1. Instructions for Submitting Announcements for the ERM Listserv
2. ERM ANNOUNCEMENT: 2019 Apprentice Faculty Grant Program Accepting Applications until February 15
3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: George Mason University – Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning, STEM Focus (tenure-track, assistant/associate rank)
4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoc Position at MIT, Educational Curriculum Mapping
5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral researcher, Instructional Research & Development (IRD), Center for Educational Effectiveness, UC Davis
6. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor of Electronics Engineering Technology
7. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Non-tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Engineering and Applied Science Education, University of New Haven, CT
8. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, Chemical Engineering, Campbell University School of Engineering
9. CALL FOR PAPERS: First Year Engineering Experience Conference
10. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: NSF-sponsored Synthesis and Design Workshop on Digitally-Mediated Team Learning (DMTL)
11. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: National Study on Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Undergraduate Engineering Students
12. CALL FOR PAPERS: Frontiers in Education (FIE)
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1. Instructions for Submitting Announcements for the ERM Listserv
To send an announcement to the ERM listserv, please prepare a 2-3 paragraph description including any relevant URLs and contact info as well as a subject line. Do not include any attachments. Be sure that the announcement includes the person to contact with questions. Email all of this information to matushm@vt.edu with [ERM Announcement] in the subject line to facilitate email sorting. Announcements will be sent out on the 1st and 15th of each month. Each set of announcements will be included in the announcements email twice. Announcements will also be recorded on the ERM website: http://erm.asee.org/
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2. ERM ANNOUNCEMENT: 2019 Apprentice Faculty Grant Program Accepting Applications until February 15
The Apprentice Faculty Grant (AFG) Program within the Educational Research and Methods (ERM) Division of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) encourages and honors promising new researchers who have the potential for substantial contributions to engineering education. In conjunction with the 2019 ASEE Annual Conference, the AFG program will grant up to four awards to graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, junior faculty, staff members, or senior ranking faculty who are transitioning into engineering education research. Each award will include: 1) getting paired with a mentor who is a senior researcher in the engineering education community and 2) some support for conference travel expenses (exact level of financial support is still under consideration, but will not exceed $500). AFG 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 https://erm.asee.org/conferences/afg/. Please feel free to contact Jennifer Bekki <jennifer.bekki@asu.edu> or Courtney Faber < cfaber2@utk.edu>) with questions.
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3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: George Mason University – Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning, STEM Focus (tenure-track, assistant/associate rank)
The College of Education and Human Development at George Mason University invites applications for a STEM-focused faculty position in its academic program in Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning (ASTL) (https://gse.gmu.edu/advanced-teaching-studies). George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason’s academic and culturally inclusive environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, developing/maintaining a consequential research agenda and portfolio of external funding; teaching advanced professional development courses in the ASTL program; and working in collaboration with ASTL colleagues on program development, enrollment generation, and accreditation-related initiatives.
Applicants must have an earned doctorate in education or a related field, teaching experience at both the K-12 and university levels, and demonstrated potential for research excellence and external funding at the levels required to earn tenure at an R1 institution. Preferred qualifications include a research agenda focused on the advanced professional development of STEM educators, experience with the certification processes of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, expertise with problem-based learning and online learning initiatives, experience with diverse populations, and an ability to contribute to the College’s science education programs at the pre-service and doctoral levels. Apply here: https://jobs.gmu.edu/postings/44665
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4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoc Position at MIT, Educational Curriculum Mapping
We are seeking a postdoc to work on the development and dissemination of educational maps, with a focus on mathematics curriculum. The project will involve data collection (primarily focused on learning outcomes), identification of conceptual linkages, creation of online interactive maps using MIT Mapping Lab tools, and utilization of maps to perform case studies. Possible focus areas include mapping the relationship between AP subjects and first-year college STEM subjects, creating maps that support self-preparation for Community College
mathematics placement exams, and mapping the relationships between the Common Core State Standards and college STEM subjects.
