00)
  14. Instruct - People (4.00)
  15. Speak - People (3.88)
  16. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.87)
  17. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.87)
  18. Raise people's self-esteem - People (3.80)
  19. Work with numbers, compute - Data (3.75)
  20. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.68)
  21. Consult - People (3.67)
  22. Study, observe - Data (3.67)
  23. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.62)
  24. Organize, classify - Data (3.62)
  25. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.62)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (4.12)
  2. Active Listening (4.00)
  3. Writing (4.00)
  4. Instructing (4.00)
  5. Speaking (3.88)
  6. Learning Strategies (3.75)
  7. Mathematics (3.62)
  8. Science (3.62)
  9. Critical Thinking (3.62)
  10. Judgment and Decision Making (3.50)
  1. Oral Expression (4.25)
  2. Oral Comprehension (4.00)
  3. Written Comprehension (4.00)
  4. Written Expression (4.00)
  5. Inductive Reasoning (3.88)
  6. Speech Clarity (3.88)
  7. Deductive Reasoning (3.75)
  8. Category Flexibility (3.75)
  9. Mathematical Reasoning (3.75)
  10. Speech Recognition (3.75)
  11. Information Ordering (3.62)
  12. Near Vision (3.62)
  13. Number Facility (3.50)
  1. Analytical Thinking (4.84)
  2. Independence (4.63)
  3. Innovation (4.62)
  4. Integrity (4.60)
  5. Initiative (4.26)
  6. Attention to Detail (4.20)
  7. Persistence (4.19)
  8. Achievement/Effort (4.09)
  9. Dependability (4.09)
  10. Cooperation (4.05)
  11. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.00)
  12. Self Control (3.96)
  13. Stress Tolerance (3.88)
  14. Concern for Others (3.87)
  15. Leadership (3.68)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Training and Teaching Others (4.67)
  2. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.42)
  3. Thinking Creatively (4.31)
  4. Interacting With Computers (4.13)
  5. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.12)
  6. Getting Information (4.09)
  7. Analyzing Data or Information (4.03)
  8. Processing Information (3.93)
  9. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.83)
  10. Coaching and Developing Others (3.80)
  11. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.67)
  12. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.67)
  13. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.67)
  14. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.65)
  15. Documenting/Recording Information (3.60)
  1. Develop Instructional Materials (4.67)
  2. Organize Educational Material Or Ideas (4.67)
  3. Develop Course Or Training Objectives (4.67)
  4. Teach College Level Courses (4.67)
  5. Convert Information Into Instructional Program (4.67)
  6. Use Drafting Or Mechanical Drawing Techniques (4.42)
  7. Use Library Or Online Internet Research Techniques (4.42)
  8. Apply Field Experience To Classroom Teaching (4.42)
  9. Use Field Notes In Technical Drawings (4.42)
  10. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (4.42)
  11. Use Scientific Research Methodology (4.42)
  12. Use Teaching Techniques (4.42)
  13. Use Public Speaking Techniques (4.42)
  14. Use Technical Regulations For Engineering Problems (4.42)
  15. Design Classroom Presentations (4.31)
  16. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Educational Data (4.13)
  17. Resolve Engineering Or Science Problems (4.12)
  18. Collect Academic Research Data (4.09)
  19. Conduct Research On Work-Related Topics (4.03)
  20. Compile Bibliographies Of Specialized Materials (3.93)
  21. Write Research Or Project Grant Proposals (3.83)
  22. Mentor Co-Workers In School Or Educational Setting (3.80)
  23. Understand Engineering Data Or Reports (3.67)
  24. Confer With Engineering, Technical Or Manufacturing Personnel (3.67)
  25. Recognize Construction Industry Codes Or Symbols On Blueprints (3.67)
  26. Write Scholarly Or Technical Research Papers (3.65)
  27. Explain Complex Mathematical Information (3.65)
  28. Record Student Progress (3.60)