1. ERM: Apprentice Faculty Grant Program Accepting Nominations/ Applications until February 1st

2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Executive Director for the Reinvention Collaborative and Associate Provost at Colorado State University

3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: NAE Center for Engineering Ethics and Society

4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Teaching-track faculty position with opportunities for engineering education research at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Full-time, non-tenure eligible faculty position at the Lecturer rank in the Department of Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis
6. CALL FOR PAPERS: 2018 Frontiers in Education Conference

7. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: 2018 Institute on Project-Based Learning

8. CALL FOR SUMBISSIONS: 8th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference

9. CALL FOR PAPERS: 2018 Capstone Design Conference

10. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Designing Student-Centered Learning Experiences 2018 Summer Institute at Olin College

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1. ERM: Apprentice Faculty Grant Program Accepting Nominations/ Applications until February 1st

The Educational Research and Methods (ERM) Division of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) awards up to four (4) travel grants annually to graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, junior faculty, staff members, or senior ranking faculty who are transitioning into engineering education. The Apprentice Faculty Grant (AFG) Program is designed to encourage and honor promising new educators and/or researchers who have demonstrated commitment to innovation in teaching and/or have the potential for substantial contributions to engineering education research. Each grant consists of honoraria of up to $2,000 that is intended to cover travel and conference expenses. Grant recipients are expected to attend the full duration of the annual ASEE conference, including two ERM events, and are highly encouraged to attend at least one workshop. For more details, including how to apply, see http://erm.asee.org/afg.html. Contact Samantha Brunhaver (Samantha.Brunhaver@asu.edu) or Jennifer Bekki (jennifer.bekki@asu.edu) if you have any questions.

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2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Executive Director for the Reinvention Collaborative and Associate Provost at Colorado State University

The Reinvention Collaborative, a national consortium of research universities dedicated to strengthening undergraduate education, is seeking an Executive Director for the Reinvention Collaborative and Associate Provost at Colorado State University, which serves as the institutional home for the Collaborative. Founded in 2000, the Collaborative has approximately 70 members and is governed by a fifteen-member, elected board. The Collaborative supports the University Vice Provost/President Network, which includes twice yearly meetings for senior-level faculty administrators who have campus-wide responsibility for undergraduate education (typically associate or vice provosts). The Collaborative supports four Specialized Networks that are focused on Curricular and Co-Curricular Engagement and Integrative Learning; The Science of Learning/Pedagogical Innovation; Student Success/Learning Analytics; Advising and Academic Guidance. This position offers an opportunity to guide an established national organization devoted to student success and develop innovative undergraduate programming at a major land-grant university. The full job description is posted on the CSU jobs website, https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/52037.

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3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: NAE Center for Engineering Ethics and Society

The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Center for Engineering Ethics and Society (CEES) focuses the talents of the nation on addressing the ethical and social dimensions of engineering, as both a profession and an agent of innovation. The Center’s mission is to engage current and future engineering leaders in industry and academia as well as representatives of public and private organizations and government in (1) identifying and examining the ethical and societal challenges of engineering, (2) bringing these challenges to the attention of the engineering profession and society, and (3) developing programs and recommendations to address these challenges. As a crucial component of its mission, CEES manages the NAE Online Ethics Center for Engineering and Science (OEC), a dynamic, widely used electronic repository of resources on ethics in science, engineering, research, and education for engineers, scientists, scholars, educators, students, and interested citizens. The CEES Director will work closely with the NAE Executive Officer, NAE Program Office Director, and an appointed CEES Advisory Group to develop a program strategy, determine budget and staffing requirements, secure funding, and implement a multiyear portfolio of activities that advance the CEES mission, ensuring that CEES and the OEC meet their stated objectives.

Preferred qualifications: PhD in engineering, physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, or public policy with extensive knowledge of scholarship in engineering and science ethics, history of technology, engineering and science education, and public policy. Extensive experience interacting with engineering and science educators, employers, professional societies, public and private sector funders, and policymakers, and strong knowledge of/experience with fundraising and strategic planning.