The ideal candidate would have a PhD in a STEM field, and past experience or a strong interest in educational technology, education policy, and/or mathematics education. Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to work independently, and the ability to proactively set, prioritize, and accomplish goals are a must. The postdoc will be jointly supervised by the MIT Mapping Lab (http://mapping.mit.edu/) and the MIT Teaching+Learning Lab (http://tll.mit.edu/).
Initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal. A short-term research appointment would also be considered for an outstanding candidate with a master’s degree qualification but no PhD. To apply, please send a resume and brief statement of interest to Dr. K. Willcox (kwillcox@mit.edu) and Dr. D. Shah (dnshah@mit.edu).
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5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral researcher, Instructional Research & Development (IRD), Center for Educational Effectiveness, UC Davis
The Center for Educational Effectiveness promotes excellence in undergraduate education at UC Davis through a combination of research, teaching support, and educational analytics. We collaborate with faculty, graduate students, and instructors to implement evidence-based instructional practices and develop and explore innovative solutions that enhance learner-centered instruction.
We presently have opportunities for a postdoctoral researcher to join our growing Instructional Research & Development (IRD) team. On this team, you will participate in the development and prototyping of instructional innovations to advance teaching and learning at our large, diverse R1 university. You will also participate in generating new discoveries and knowledge that help educators to design more effective learning experiences and improve their students’ outcomes.
Examples of potential upcoming projects include: designing and testing quick cognitive-science based techniques to improve learning in learning management systems such as Canvas or Blackboard; developing and researching improv-based training for educators; researching identity and inclusion in STEM courses; understanding student outcomes and attrition patterns in online courses. Our postdoctoral fellow will also assist with IRD’s charge to build and support the SOTL (Scholarship of Teaching and Learning) community on campus. For more information, view the full position description on the Center for Educational Effectiveness website; contact Dr. Stephanie Pulford at spulford@ucdavis.edu with any further questions.
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6. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor of Electronics Engineering Technology
Southern Utah University invites applications for an assistant professor position in the Electronics Engineering Technology program. A Ph.D. in electrical engineering or a related field is required (candidates with an engineering education Ph.D. with an emphasis in electrical engineering are encouraged to apply).
Further details are available on the SUU website, which includes contact information for questions: https://jobs.suu.edu/postings/2222
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7. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Non-tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Engineering and Applied Science Education, University of New Haven, CT
The Tagliatela College of Engineering at the University of New Haven seeks an energetic, engineering educator to help refine and deliver our innovative engineering curriculum. We invite applications for a non-tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Engineering and Applied Science Education (EASE). The successful candidate will be expected to teach and coordinate courses within our Multidisciplinary Curriculum including the development, implementation and delivery of project-based curricula that leverage the use of the University Makerspace.
The EASE Department oversees the Multidisciplinary Engineering Foundation Spiral Curriculum (MEFSC), a series of multidisciplinary courses taken by students in all engineering majors. These courses are intended to develop an understanding of a broad set of engineering principles while also developing professional skills, such as team work, project planning, oral and written communication and problem solving. The EASE department houses the BS Engineering program, which allows students to combine an engineering background with other areas of study. Faculty affiliated with the EASE department have responsibility for other broad curricular initiatives, such as the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) activities and the Project to Integrate Technical Communication Habits (PITCH). EASE faculty also engage in research related to engineering and applied science education. For more information, please see the full job posting at: https://apply.interfolio.com/58391.
Questions may be directed to Maria-Isabel Carnasciali, PhD, Department Chair, at mcarnasciali@newhaven.edu or 203.932.7159
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8. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, Chemical Engineering, Campbell University School of Engineering
The School of Engineering at Campbell University (http://www.campbell.edu/engineering/) seeks an Engineering Faculty for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, starting in January 2019. This position in Chemical Engineering is focused on teaching our junior and senior courses in chemical engineering, as well as assisting with the senior design sequence. Campbell’s BS in Engineering (with concentrations in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering and electrical engineering) welcomed its inaugural first-year class in fall 2016. These positions present faculty with a unique opportunity to provide leadership in building an innovative engineering program and the prominence of the new School and University.
