1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Faculty Positions, Engineering and Science Education Research, Louisiana Tech University Integrated STEM Education Research Center (ISERC)
2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure-track faculty position at Assistant Professor rank, Rowan University
3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Engineering and Physics, Harding University
4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Scholar on a RED Grant, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering at the University of New Mexico
5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Engineering Education Research Faculty Position, Full or Associate Professor, University of Michigan
6. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Full-time Lead Engineering Instructor, Lee College
7. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Department Head of Materials Science and Engineering at North Carolina State University
8. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Experiential Learning Research Associate Postdoctoral Position at the Northeastern University’s Research Institute for Experiential Learning Science (RIELS)
9. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Cluster of Faculty Positions at the University of San Diego
10. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Houston – Clear Lake
11. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Executive Director, Women in Engineering ProActive Network
12. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: 2018 Institute on Project-Based Learning
13. CALL FOR RESEARCH STUDY PARTICIPANTS: Seeking students to participate in a nationwide study
14. Submitting Announcements to the ERM Listserve
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1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Faculty Positions, Engineering and Science Education Research, Louisiana Tech University Integrated STEM Education Research Center (ISERC)
The Integrated STEM Education Research Center (ISERC) at Louisiana Tech University invites applications for top caliber researchers and teachers conducting engineering and science education research. All professional ranks (Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor), STEM disciplinary backgrounds, and research specialties, including discipline-based education research, will be considered. ISERC is committed to the development and study of innovative, multidisciplinary STEM education practices. ISERC is primarily housed in the College of Engineering and Science whose vision is to be a world leader in integrating engineering and science in education and research. The College is experiencing significant growth and is undertaking an aggressive faculty recruiting campaign. By the start of the appointment, applicants must have earned a doctorate in Engineering Education, a STEM discipline housed in the College, or a related field.
Successful candidates are expected to actively participate in ISERC research efforts; initiate, build and sustain an externally funded research program; and supervise graduate students. Candidates with excellent communication skills interested in engaging students across the curriculum are encouraged to apply. Faculty are expected to demonstrate a commitment to high quality professional service and active participation in College responsibilities. ISERC supports the Education concentrations in the College’s Ph.D. program in Engineering and the interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Computational Analysis and Modeling.
Louisiana Tech University is a doctoral granting public institution that enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 68 foreign countries. The College is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. To build a diverse workforce the College encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women.
Send curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and goals, a description of teaching experience and interests, and names and contact information for at least three references in a single PDF file to facsearch@latech.edu with the subject line “<Last Name, First Initial> – ISERC faculty search.” Review of applications and nominations will begin December 1, 2017, and will continue until suitable candidates are identified. The starting date for each position is September 1, 2018. Louisiana Tech University is an EEO/AA employer.
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2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure-track faculty position at Assistant Professor rank, Rowan University
The Department of Experiential Engineering Education (ExEEd) in the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering at Rowan University invites applications for tenure-track faculty position(s) at the Assistant Professor rank. ExEEd was launched as a new Department in 2016 to catalyze the translation of educational innovations into the classroom, cultivate a collaborative environment for engineering education research, and to lead the College’s undergraduate engineering educational mission in the freshman and sophomore years.
Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to engage in high quality, evidence-based teaching and build a robust research program focused on engineering education. As part of their teaching role within the department, they will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative projects, pedagogies and curricula in an environment where excellence in teaching is strongly valued. They will have the opportunity to work collaboratively to develop a novel graduate engineering education curriculum. The successful candidate must demonstrate commitment to working with students and faculty from different engineering disciplines and from diverse backgrounds including women, students of color, LGBTQ students, first-generation to college students, students with disabilities, students with low socioeconomic status, and veterans.
Applicants must have earned a minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering and a Ph.D. in Engineering, Engineering Education, STEM Education or an equivalent field. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to teach in a multidisciplinary, hands-on, project and problem-based learning environment. Applications should include the following, assembled in the following order in a single PDF file: 1) a cover letter summarizing qualifications, 2) curriculum vita, 3) one-page teaching statement, 4) two-page research statement, 5) one-page diversity statement addressing how you would incorporate diversity and inclusion into your teaching materials and methods and 6) names and contact information for three references. Please name the file as <LastName>_ExEEd_Application.pdf. The application can be submitted at: http://jobs.rowan.edu/cw/en-us/job/492369/
Review of applications will begin November 15, 2017. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions should be addressed to farrell@rowan.edu.
