Standard Occupational Classification (SOC): Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Engineering teachers at the postsecondary level in the healthcare industry typically teach courses related to the design and development of medical devices, systems, and technology. They may also teach courses related to the application of engineering principles in the healthcare field, such as biomedical engineering, healthcare systems engineering, and medical device design.

These teachers may work at colleges and universities, or they may work in research and development departments at hospitals, medical device companies, or other healthcare organizations. They may also be involved in research projects related to the development of new medical technologies or the improvement of existing ones.

To become an engineering teacher at the postsecondary level, individuals typically need to have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, and a master’s or doctoral degree in engineering or a related field is often preferred. Many postsecondary engineering teachers also have industry experience in the healthcare field, which can be beneficial in teaching courses related to the practical application of engineering principles in healthcare.