ERM Announcements, March 1, 2019

1. Instructions for Submitted Announcements for the ERM Listserv

2. ERM ANNOUNCEMENT: Survey for Graduate Students and Undergraduate Students for ERM

3. ERM ANNOUNCEMENT: ERM Division Faculty Showcase

4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: University of Portland, Innovation Professor of Practice

5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Job Posting: Senior Online Editor for Sci/Tech Digital Products, McGraw-Hill

6. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Scholar- UC Irvine Teaching and Learning Research Center (TLRC) and Education Research Initiative (ERI)

7. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Founding Director and Senior Faculty Positions in Engineering and Computing Education at Florida International University

8. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: MakerSpace Design Specialist at NYU, Tandon School of Engineering

9. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor Occupational Safety and Health Murray State University

10. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: PENN State, Director of Engineering Leadership Development Program, School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs

11. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Ohio State University – Department of Engineering Education, Research Faculty Position in Engineering and/or Computing Education

12. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Associate or Full Professor of Electrical Engineering, Irwin Chair of Engineering, Houghton College

13. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Two positions- Department of Integrated Engineering at Minnesota State University, Mankato

14. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Non-tenure track Assistant Professor, Department of Bioengineering and the First Year Engineering Program at the University of Pittsburgh in the Swanson School of Engineering

15. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Position Opening – Instructional Developer, Saint Louis University

16. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: JIEE: Launch Announcement and Call for Assistant Editors

17. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Study on Student’s Cognitive Engagement

18. CALL FOR PAPERS: DEED Student Essay Competition

19. CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: NSF-funded Study on Support for NSF CAREER Award

20. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: NSF wksp in Reno, June 5-7, Ed researchers sought to collaborate with 2-year colleges

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1. Instructions for Submitted 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: Survey for Graduate Students and Undergraduate Students for ERM

A significant part of ERM’s diversity is their student population. As such, we want to know more about how we are supporting our students, and what we could do better.

We invite any undergraduate or graduate student members of ERM to fill out our 5-minute ERM Student Google Survey by March 18th. We also encourage any faculty to pass this survey on to undergraduate and graduate students who may want to get involved in the division. The survey can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKd_BgNRo3dMAKjAXttcH7-p-yvFvnagDR7K4Eb5QvyAYCtQ/viewform

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3. ERM ANNOUNCEMENT: ERM Division Faculty Showcase

ERM has always been diverse community with a variety of research interests and goals. As a division, we have worked over 40 years to improve engineering education by disseminating knowledge of learning and teaching, encouraging efforts to improve instruction, and enhancing the status of university teaching. Underneath these goals, we believe the people in and around the community have been the most important part of making ERM what it is. As such, we believe we should share more of our community with the outside world.

What we are looking for: We are seeking faculty and research groups who wish to contribute small, unedited, 60-second videos to a community of practice. These videos will be edited, displayed, and shared, within the ERM community and beyond on a future Youtube page or other medium. This opportunity to share is open to any ERM member, in any faculty or staff position, who wish to share innovative research methods and teaching practices they use related to engineering education.

Instructions: First, create your video! Videos should be brief and no more than 60 seconds; contain no background music, transitions, or overlaid text; be stable (not shaky); and be of medium to high-quality in resolution and audio quality (a video camera is preferred but a newer phone or laptop camera will work just fine). Tell us a bit about yourself, your research group (optional) and what you do. Along with your video, please provide the following information: name(s) of those in the video, email address, social media handles (optional), academic or professional affiliations/positions, and a short bio of yourself that describes you and your research. Then, share video clip(s) and other requested information with ERM Director-at-Large’s Justin Major (major5@purdue.edu) and Cory Brozina (scbrozina@ysu.edu) by no later than March 18th. Videos that are too large to email can be uploaded and shared from from cloud-based platforms such as Google Drive or Dropbox, or sent by physical mail (email for the address). Questions about this opportunity should be sent to Justin and Cory.

We are seeking volunteers to review applications for this year’s ERM Apprentice Faculty Grant (AFG) program. The commitment requires reviewing 3 application packages, which will take approximately 30 minutes each. You will be provided specific review criteria and your responses will be collected online. Past award winners and senior engineering education researchers are particularly encouraged to help. With thanks from your ERM AFG committee co-chairs, Jennifer Bekki and Courtney Faber. If you have any questions please contact, Courtney Faber (cfaber2@utk.edu) or Jennifer Bekki (jennifer.bekki@asu.edu). To sign up to be a reviewer, please complete this form by February 16th.