Minimum requirements: Master’s degree in engineering, physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, or public policy or equivalent knowledge with 6 years of related professional experience, 2 of them in a supervisory capacity. Strong program/project development, management, and facilitation skills. Ability to independently develop and manage multiple complex projects, work successfully in a team environment, and form and maintain effective teams. Experience with proposal writing and fundraising. Experience working in complex environments with a high degree of organizational effectiveness. Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and constituents. Ability to understand and communicate technical/scientific issues with diverse audiences; solve problems using originality and ingenuity; serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues; operate using substantial latitude for independent judgment and action; train and develop staff; and develop and maintain effective relationships and communication with coworkers, employees in other National Academies units, and external constituents.

Applications including a cover letter, names and contact information of three references, and curriculum vitae should be submitted online no later than January 8, 2018, to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Office of Human Resources www.nationalacademies.org/humanresources/index.html Job req # 170214-4

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4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Teaching-track faculty position with opportunities for engineering education research at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Computer Science (CS) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for multiple teaching faculty positions at all levels and in all areas of computer science. We seek highly qualified applicants with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and the ability to teach at all levels. This is a 100% non-tenure-track appointment on an academic year (nine-month) service basis paid over twelve months.

The department has recently formed a Computers and Education research area and specifically invites individuals who are interested in this intersection to apply. If you have more questions about this new research area and the departmental support for it, contact Geoffrey Herman (glherman@illinois.edu)

https://cs.illinois.edu/about-us/faculty-positions#teachingfaculty

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5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Full-time, non-tenure eligible faculty position at the Lecturer rank in the Department of Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis

The Department of Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure eligible faculty position at the Lecturer rank to begin August 2018. The lecturer will teach classes in the undergraduate and masters program in the department in the areas of environmental engineering science. In addition, this person would be in charge of the shared laboratory facilities in the department, and a background and expertise in the experimental (laboratory) areas of environmental engineering are desirable. The position is a full time appointment. With several initiatives in the department, the lecturer can also participate and help in other activities (e.g., ABET, Student Chapters, and International Programs) to support the educational mission.

Candidates should hold a BS degree in an engineering or science discipline from an accredited engineering program. Preferred candidates will have an earned PhD in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Candidates with other degrees would be considered if they have experience in managing shared instrumentation laboratories or have prior teaching experience. Experience in laboratory teaching and course development is desired. Related industrial experience will also be considered. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, and the position is benefits eligible as per university guidelines.

Applicants should send a cover letter outlining their experience and interest, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and names of two references by email as a single file in PDF format to: kcole@wustl.edu. If you have any questions, please contact John Fortner (Chair of the Search) at jfortner@wustl.edu or the Chair of the Department, Pratim Biswas at pbiswas@wustl.edu. Applications will be considered until the position is filled, but priority will be given to those received by January 30, 2018. Women and members of groups under-represented in engineering are encouraged to apply. Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment eligibility verification will be required upon selection.

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6. CALL FOR PAPERS: 2018 Frontiers in Education Conference

The 48th Annual Frontiers in Education (FIE) conference committee invites you to submit an abstract to present at the 2018 conference. FIE is a major international conference focusing on educational innovations and research in engineering and computing education. We welcome submissions related to educational issues and innovations in computing and engineering at the graduate, undergraduate and pre-college levels.

The 2018 conference theme is Fostering Innovation Through Diversity. In addition to the traditional FIE topics, we are soliciting submissions for the following thematic tracks: diversity/equity/inclusion in engineering/computing, encouraging and teaching innovation, innovation in software engineering education, upward mobility, and EPICS/service-learning.

FIE 2018 continues a long tradition of disseminating exciting results in engineering and computing education. Whether through a full paper, a work in progress, a panel, a special session or a workshop, this is an opportunity to share your work with colleagues and learn about research from around the world.

For specifics about abstract submission, visit http://fie2018.org/pages/february-5th-submission-instructions. A Call for Papers PDF reminder can be downloaded here. If you are attending FIE for the first time or missed the 2017 conference and want to learn more, check out the event summary and proceedings on the FIE 2017 website.

