Career in Education   While two thirds of all engineers work in private industry, some work in academia and prepare students for engineering careers. The course on circuit analysis you are studying is an important part of the preparation process. If you enjoy teaching others, you may want to consider becoming an engineering educator.

Engineering professors work on state-of-the-art research projects, teach courses at graduate and undergraduate levels, and provide services to their professional societies and the community at large. They are expected to make original contributions in their areas of specialty. This requires a broad-based education in the fundamentals of electrical engineering and a mastery of the skills necessary for communicating their efforts to others.

If you like to do research, to work at the frontiers of engineering, to make contributions to technological advancement, to invent, consult, and/or teach, consider a career in engineering education. The best way to start is by talking with your professors and benefiting from their experience.

A solid understanding of mathematics and physics at the undergraduate level is vital to your success as an engineering professor. If you are having difficulty in solving your engineering textbook problems, start correcting any weaknesses you have in your mathematics and physics fundamentals.

Most universities these days require that engineering professors have a Ph.D. degree. In addition, some universities require that they be actively involved in research leading to publications in reputable journals. To prepare yourself for a career in engineering education, get as broad an education as possible, because electrical engineering is changing rapidly and becoming interdisciplinary. Without doubt, engineering education is a rewarding career. Professors get a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment as they see their students graduate, become leaders in the professions, and contribute significantly to the betterment of humanity.