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4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: University of Portland, Innovation Professor of Practice

As the University of Portland (UP) strives to integrate innovation across campus, we seek an Innovation Professor of Practice to develop, lead, and teach in a new university-wide undergraduate Innovation (INV) minor beginning August 2019. This is a full-time, 9-month (August-May) position. The INV minor includes the following four courses that are all new for the University: Introduction to Design and Innovation; Empathy, Observational Research, and Human-Centered Design; Making: Sketching and Prototyping; and Collaborative Innovation Practicum. This position will direct the program and envision the minor as a catalyst for campus innovation. They are a builder, collaborator, and innovator who actively contributes to the academic community as they lead cross-disciplinary efforts with students, staff, and faculty. Under the Innovation Professor of Practice’s leadership, students will extensively use the existing University Maker Space while eagerly awaiting the completion of a new 30,000+ square feet Innovation Center designed to significantly increase cross-disciplinary collaboration and external partnerships.

Candidates should have a minimum of a master’s degree in social sciences, arts, engineering, business, or a related field with innovation experience that comes from practice and/or academics and should be qualified to teach at least two of the four required INV courses. We look forward to applications from those at the master’s or doctorate level. Please read more at https://up.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=53245 or email engineering@up.edu with any questions or information about the University of Portland.

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5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Job Posting: Senior Online Editor for Sci/Tech Digital Products, McGraw-Hill

This position presents the unique opportunity for someone passionate about engineering education to help shape the future of a rapidly growing digital product from McGraw-Hill. As a leader in the EdTech space, McGraw-Hill offers flexibility and collaboration while creating innovative products that positively impact learning. The Senior Online editor is directly responsible for developing and executing the content development strategy for AccessEngineering, in conjunction with our engineering editorial team and our faculty advisory board. In addition, the position provides the opportunity to gain experience in managing digital platforms and products as it is also responsible for managing our Ebook Library product.

The position requires strong business, project management, analytical and communication skills. The senior online editor is responsible for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness and success of projects, including analyzing usage and designing customer feedback initiatives. The position also has budgeting responsibilities and will be involved in working with sales and marketing to maximize revenue opportunities. The position is also responsible for managing content development projects to make sure they are delivered on schedule and budget, which requires hiring and managing outside subject matter experts.

We are looking for someone with a passion for engineering education. Candidates should have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience in the areas of engineering education, project management, digital content development and/or instructional design. The position must be based in New York City. Job posting: http://adtrk.tw/tp/rj6_OH0e_I_K Any questions, contact: Lauren Sapira, Director, Sci/Tech Digital Products, lauren.sapira@mheducation.com

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6. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Scholar- UC Irvine Teaching and Learning Research Center (TLRC) and Education Research Initiative (ERI)

The UC Irvine Teaching and Learning Research Center (TLRC) and Education Research Initiative (ERI) are looking for a joint Postdoctoral Scholar to carry out discipline-based educational research (DBER) with a variety of UCI faculty studying teaching and learning in higher education. This is a two-year position with a proposed start date of July 1, 2019 (negotiable).

The University of California, Irvine has a vibrant and collaborative community of discipline-based education researchers, and STEM educators striving to provide our highly diverse student population with a premier learning experience. The TLRC is housed within the Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation (DTEI) and provides assistance to faculty interested in conducting research on their teaching. ERI is a newly funded initiative bringing together researchers across the campus interested in conducting education research and implementing this research into practice. The Postdoctoral Scholar will collaborate with UCI faculty, postdocs, and graduate students on TLRC and ERI projects. Activities will include assisting with designing and implementing research projects, seeking human subjects research approval, developing funding proposals, analyzing data, writing up results for publications and presentations, organizing outreach activities to campus faculty about conducting teaching and learning research, and documenting and sharing information about teaching and learning research on campus.

To Apply: Applications and other required documents should be submitted online at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF05163.

Please send questions to Natascha Buswell (nbuswell@uci.edu).

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7. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Founding Director and Senior Faculty Positions in Engineering and Computing Education at Florida International University

Florida International University (FIU) invites applications and nominations for Senior Faculty positions and the position of Founding Director of the newly formed school dedicated to computer science and engineering education. This new unit (https://succeed.fiu.edu), which is part of FIU’s College of Engineering and Computing, adapts the engineering education research model established at other universities and is the first engineering education department/school at a minority-serving institution. It will house two new planned degree programs: a Bachelor’s of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Engineering and Computing Education.

