Position Title Professor
Alternate Title(s) Postsecondary teacher 
Education & Training Level Bachelor’s degree required, prefer graduate degree
Education & Training Level Description Educational requirements vary with the subject taught and the type of educational institution. Most commonly, professors must have a Ph.D. However, a master's degree may be enough for some instructors at other types of colleges. 
Brief job description

Professors instruct students in academic and vocational subjects beyond the high school level. They also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Professors that focus on wind energy may teach wind and renewable energy-related courses in the fields of engineering, policy, business, economics, social sciences and other subjects at colleges and universities. University-level instructors often conduct their own research, direct wind energy research centers or institutes, and publish literature relating to wind-generated electricity.
Preferred Level of Education Ph.D. 
Preferred Level of Experience See the Bureau of Labor Statistics for more information.
Estimated/Expected Salary See the Bureau of Labor Statistics for more information.
Job Profile
  • Teach, test, and assess students on basic principles of physics, thermodynamics, energy, electricity, and other relevant topics as related to wind energy.
  • Train career-level professionals to increase knowledge about subjects including wind power technology, wind energy systems, environmental issues, wind turbine manufacturing, construction, operations, and maintenance.
  • Advise students on class selection and provide information on possible career path..
  • Provide student research opportunities and internships
  • Perform research with students, such as innovative ways to improve wind turbine and plant technology.
  • Advise student projects.
  • Conduct research on a wide range of wind energy-related topics.
  • Write reports, publish, and disseminate findings.
Job Skills
  • Communication skills. Professors need to write papers, give lectures, and serve on committees. To do so, they need good communication skills. 
  • Critical-thinking skills. Professors should challenge established theories and beliefs, conduct original research, design experiments, and possess good critical-thinking skills.
  • Instructional skills. Professors need to be able to present information in a way that students will understand. They need to adapt to the different learning styles of their students and teach students who have little or no experience with the subject.
  • Writing skills. Most professors publish original research and analysis. Consequently, they need to be skilled writers.
Resources

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Professor

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