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3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Engineering and Physics, Harding University
Under limited supervision, this position will work with the Beyond Professional Identity (BPI) research group led by Dr. James Huff in conducting a multi-institutional, transdisciplinary investigation that is funded by the National Science Foundation to investigate the role of emotions in the context of engineering education. The term of employment for this position is 1.5 – 2 years. Candidates with a Ph.D. in engineering education, education, psychology, sociology, or a closely related social science field are preferred. Additionally, candidates with expertise in qualitative research, a record of publications, and demonstrated communication skills are preferred. The primary responsibilities for this position include significant contributions to qualitative research within the investigation, coordinating a national workshop, and co-mentoring undergraduate research students. The successful applicant may begin this job as early as January 8, 2018.
Candidates should also demonstrate a level of support to the mission of the university. Harding University is a private Christian institution of higher education chiefly supported by the Churches of Christ.
To apply, please submit the online application found at www.harding.edu/hr/jobs and attach a single PDF file that includes (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) statement of purpose, and (4) contact information for two references. Please email Dr. Huff at jlhuff@harding.edu or call at 501.279.5713 for more information.
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4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Scholar on a RED Grant, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering at the University of New Mexico
The University of New Mexico is inviting applications for a postdoctoral scholar to join our RED Project, FACETS (http://facets.unm.edu/). We are looking for a scholar with qualitative research experience who will enjoy collaborating with a great interdisciplinary team. We are investigating the impact of threading community-, industry-, research-, and entrepreneurial-based design challenges through the undergraduate chemical engineering curriculum in a diverse department.
Find additional details from this link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/11eh380s2o7yxx4/FACETS%20Post%20Doctoral%20Researcher.pdf?dl=0
Please email your application to Vanessa Svihla, vsvihla@unm.edu. For best consideration, please submit you application by Nov 5th.
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5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Engineering Education Research Faculty Position, Full or Associate Professor, University of Michigan
The College of Engineering at the University of Michigan (UM) recently hired four tenured/tenure-track faculty members as part of an initiative to develop an engineering education research (EER) program. These four faculty are appointed in traditional engineering departments, but their scholarship is in EER. At present, UM is seeking a fifth, tenured EER faculty member at the Full or Associate Professor rank. (Individuals interested in positions as the Assistant Professor rank should apply directly to the relevant UM engineering department.)
The tenured EER faculty member hired through this search will be appointed in an engineering department and will provide leadership in the development of a brand new EER graduate program at the UM. The first cohort of students will enroll in the new graduate program in Fall 2018 (see https://eer.engin.umich.edu for more details). In addition to establishing a thriving research program in EER, which includes advising graduate and undergraduate students, this EER faculty member will teach in both his/her engineering discipline and in the EER graduate program, and he/she will provide service in support of both the engineering department and EER program.
Candidates should have either: (1) a Ph.D. in Engineering Education with a minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering, or (2) a Ph.D. in engineering or related STEM field and EER experience. Candidates should also have scholarship and publication records appropriate for appointment at the Full or Associate Professor rank with tenure. The College of Engineering is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
To apply, prepare a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a 2-3 page statement of teaching (with a discussion of potential engineering department appointment), a 2-3 page statement of research, three representative EER publications, and names and contact information of at least three EER references. Submit these electronically at: http://apps.engin.umich.edu/eerfaculty.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, but those received by November 15, 2017 will be given full consideration. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is responsive to the needs of dual career families. You may direct questions to cfinelli@umich.edu
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6. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Full-time Lead Engineering Instructor, Lee College
Lee College is searching for a full time, lead engineering instructor. We have an active pre-engineering program designed to prepare students for transfer into University engineering programs. With grant support, we are building University partnerships along with the wide range of outreach initiatives and other activities. Lee College currently has a strong Physics Education Research presence with Tom O’Kuma and Evan Richards as two of the full time physicists, and an expert in Engineering Education Research would be a strong complement to the research-based reforms currently being deployed in our Math, Engineering, and Science Division. Lee College has been a strong advocate for PER, and our future engineering instructor can expect a welcoming environment for EER as well. If you are interested, please look at https://jobs.lee.edu/postings/4569. Also please do not hesitate to contact Evan Richards (erichards@lee.edu) if you have any questions.