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7. 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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8. CALL FOR SUMBISSIONS: 8th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference

Submissions to the 8th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference (ISEC ’18, held on 3.10.18 in Princeton, NJ) are now open! ISEC is known for featuring cutting-edge research and experiences with integrated approaches to the study of science, math, and technology through experiences and activities based in engineering and other design disciplines. This year’s theme is iSTEM: Lead, Engage, Succeed!

Please use this link to submit: http://edas.info/N23742. You will need to set up an account in EDAS before submitting if you do not already have one. Submissions will close at 11:59 EST on 12.31.17.

Submissions are accepted in three categories: Papers (full or WIP), Posters by K-12 students, and Workshops. Please see the full CFP on the conference website, ewh.ieee.org/conf/stem, and our Facebook page for details on paper format requirements and templates, fees, and other conference information. Follow us on Twitter @IEEE_ISEC, and like us on Facebook (search for ISEC). Contact us at ieee.isec@gmail.com for more information. We look forward to your participation in ISEC 2018!

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9. CALL FOR PAPERS: 2018 Capstone Design Conference

Calling all those involved in capstone design! Share your ideas and challenges at the 2018 Capstone Design Conference this summer – June 4-6, 2018 in Rochester, New York, USA. The 2018 Conference will include dynamic panel discussions, interactive poster presentations, workshops, keynote sessions, and many opportunities for networking.

The call for papers and workshops is available on the conference website: www.capstoneconf.org/callforpapers. The deadline for papers and workshops is January 8, 2018 – see the conference website for submission details. [Note: papers are short – 4 pages maximum – to allow for publication of expanded versions elsewhere.] The capstone design community welcomes your contributions!

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10. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Designing Student-Centered Learning Experiences 2018 Summer Institute at Olin College

The 2018 Collaboratory Summer Institute, Designing Student-Centered Learning Experiences, http://www.olin.edu/collaborate/collaboratory/summer-institute/, will be held June 4-8, 2018, at Olin College of Engineering in Needham, Massachusetts. The Olin Collaboratory Summer Institute is an intensive week-long immersion designed to provide participants from around the country and around the world with the opportunity to conceive and catalyze change in education.

Designing Student-Centered Learning Experiences is a weeklong interactive workshop for faculty teams engaged in a curricular change effort at their own institution. Through participatory workshops, immersive design exercises, and presentations from experts, teams of faculty learn about, experience, and practice effective, engaging teaching approaches for new and meaningful STEM curricula. Through the Summer Institute experience, we aim to create a learning environment for participants that

· Embraces creativity, prototyping, iterating, and dreaming big,

· Introduces a set of tools, concepts, and language about student-centered experience design,

· Promotes exploration of your context in a new way and provides insight into what we do here at Olin, and

· Builds community among educators, change agents, designers, and learners.

Alongside participants from other institutions, you and your team will develop concrete action plans for curricular change. Sessions are highly participatory and you will be challenged to continually consider new ideas and put novel approaches into practice. Institute attendees will acquire a new lens through which to view their projects, an expanded repertoire of techniques and solutions, and concrete steps to take their plans forward. Past attendees have included Deans, experienced and new faculty, staff, instructional designs, and faculty developers to name a few. All participants should be prepared to spend the full week deeply engaged in this demanding program. Applicants must apply in teams of at least three and describe a project (in the contemplation, planning, or execution stage) at their home institution.

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, research universities and K-12 programs, who are currently involved in a curricular change effort.

Application Guidelines: Institute applicants are asked to describe the project on which they are working. Applications will be reviewed on the extent to which the team is likely to benefit from the Institute and advance its project goals. To learn more about the application process, visit https://www.olin.edu/collaborate/collaboratory/summer-institute/apply/.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 28, 2018
If you have questions, please visit http://www.olin.edu/collaborate/collaboratory/summer-institute/ or contact collaboratory@olin.edu.