Objective

To estimate the level of engagement of a group of university professors teaching subjects of the health area in a private high‐level education school in northern Portugal. The analyzed domains were vigor, dedication, and involvement in the professional activity.

Method

This is an exploratory, descriptive, and transversal study framed in the quantitative paradigm. Ninety nine professors participated. A structured questionnaire with social, demographic, and professional variables, along with the Ultrech Work Engagement Scale, was used. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 20. Statistical analysis program included a descriptive analysis and a second phase, were processed with parametric and nonparametric tests for a significance level of 0.05.

Results

Findings reveal that these professors showed high levels of vigor, dedication, and involvement-particularly of dedication.

Conclusions

These professors are engaged as they are physically, cognitively, and emotionally involved with their professional activities; and this is translated into a positive indicator for their education organization.