ERM Announcements, January 5, 2018

Happy New Year! Notes are a bit late but important just the same!

Note that several people pointed out links that were not working in the last set of notes. I have therefore changed the instructions to be sure that all notes include a statement on who to contact with questions about that specific item.

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

2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Chair of the Department of Engineering, East Carolina University

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

4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Scholar in Engineering Leadership Development

5. CALL FOR PAPERS: 2018 Frontiers in Education Conference

6. CALL FOR PAPERS: 2018 Capstone Design Conference

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

8. Submitting Announcements to the ERM Listserve

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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: Chair of the Department of Engineering, East Carolina University

The Department of Engineering in the College of Engineering and Technology at East Carolina University seeks a chair committed to excellence in engineering education and scholarship who will provide support and leadership to the faculty, staff, and students of a maturing general engineering undergraduate program and emerging disciplinary graduate programs. The chair will work closely with the Dean and the College’s leadership team to achieve the College’s shared priorities: maximizing student success, enhancing excellence in academic programs, and advancing research and scholarship.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting student success across a diverse student population including first-generation, rural, and other underserved groups in engineering; enhancing the excellence of the undergraduate general engineering program; building excellence in new graduate programs; advancing faculty engagement in research and scholarship through collaboration-building and coaching among current faculty; and leading a multi-year campaign of faculty hiring whose collective mission is to maintain key competencies and culture of the department while adding capacity for discipline-based scholarship. The successful candidate must:

Hold an earned terminal degree in an engineering discipline, or in engineering education with a B.S. or M.S. in an engineering discipline,
Present a record of excellence in teaching and research commensurate with a tenured appointment at the rank of professor in the department,
Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship with a strong capacity for facilitating collaboration across the department, college, and university,
Show familiarity with ABET accreditation processes, including assessment-driven continuous improvement, self-study reporting, and evaluator visitation
Have an established record of professional development and accomplishments as an academic leader at the program or department level, preferably including strategic planning; management of staff and budgets; faculty recruiting, mentoring, and retention; and/or other accomplishments in academic program building and leadership.
Applications will be accepted until the time that a Chair is appointed. For more information and application instructions, please visit http://carterbaldwin.com/opportunities/ecu-che/ . All confidential inquiries, nominations, and questions concerning this search may be directed to Bill Peterson, Partner (bpeterson@carterbaldwin.com, 678-448-0013) and Debby White, Consultant (dwhite@carterbaldwin.com, 678-448-0002) with CarterBaldwin Executive Search.

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department for Disability Support Services at (252) 737-1016 (Voice/TTY).

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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: Postdoctoral Scholar in Engineering Leadership Development

Engineering Leadership Development (ELD), a dynamic, growing program within the College of Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University, invites applications from individuals with a cross-disciplinary background in social sciences, education, management, human resources or related fields with interests in leadership research, education and development as well as familiarity with engineering and/or technical environments. This Limited Term Post-doctoral research position will have an initial contract for one or two years with the possibility of renewal. The Engineering Leadership Development Program, housed within the College’s School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs (SEDTAPP), provides a challenging, relevant and dynamic world-class program that further engages engineering students in their education while preparing them for effective followership and leadership roles in a technical work environment. The post-doctoral researcher will be part of a team of ELD faculty that are working toward the following goals in support of ELD’s mission: To develop and implement engineering leadership assessments in order to evaluate ELD program effectiveness; To conduct research at the nexus of engineering leadership and education; To further develop curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular programming for leadership education for undergraduate and graduate students in engineering; To provide engineering leadership training to College of Engineering undergraduate and graduate students. The preferred candidate will have a Ph.D. or equivalent in social sciences, education, management, human resources or related fields with interests in leadership research, education and development. In addition, some background in or familiarity with applied sciences, engineering, technology and/or business would be desired. Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills and good communication skills are essential. The successful candidate will work with the ELD faculty to contribute to current research and establish new research agendas for the ELD program; contribute to grant proposal preparation; design research studies; collect and analyze both qualitative (focus groups, one-on-one interviews) and quantitative (survey) data; publish research in the field of engineering leadership education; and teach a maximum of one engineering leadership course per semester. The ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others, within the College and the wider University as well as with collaborating universities on a multi-disciplinary research team is crucial. Demonstrated productivity in terms of published peer-reviewed journal articles and scientific conference presentations is required. Desired research skills and experiences include intensive interviewing, program implementation, survey design and administration, and data analysis. Proven experience in teaching upper-level undergraduate and/or graduate courses is highly desired. Excellent organizational and communication (oral and written) skills (including spoken/written English) are required. The ability to engage professionally with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students across the university and community is required. Experience with leadership in large research projects preferred. The initial appointment will be for two years, with the possibility of re-funding and contingent on satisfactory performance. Applications should include a CV, a statement of research interests, a teaching statement, and a letter linking your background and career intentions to the position. The anticipated start date is no later than August 2018. A spring start date is possible, depending on the availability of the selected candidate.

Apply online at https://psu.jobs/job/76039

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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5. 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. Contact Beth Eschenbach (beth.eschenbach@humboldt.edu) with questions.

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6. 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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7. 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.