Florida International University (FIU) is the fourth largest public university in the United States, and is the nation’s only majority-minority R1 research university. FIU has a vibrant STEM education research institute, and there are also ample education research opportunities afforded in Dade and Broward counties which host the nation’s largest and 4th largest state colleges and two of the largest public school districts.

More information and link to FIU job site containing the official position description and application: https://cec.fiu.edu/job-ad-cs-engineering-education/ Please feel free to contact Mark Weiss (weiss@fiu.edu) if you have interest, and/or to spread the word to colleagues in other engineering education disciplines.

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8. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: MakerSpace Design Specialist at NYU, Tandon School of Engineering

The NYU Tandon School of Engineering (TSoE) MakerSpace is seeking a MakerSpace Design Specialist to support and develop project-based learning opportunities. NYU-TSoE is planning to enhance the experiential learning component across all disciplines of engineering and the MakerSpace is expected to play a pivotal role in realizing these opportunities. This position will report to the Manager and assist in growth of design thinking and design process learning. They will develop new workshops, lead Design Lab programming, and work 11AM – 7PM in the MakerSpace. This position will also coordinate outreach events such as hackathons and work closely with the Manager to assess extracurricular learning and peer-led instruction in the space.

The MakerSpace Design Specialist will oversee and develop industry partnerships with tech and engineering companies around the region. This position will assist the Manager in investigating potential funding opportunities for student projects and materials and lead promotion of all Design Lab activities. Learn more and apply here: https://uscareers-nyu.icims.com/jobs/5565/makerspace-design-specialist-i/job

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9. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor Occupational Safety and Health Murray State University

The Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Murray State University is seeking to fill a full-time, nine-month, tenure track position. Review of applicants to begin March 25, 2019.

Responsibilities: Teaching and research/scholarship in the occupational safety and health program and university service. Related duties include recruitment and advisement of students, curriculum development, grant writing, and interaction with local industry. Required Qualifications: Doctorate in environmental, health, and safety or related field required. Candidate must be qualified to teach undergraduate and graduate level coursework in environmental, health, and safety such as air and water pollution fundamentals and engineering controls, environmental regulations, and auditing/management systems. Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential to the successful candidate. Preferred Qualifications: Professional certifications are desirable. Experience in higher education, industrial training, and online teaching experience is desirable. Candidates with experience in environmental management are preferred. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

To apply please visit: http://www.murraystatejobs.com/postings/8458

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10. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: PENN State, Director of Engineering Leadership Development Program, School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs

Penn State’s College of Engineering is seeking a highly qualified individual to lead its Engineering Leadership Development (ELD) Program. The ELD Program, housed within the College of Engineering’s School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs, is one of the pioneers in the field of Engineering Leadership Development with over 23 years as an 18-credit undergraduate minor. More recently, the program has expanded to include on-line offerings of the undergraduate engineering leadership courses, a Master of Engineering in Engineering Leadership and Innovation Management (ELIM), and residential and on-line graduate certificate and minor in ELIM. Elements of the ELIM graduate program will be extended to a proposed on-line Doctor of Engineering degree incorporating both technical courses and applied research, as well as professional skills development.

The successful candidate should exhibit a drive to develop the next generation of engineering leaders, develop innovative educational programs, a willingness to critically examine programs, and to develop collaborations with companies and organizations that hire our students. The Director is expected to work with the College’s development office to secure funding sources to expand the impact of the program beyond its current scope. The Director will lead a team of two Associate Directors, an Assistant Research Professor, a full-time and several part-time instructors, and an Administrative Assistant. Additional faculty may be added as the program continues to grow. The Director is expected to establish a strong record of research and engaged scholarship as well as teach and advise students. In addition, the Director should form collaborations within SEDTAPP’s other vibrant programs (see https://www.sedtapp.psu.edu/); the College of Engineering; other colleges, campuses and institutes at Penn State; and partner with other University entities to leverage a broad base of cooperation. Further, the Director should form collaborations with other university and engineering leadership programs found within industry, both in the U.S. and beyond.