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7. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Department Head of Materials Science and Engineering at North Carolina State University
Candidates shall possess a doctoral degree in materials science and engineering or a related field and credentials to be appointed at the rank of Professor with tenure in the department. The successful candidate will possess an outstanding record of leadership, teaching, and research accomplishments along with a strong record of commitment to diversity. Candidates should have experience and demonstrable skills in leading and managing programs and people, reflective of those found within research-extensive universities. He/she must have a track record of working effectively with faculty, students, staff, administration, industry, alumni, departmental partners and funding agencies. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential to success. The position can be viewed at the following link: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/91446.
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8. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Experiential Learning Research Associate Postdoctoral Position at the Northeastern University’s Research Institute for Experiential Learning Science (RIELS)
The Research Institute for Experiential Learning Science (RIELS) at Northeastern University seeks applicants for a postdoctoral research associate position. RIELS (www.northeastern.edu/riels) uses methodological pluralism to take a holistic, multi-disciplinary, integrative approach to understanding the mechanisms behind the impact of experiential learning (XL) environments. This impact ranges from micro-level as XL influences individual student learning to macro-level as it affects and helps shape the future of the workforce. This research is achieved through a network of researchers including but not limited to psychologists, sociologists, neuroscientists, economists and network scientists, those who work directly with students and employers, and those stakeholders who are positioned in the workforce and government.
We are seeking a Postdoctoral fellow to work on a number of efforts related to development and implementation of research on experiential learning at Northeastern and our partner institutions. Research questions of interest to RIELS include, but are not limited to, the ways in which experiential learning environments affect student disciplinary learning, holistic development, motivational attitudes, development as self-directed learners, professional identity development, etc. Candidates should have completed a doctoral degree in social science, learning science, science, engineering, math, STEM education, or equivalent. Successful applicants must provide evidence of conducting independent research (or potential for).
Initial appointment is for one year with possible extension for additional years. To apply, please send: 1) cover letter describing research interests, experience, career goals, and evidence of initiating, leading and/or participating in research; 2) a curriculum vitae; and 3) names and contact information for three professional references to Research Institute for Experiential Learning Science (RIELS), riels@northeastern.edu. Application review will begin on November 1st, 2017, and continue until the position is filled.
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9. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Cluster of Faculty Positions at the University of San Diego
The Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering at the University of San Diego (USD) invites applications for a cluster of faculty positions in engineering and computer science related to design thinking. We are especially interested in the application of design thinking to the fields of intelligent systems, computational biology, software engineering or healthcare including bioengineering.
In particular, the General Engineering department at USD is seeking to hire a tenure track faculty member to broaden the disciplinary expertise of our department. We are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in environmental engineering and/or bioengineering, though any interested candidate is encouraged to apply. The General Engineering department, founded in 2016, is currently developing a new cross disciplinary curriculum that infuses themes of social justice into engineering. We strive to graduate students who understand that engineering is an inherently socio-technical enterprise. The curriculum consists of two parts: 1) a broad technical foundation to prepare students for a range of engineering professions and 2) a concentration that will give students subject matter expertise in a particular area. Faculty joining the department will have a unique opportunity to shape a new curriculum from the ground up. We are committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates. Questions can be directed to Dr. Susan Lord slord@sandiego.edu For more detail, please see http://www.sandiego.edu/engineering/about/jobs.php
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10. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Houston – Clear Lake
The Mechanical Engineering program at the University of Houston-Clear Lake invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to begin in fall 2018. A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and experience in the area of Thermal/Fluid Sciences is required. The successful candidate must be strongly committed to undergraduate teaching, research, advising, and laboratory development. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Duties of the successful candidate include teaching courses, conducting research, serving the university and actively supporting the program’s ABET accreditation efforts. The University of Houston-Clear Lake is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer supporting workplace diversity. Applications accepted only online at our Job Opportunities page https://uhs.taleo.net/careersection/ex4_uhcl/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en&portal=10400120292
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11. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Executive Director, Women in Engineering ProActive Network
The Women in Engineering ProActive (WEPAN) Executive Director is responsible for providing leadership, direction and guidance of WEPAN’s activities, members, and member organizations. This will be accomplished through establishing and executing major goals and objectives for the organization, while recommending and implementing policies established by the board of directors. The ED will continuously analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of all organization operations including the funding model, organizational structure and personnel. Fundraising, outreach and marketing are three key areas. S/he will coordinate major activities through subordinates, consultants, and member-volunteers. The position requires proactive management, sound fiscal judgment, and a commitment to inclusivity and diversity. The Executive Director represents WEPAN and its mission to regulatory bodies, other agencies, community and civic organizations, donors, funders and supporters, and the general public. The Executive Director will work collaboratively, think strategically, and act responsibly to ensure long-term success of the organization.
