Engineering Instructor Jobs
Engineering instructor jobs are open across K-12 schools, community colleges, universities, and workforce training programs, from entry-level to department lead, with specializations in mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering education. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Earned M.S. degree or higher by the start date in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
- Commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, advising and mentoring.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to provide academic advising and counseling in an ABET-EAC-accredited Electrical Engineering or related engineering program.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, plus demonstrated instructional development and delivery skills in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Physics areas.
- Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Teaching experience in a university academic setting.
- Develop, deliver, and asses undergraduate and graduate electrical engineering courses and laboratories, including curriculum development, instructional innovation, and supervision and mentoring of teaching assistants, as assigned
- Participate in and support departmental and program accreditation processes, including assessment, documentation, and continuous improvement activities.
Academic advising and mentoring – (10%)
- Provide academic advising and counseling to students, to include mentoring students and supporting academic and professional development.
- Guide and support student activities and organizations
- The position will provide academic supervision, and professional guidance to undergraduate and graduate students, including supervision and mentoring of undergraduate students, guidance of independent study, research and senior design projects, as well as academic and career development. Supervision of graduate students including academic advising, career mentoring, and oversight of assigned instructional activities.
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- Participate in departmental, college, and university committees and contribute to academic and administrative service activities
- Earned M.S. degree or higher by the start date in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
- Commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, advising and mentoring.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to provide academic advising and counseling in an ABET-EAC-accredited Electrical Engineering or related engineering program.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, plus demonstrated instructional development and delivery skills in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Physics areas.
- Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Teaching experience in a university academic setting.
- Develop, deliver, and asses undergraduate and graduate electrical engineering courses and laboratories, including curriculum development, instructional innovation, and supervision and mentoring of teaching assistants, as assigned
- Participate in and support departmental and program accreditation processes, including assessment, documentation, and continuous improvement activities.
Academic advising and mentoring – (10%)
- Provide academic advising and counseling to students, to include mentoring students and supporting academic and professional development.
- Guide and support student activities and organizations
- The position will provide academic supervision, and professional guidance to undergraduate and graduate students, including supervision and mentoring of undergraduate students, guidance of independent study, research and senior design projects, as well as academic and career development. Supervision of graduate students including academic advising, career mentoring, and oversight of assigned instructional activities.
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- Participate in departmental, college, and university committees and contribute to academic and administrative service activities
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering instructor jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in an engineering discipline or engineering technology
- Demonstrated experience teaching or training in an engineering or technical field
- Ability to develop and deliver lab-based and lecture-based course content
- Familiarity with CAD software, simulation tools, or relevant engineering platforms
- Professional Engineer license or industry certification in a relevant engineering specialty
- Experience with learning management systems and outcome-based assessment methods
Tips for Your Engineering Instructor Job Search
Tailor your resume to course levels
Engineering instructor roles vary from introductory lab courses to upper-division theory. Specify on your resume the exact course levels you've taught or assisted, the credit hours, and whether you managed lab equipment or led lecture sections independently.
Highlight licensure and industry credentials
Many institutions, especially community colleges and vocational programs, weight a Professional Engineer license or industry certifications like Six Sigma alongside your degree. List every active credential with its issuing body and renewal date so reviewers don't have to ask.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists engineering instructor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show curriculum development work concretely
Institutions increasingly expect instructors to build content, not just deliver it. Name specific modules, lab exercises, or project-based assignments you created, the software or standards they were built around, and any measurable outcome like pass rates or student feedback scores.
Prepare a teaching demonstration before interviews
Most engineering instructor searches include a live or recorded demo lesson. Choose a concept at the boundary of introductory and intermediate material, something with a visual or hands-on component, and rehearse explaining it to a mixed-background audience rather than specialists.
Negotiate start date around academic calendars
Academic hiring has hard start dates tied to semester schedules. If you're negotiating, focus on onboarding support, professional development funds, and lab access rather than a delayed start, which institutions rarely grant once a semester date is set.
Engineering Instructor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most engineering instructors?
The companies hiring the most engineering instructors right now include Metropolitan State University of Denver, Circuit Stream, and State of Georgia, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Community colleges, technical institutes, and workforce development programs account for a large portion of these openings.
How many engineering instructor jobs are remote?
About 12% of engineering instructor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the highest remote share in roles focused on online curriculum delivery, theory-only courses, and continuing education programs rather than hands-on lab instruction, which typically requires an on-site presence.
How do you become an engineering instructor?
Start by earning at least a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, though many four-year colleges require a master's degree. Build direct teaching experience through tutoring, lab assistant roles, or adjunct positions. Obtain relevant industry credentials if you're targeting vocational or technical programs. Develop a teaching portfolio that includes sample syllabi, lab exercises, and evidence of student outcomes before applying to full-time roles.
Can you get hired as an engineering instructor with little experience?
Yes, especially at technical colleges, vocational schools, and corporate training programs that value hands-on industry background over formal teaching history. Emphasize any mentoring, training, or tutoring you've done in an engineering context. Adjunct or part-time positions are a common entry point that leads to full-time openings at the same institution once you've built a classroom record.
What does the engineering instructor interview process look like?
Most searches involve an initial screening with a department chair or HR contact, followed by a panel interview with faculty or program directors. A teaching demonstration is standard, often covering a core engineering concept in front of a live or virtual audience. Some institutions also ask for a writing sample, a sample syllabus, or a review of your approach to assessing student competency in lab or project-based settings.
Where can I find and apply to engineering instructor jobs?
You can find and apply to engineering instructor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your engineering discipline, experience level, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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