The candidate should have a minimum of ten years of successful management experience within an engineering organization, proven experience in teaching engineering or leadership topics at the university level or equivalent, and trained in or qualified to train personal development topics such as effective writing and presentations, assessment, engineering design, and critical analysis. In addition, candidates should possess superior communication skills and have demonstrated experience in engaging students in curricular and co-curricular activities and in seeking and securing external funding. A proven record of directing and publishing high impact research is also desired. An earned doctoral degree or equivalent in engineering or closely related field is preferred; however, applications from exceptional candidates with an M.S. or equivalent will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The Director position is a non-tenure-line, multi-year fixed-term appointment. Salary and academic title will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2019 and applications will be received until the position is filled. Applicants should upload a letter of application, names and contact info for three professional references, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, as well as a detailed portfolio of leadership and teaching experiences to the job posting found at https://psu.jobs/job/85390.

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11. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Ohio State University – Department of Engineering Education, Research Faculty Position in Engineering and/or Computing Education

The Department of Engineering Education (EED, https://eed.osu.edu/) at The Ohio State University invites applications for a research faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Research Professor to start September 2019. We are seeking proven, innovative scholars in engineering and/or computing education who will help build the graduate program within the Department of Engineering Education that was formed in November 2015. Successful candidates will be expected to: (1) pioneer scholarly contributions to engineering and/or computing education research, (2) show that they can collaborate with both tenure-track and non-tenure-track faculty members from within the department and those in different engineering and/or computing disciplines, as well as across the university, (3) focus their efforts on engineering and/or computing education scholarship and advising graduate students, (4) independently seek and obtain external funding to support research activities, (5) generate ongoing funding for a research program sufficient to support graduate students and other resources, and (6) establish a record of high-quality publications.

Applicants are expected to have (a) Ph.D. or terminal degree in an engineering discipline, computing discipline, engineering education, computing education, education, or equivalent field from an accredited institution of higher education, or equivalent combination of education and experience, (b) excellent record in conducting research in innovative and influential areas of engineering and/or computing education, (c) interest in and potential for excellence in advising graduate students, and (d) strong potential to advance through the research faculty ranks. Apply here: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/13167.

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12. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Associate or Full Professor of Electrical Engineering, Irwin Chair of Engineering, Houghton College

The Department of Physics, Computer Science, and Engineering at Houghton College invites applications at the associate or full professor rank for the fully-funded Irwin Chair of Engineering, a new tenure-track faculty position that will be endowed and that provides support for salary and a spending allowance for research, publications, and travel. In addition, the person holding this chair will receive yearly release time for the purpose of nurturing and developing our newly launched program in engineering. The first engineering major, B.S. Electrical Engineering, begins in the Fall of 2019. Less qualified individuals may apply at the assistant professor rank without applying for the Irwin Chair of Engineering. We are looking for someone with experience in engineering education and a strong desire to provide leadership to an exciting new engineering program that couples rigorous academics with a strong emphasis on active student engagement in real-world collaborative design projects. We are serious about our mission to provide a Christ-centered education in the liberal arts and sciences, and we see our new engineering program as a strategic next step in preparing graduates who can serve the world in a way that honors God and improves the human condition.

The Department of Physics, Computer Science, and Engineering currently has five full-time faculty members and plans to add four electrical engineers as the new major grows over the next four years. Houghton College encourages faculty to pursue opportunities in their field and provides incentives for external collaborations that can benefit students, including research projects or outside consulting. Startup funding and other support, from sources such as the Houghton Summer Research Institute (SRI) and the Center for Data Science Analytics (CDSA), are available for faculty to develop innovative faculty-student collaborative research and experiential learning programs.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to teach a broad range of undergraduate courses: electrical engineering courses, introductory physics, and general education.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in electrical engineering is required. Previous teaching experience, experience with the ABET accreditation process, and experience in industry are all desirable. Other important qualities for this position include a commitment to excellence and creativity in undergraduate teaching, strong interpersonal and leadership skills, a mature Christian faith and an interest in integration of faith and learning. Academic rank and salary will be determined based on experience.

To apply, visit http://www.houghton.edu/campus/human-resources/employment/faculty-openings and follow the PROCEDURE FOR APPLICANTS. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

Houghton College is a nationally-ranked, selective, Christian liberal arts and sciences institution that attracts students from across the United States and abroad. For more information about Houghton College, visit www.houghton.edu.

Houghton College is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Successful candidates will evidence similar commitments.