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9. CALL FOR PAPERS: First Year Engineering Experience Conference
The First Year Programs Division of ASEE is accepting abstracts and proposals for papers and workshops to be presented at the 11th Annual First Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference to be held July 28-30, 2019 at Penn State in State College, PA. Paper Abstract and Workshop Proposals are due Feb 8, 2019. Draft papers will be due March 25, with Final papers due June 3. For more information about the conference and abstract/proposal submission visit the FYEE website https://sites.asee.org/fyee/.
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10. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: NSF-sponsored Synthesis and Design Workshop on Digitally-Mediated Team Learning (DMTL)
NSF is sponsoring Travel Stipends to instructors/researchers who are using or researching Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning or technology-enhanced active learning approaches for synchronous team-based learning in classroom settings. United States citizens/permanent residents are eligible for support. The Workshop will be held Sunday, March 31, 2019 to Tuesday, April 2, 2019 in Orlando, FL. During the two-and-a-half-day workshop, participants will be afforded opportunities to participate in a Poster Session, Keynotes, Panel Sessions, Breakout Technical Sessions, and Action Committees.
The purpose of the Workshop is to identify, discuss, and formulate 1, 3, and 5+ year research and development plans organized into four tracks:
1) instructional technologies to facilitate team learning in classroom settings,
2) data analytics to personalize team learning,
3) pedagogical strategies for technology-enhanced cooperative active learning in STEM, and
4) empowering equitable participation through digitally-mediated team learning.
The deliverable to NSF will be a White Paper composed jointly by the organizers and participants that captures the essence of the discussions at the workshop. Those who are utilizing, researching, and advancing computer-supported collaborative learning/work, team-based learning/training, or cooperative learning instructional technologies or pedagogies are encouraged to apply prior to the January 31, 2019 deadline via the project workshop website:
https://www.digital-learning-teams.com/ For more information, please contact the workshop organizer at Ronald.Demara@ucf.edu.
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11. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: National Study on Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Undergraduate Engineering Students
We are researchers at Oregon State University conducting the first nation-wide study of transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) student experiences in engineering programs. We are hoping that this message and the questionnaire link is shared by students, faculty, and professionals across engineering. The purpose of this study is to document the experiences of TGNC engineering students and learn about the strategies that promote their success. This study is funded by the National Science Foundation (Grant # 1764103). The study is titled “Invisible gendered experiences: transgender and gender nonconforming students in engineering education.”
We are asking undergraduate students who identify as members of the TGNC community to participate in an online questionaire about their educational experiences. The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete. Your responses will be confidential. The research team includes members of the TGNC community and the process will be collaborative – with TGNC students having opportunities to participate in the interpretation of the data. You must be 18 years or older to participate in the study. At the end of the survey you will have the opportunity to receive a $5 Amazon gift card. Please click the link below for more information and to begin the questionnaire: http://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9So7zTHoVoN8h1P
Thank you, Michelle Bothwell, Qwo-Li Driskill, Andrea Haverkamp, and Devlin Montfort, Investigators
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12. CALL FOR PAPERS: Frontiers in Education (FIE)
The 49th Annual Frontiers in Education (FIE) conference committee invites you to submit an abstract to present at the 2019 conference. FIE is a major international conference focusing on educational innovations and research in engineering and computing education. FIE 2019 continues a long tradition of disseminating results in engineering and computing education. It is an ideal forum for sharing ideas, learning about developments and interacting with colleagues in these fields. We welcome submissions related to educational issues and innovations in computing and engineering at the graduate, undergraduate and pre-college levels. The theme for 2019 is Bridging Education to the Future.
FIE welcomes 3 paper types: 1) full papers up to 8-pages, 2) work-in-progress (WIP) papers up to 4-pages and 3) student poster papers (NEW) up to 2 pages. Each paper type should address one of the broad tracks of (1) innovative practice, (2) research-to-practice, and (3) research. WIPs are typically in frontier areas where the work is in an early/intermediate stage and authors are seeking feedback. Student poster papers require the first author to be a student. Additional information may be found on the FIE 2019 Web site. For specifics about abstract submission, visit http://fie2019.org/pages/january-19th-submission-instructions. A Call for Papers PDF reminder can be downloaded here.
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