Application and Nomination Process
The Search Committee is soliciting nominations and applications. Interested candidates should send their resume and letter of interest in pdf format to teri.reed@uc.edu. Any questions or concerns can also be directed to Teri Reed at the email address given or by calling 513-556-3191. Initial screening will begin November 9 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is in the first quarter of 2018.
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12. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: 2018 Institute on Project-Based Learning
The 2018 Institute on Project-Based Learning (PBL), http://wp.wpi.edu/projectbasedlearning/2018-institute/ , will be held June 20-23, 2018, at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester, Massachusetts. Run by WPI in partnership with the Association of American Colleges & Universities, the Institute draws on more than 40 years of experience integrating project-based initiatives into undergraduate education.
This 2.5-day intensive workshop brings together teams of five or more faculty and administrators from colleges and universities to gain knowledge about project-based learning and make tangible progress to integrate PBL into their own curricula. The Institute includes a mix of interactive workshops, consultation with experts, and collaborative teamwork. Participants come to the Institute with a specific goal or project they would like to advance and leave with an enhanced understanding of PBL and a tailored plan to advance work on their own campuses as well as materials and examples. See http://wpi.today/umbc-impact-16 to learn more about how the Institute assisted the College of Engineering and Information Technology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County to advance initiatives on their campus.
Who Should Attend: The Institute is designed for faculty and administrators from a wide variety of institutions, including public, private, STEM, liberal arts, community colleges, and research universities, who are interested advancing project-based learning in their curricula.
Application Guidelines: Institute applicants are asked to propose a goal or a specific project they want to address. Applications will be judged on the extent to which the team is likely to benefit from the Institute and advance its project-based learning initiatives. To learn more about the application process, visit http://wp.wpi.edu/projectbasedlearning/2018-institute/apply/
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 13, 2018
If you have questions, please visit http://wp.wpi.edu/projectbasedlearning/contact/
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13. CALL FOR RESEARCH STUDY PARTICIPANTS: Seeking students to participate in a nationwide study
Dear Colleagues,
We are currently seeking undergraduate engineering students who identify as having a disability to participate in a national study exploring professional identity formation. Please consider forwarding this email to students enrolled in your program:
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Dear Students,
Our research team, the majority of whom identify as people with various disabilities, is seeking volunteers to participate in a series of 60-90 minute interviews for a nationwide study exploring the professional identity formation of undergraduate civil engineering students who experience disabilities. In particular, we want to further understand how your experiences, skills, activities, values, and inter-personal relationships contribute to your career goals and how they shift over time. The results of this study will be used to enhance the educational policies and experiences of students with disabilities in civil engineering and in other engineering disciplines, more broadly.
Do I qualify to participate? You are eligible to participate in this study if you: 1) are 18 years old or older, 2) are enrolled in (or intending to enroll in) a civil engineering program, 3)experience some form of a disability such as learning disabilities, physical disabilities, cognitive disabilities, or developmental disabilities. Individuals who experience disabilities may participate in this study. Your disability does not need to have been officially diagnosed by a healthcare professional; documentation from your doctor and reporting your disability to your institution are NOT required. Disabilities include (but are not limited to) the following:
· Visual Differences (e.g., Stargardt’s Disease, glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa, and other forms of complete or partial blindness)
· Hearing Differences (e.g., chronic buzzing or ringing in ears, deafness in one or both ears, and other forms of complete or partial hearing loss or difference)
· Learning or Developmental Differences (e.g., autism, asperger’s, obsessive compulsive disorder, dyslexia, or other forms or learning or developmental differences)
· Auto-Immune Disorders (e.g., multiple sclerosis (MS), lupus, lyme disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), type I diabetes, or other auto-immune diseases)
· Limb Differences (e.g., limb amputee or born without a limb)
· Mobility Differences (e.g., needing a walker, wheelchair, cane, or crutches or experiences difficulty walking or lifting/moving objects due to paralysis, stamina limitations, cerebral palsy, or other neuromuscular or orthopedic reasons)
I’m interested, so what do I need to do? If you are interested in participating in this study, please fill out and submit the following survey: http://bit.ly/2ylSic9. Participation in the survey is voluntary and confidential; your responses may be used in research published in professional journal articles, but your identity will not be revealed to anyone outside of the research team. If you have questions about the study or your eligibility for participation, please contact Cassandra Groen at cgroen@vt.edu.
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