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13. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Two positions- Department of Integrated Engineering at Minnesota State University, Mankato

The Department of Integrated Engineering at Minnesota State University, Mankato invites applicants to two positions. The department is home to Iron Range Engineering & Twin Cities Engineering, winners of the 2017 ABET Innovation Award. There is a tenure track position covering electrical engineering at Iron Range Engineering in Virginia, MN and a fixed-term sabbatical replacement position covering mechanical engineering at Twin Cities Engineering in Bloomington, MN. Both positions have many opportunities for faculty development and are housed in a supportive, collegial department. The Department of Integrated Engineering is dedicated to building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural and inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. AA/EOE and a member of the Minnesota State System. For more information about the jobs, follow these links:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mankato/jobs/2341783/integrated-engineering-associate-assistant-professor-aa20052

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mankato/jobs/2341704/integrated-engineering-associate-assistant-professor-aa20076
You can contact Rebecca Bates, the department chair, with any questions at bates@mnsu.edu

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14. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Non-tenure track Assistant Professor, Department of Bioengineering and the First Year Engineering Program at the University of Pittsburgh in the Swanson School of Engineering

The Department of Bioengineering and the First Year Engineering Program at the University of Pittsburgh in the Swanson School of Engineering invite applications for a non-tenure stream Assistant Professor position. Applicants should have a strong interest in teaching in the First Year and in the Bioengineering department, as well as conducting research in the Engineering Education Research Center. Applicants must hold a PhD in Bioengineering Engineering or closely related field. Expertise in design, innovation and entrepreneurship in the biomedical arena enables the Department to focus more on design, and adds to the curricular base of the First Year Program. We wish to recruit an individual with accomplishments in disciplinary and/or engineering education research, and who have established a pedagogical track record in working with engineering students. This position will be housed in Bioengineering department; and salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Located in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh, the University of Pittsburgh is ranked fourth in terms of NIH funding and ninth in terms of NSF funding. Princeton Review ranks the university as one of the ‘200 Colleges That Pay You Back,’ and Kiplinger rates the university as one of the ‘100 Best Values in Public Education’ and the ‘Top Value in Pennsylvania’ for a 12th straight year. US News and World Report ranks the university 24th ‘Top Public Schools’ and 47th ‘Best Global Research Universities.’ The university was recently deemed the ‘Best Public University in the Northeast’ according to the Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education. The Department of Bioengineering and the Swanson School of Engineering, consistently ranked among the top programs in the country by US News and World Report, have outstanding research and educational programs. The school hosts six engineering departments and awards ten undergraduate engineering degrees. The undergraduate and graduate student populations are 3,000 and 950, respectively. Student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Approximately 45% of our undergraduate engineering students participate in Co-Op and 42% of our graduating class has had an international education experience.

Interested individuals should send the following as a single, self-contained PDF attachment via email to SSoEAcademicDean@engr.pitt.edu: (1) cover letter, (2) complete CV (including funding record, if applicable), (3) a statement of teaching interests and qualifications, including evidence of teaching abilities, and (4) names and complete contact information of at least four references. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by March 31, 2019. However, applications will be reviewed as they are received.

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15. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Position Opening – Instructional Developer, Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and service, is pleased to announce an opening in the Paul C. Reinert, S.J. Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning for an Instructional Developer. Instructional Developers in the Reinert Center are educational development specialists who work with faculty and graduate students from all disciplines, teaching both on-ground and online. We seek applicants who are passionate about and experienced in university-level teaching and who have an interest/background in educational development. We are particularly interested in applicants who have STEM backgrounds.

The Reinert Center is a dynamic, well-respected teaching center that has served SLU faculty, graduate students, and academic units for more than twenty years. Instructional Developers assist faculty and graduate students with teaching enhancement and course design for face-to-face, blended, and online courses, including innovative, evidence based teaching strategies, assessment methods, and technology integration. They facilitate pedagogical programs and develop resources in support of the Center’s mission and the University’s educational initiatives and mission. NB: Candidates with experience/expertise in inclusive teaching practices, accessibility and universal design, active learning in large courses, and/or technology-enriched teaching are especially encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate will have an earned doctorate, more than two (2) years of experience teaching a college/university, and experience working in a teaching center or working with other instructors on teaching and course/curriculum design. The minimum qualifications for the position are aMaster’s degree and at least two (2) years of experience teaching in an academic discipline at the post-secondary level.

The job description available at https://jobs.slu.edu provides additional information. Questions may be directed to Mary Cook (mary.cook@slu.edu). To be considered, applications must be received online at https://jobs.slu.edu and must include a cover letter, a CV/curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of three references. Optional materials: a statement of educational development philosophy. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by March 15, 2019.

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16. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: JIEE: Launch Announcement and Call for Assistant Editors

We are pleased to announce formal launch of the Journal of International Engineering Education (JIEE), formerly the Online Journal for Global Engineering Education (OJGEE), available at: http://digitalcommons.uri.edu/jiee/

JIEE is a unique peer-reviewed resource for academic, corporate, non-profit, and other constituencies involved in creating, maintaining, growing, and studying international engineering education programs. Our first issue (vol. 1, no. 1) is now available online, and we are actively seeking submissions in three categories: perspective, research, and practice. To submit a paper, see: https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/cgi/submit.cgi?context=jiee

We are also looking to fill multiple Assistant Editor positions to help review and prepare manuscripts. For more information about this service opportunity, please contact JIEE co-editor Brent Jesiek (bjesiek@purdue.edu).

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17. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Study on Student’s Cognitive Engagement

A team of researchers led by Dr. Shane Brown at Oregon State University is seeking to better understand the ways in which course context impacts student’s cognitive engagement. The title of the study is Influence of Classroom Context on Student Cognitive Engagement Collaborative Research. We have a survey instrument to address both in-class and out-of-class engagement of students in about 30 questions. The survey should only take about 10 minutes to complete. We intend to correlate the results of this survey with a survey you (the instructor) would complete. By you providing us information on the opportunities you generate for your students to engage, and students providing us information on the way they choose to engage, we can better understand the influence instructors have on their students’ engagement.

Are you interested in participating in this study? We would be able to provide you with feedback related specifically to your course. If so, could you provide me the course name and number so we can customize the survey for your class? Also, for our records, could you let me know the approximate number of students enrolled?

Once you have agreed to participate, you will be asked to complete a short (10 minute) survey targeted at understanding the ways in which you ask students to engage in your course. You will also be provided a link to the student survey that we request that you post to your course’s Canvas site.

If you provide extra credit to students for participating in the survey you will need to provide an equal weighted alternative for students who do not wish to participate in the study. For more information about this study, please contact the principal investigator, Dr. Shane Brown, by phone at 541-737-1759 or email at Shane.Brown@oregonstate.edu.

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18. CALL FOR PAPERS: DEED Student Essay Competition

Calling all students of DEED! As the ultimate stakeholder of design education, we look to you to imagine … What role should artificial intelligence play in engineering design education? Submit to DEED’s Annual 2019 Student Essay Competition! Submissions due April 7, 2019.

Four winning student essay submissions, two from undergraduate students and two from graduate students, will get to present their work as part of part of the ASEE DEED Postcard Poster Session. At the session, the winners will be honored, including the official awarding of $500 (to offset part of the cost of attending ASEE) and a certificate to each winning submission. More information available here:

http://deed.asee.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/DEED-Student-Essay-Competition-2019.pdf

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19. CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: NSF-funded Study on Support for NSF CAREER Award

Drs. Jennifer Karlin and Allison Godwin are working to develop an engineering education specific mentoring community and set of resources to support the development of early career faculty (NSF EEC 1837805/1837808). This project focuses on the NSF CAREER award as a particular indicator of early success in engineering education. We would like to invite all faculty (i.e., those who are thinking about applying, have applied, or have not applied) to participate in 7-10 minute survey about their experiences with the NSF CAREER award and any resources they used or found/would find useful in the application process. This survey is completely voluntary and anonymous and can be found here (click here or go to https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_agvLHGTa5xtzs1L). For more information about this project, contact Allison Godwin (godwina@purdue.edu).

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20. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: NSF wksp in Reno, June 5-7, Ed researchers sought to collaborate with 2-year colleges

Capacity-Building Workshop for Preparing Competitive NSF Proposals: Reno, Nevada June 5-7, 2019

Education researchers (faculty and postdocs) are sought for collaboration with two-year colleges (2YCs) developing proposals for submission to the National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM Program. S-STEM is a scholarship program for academically qualified, financially needy undergraduate STEM students, which has an emphasis on evidence-based practices for supporting these students as well as generating knowledge about recruitment and retention in STEM.

Participants will have the opportunity to serve as a Co-PI or a consultant on the proposal to develop a substantial research component. NSF S-STEM grant funds can be used to support research costs, including graduate students, faculty salary, participant incentives, and travel. Apply to attend at: https://goo.gl/forms/0qSPtgNgdjyiL7I52

Contact: Maura Borrego, University of Texas, Austin (maura.borrego@austin.utexas.edu)