ERM Announcements, February 15, 2021

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Dear ERM members,

Happy Valentine’s Day – one day late!  I hope that you all had a wonderful time with your loved ones, whether they be partners, family, friends, or pets.  It’s snowing here in central Pennsylvania…again.  And I’m working from home…again.  I am trying to focus on the bright side of things, that working from home during a snow and ice storm is kind of nice, even though I definitely miss my work colleagues. Send me a note and let me know you are doing!  I love to hear from our ERM members.

I have some important announcements about the 2021 ASEE conference that I want to share.  I recently attended a meeting led by the ASEE PIC chairs and wanted to share what I learned, which I have listed below.

  • The conference is scheduled to be in-person from July 26-20 in Long Beach.  However, ASEE has stated that they will make a decision by May 31 if the conference will go to a virtual format.
  • As of now, every format for the conference (in-person, virtual, hybrid) is still up in the air.  Given the unknowns, ASEE is aiming for an in-person conference, but recognize it may have to go to a different format due to various circumstances.
  • ASEE is also aware that many authors may not be able to attend in-person for various reasons.  Because of this, papers accepted to the conference will still be published in proceedings even if the authors are unable to present in-person.  The only caveat is that at least one author on each paper must register for the conference (even if they do not attend).

I want to make sure that ERM members have an opportunity to give feedback about the conference.  Please complete this short, anonymous survey about your likelihood of attending and provide any comments or questions that you may have.  The link is: https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bw7oliEz8cNuI98.  I will keep the survey open until March 10.

I hope you are all doing well.

Sarah

 

ERM Announcements for 2/15/2021

General Announcements

  1. NSF ANNOUNCEMENT:  New Program Director for Engineering Education program in the Division of Engineering Education and Centers at NSF
  2. ERM ANNOUNCEMENT:  Call for Volunteers to Review Apprentice Faculty Grant Applications
  3. ERM ANNOUNCEMENT:  2021 Apprentice Faculty Grant Program Accepting Applications until February 26th
  4. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Penn State Drawdown Scholars Program

Position Announcements

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  Postdoctoral Research on Georgia Tech Biomedical Engineering Department NSF RED Grant
  2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  Open Clinical Faculty of Practice Position, Department of Engineering Education, The Ohio State University
  3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Engineering Communication at the University of Manitoba, in Winnipeg, Canada 
  4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  Science Education Administrator (Program Director) at NSF
  5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  Visiting Assistant Professor Position – Purdue University School of Engineering Education
  6. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  Dean, School of Engineering, The Citadel
  7. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  Instructor in Engineering Plus at the University of Colorado Boulder
  8. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Iron Range Engineering Bell program, Multiple Positions

General Announcements

 

  1. NSF ANNOUNCEMENT:  New Program Director for Engineering Education program in the Division of Engineering Education and Centers at NSF

Hello ERM community,

As of January 4, 2021, I began my tenure as Program Director for the Engineering Education program in the Division of Engineering Education and Centers at NSF. I am on the faculty at Morgan State University and I am at NSF through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) which allows for temporary assignments at federal agencies. I look forward to working with you and please feel free to reach out to me at jladejio@nsf.gov or 703-292-7708.

Kemi Ladeji-Osias

 

  1. ERM ANNOUNCEMENT: Call for Volunteers to Review Apprentice Faculty Grant Applications

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, Rachel Anderson and Jessica Swenson. If you have any questions please contact, Rachel Anderson (rsundbe@clemson.edu) or Jessica Swenson (jswenson@buffalo.edu).

To sign up to be a reviewer, please complete this form by February 26th: https://forms.gle/DdE7odZreiYpEZZU9

 

  1. ERM ANNOUNCEMENT:  2021 Apprentice Faculty Grant Program Accepting Applications until February 26th

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 emerging engineering education scholars who have the potential for substantial contributions to the community.

In conjunction with the 2021 ASEE Annual Conference, the AFG program will grant up to four awards to emerging engineering education scholars, which may include: senior graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, junior faculty, staff members, or senior ranking faculty who meet the criteria of an emerging engineering education scholar (see website below for details). Each award will include: 1) connection with a mentor who is a senior scholar in the engineering education community at the ASEE conference,  2) 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 conference sessions in the ERM division, the ERM Annual Community Celebration and Awards Reception (ticket included), and a meet-and-greet with the other AFG recipients and mentors. We also highly encourage AFG recipients to attend at least one workshop. For more details, including how to apply, see https://erm.asee.org/conferences/afg/.  If you have any questions please contact, Rachel Anderson (rsundbe@clemson.edu) or Jessica Swenson (jswenson@buffalo.edu).

 

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Penn State Drawdown Scholars Program

Penn State is seeking talented applicants for its Drawdown Scholars program taking place this summer from June 2 – Aug. 6, 2021 on the Penn State University Park campus (https://www.engr.psu.edu/drawdown/index.aspx). Commonly seen as the most comprehensive plan ever proposed to reverse global warming, the Drawdown mission (https://www.drawdown.org/) seeks to pursue a practical, solutions-oriented path ahead for action on climate change.

Drawdown Scholars will be paired with Penn State faculty mentors according to their mutual interests to conduct laboratory, field, and/or modeling research to advance Drawdown strategies for reversing global warming in several topics, including: Electricity, Food, Agriculture, and Land Use, Industry, Transportation, Buildings, Land Sinks, Coastal and Ocean Sinks, Engineered Sinks, Health and Education, and Water-Energy-Food Nexus.

Along with a once-in-a-lifetime research experience, Drawdown Scholars will also receive the following: 1) $600/week stipend, 2) On-campus housing (if in-person)* 3)Travel reimbursement up to $400 (if in-person). Please note: This program is planned as an in-person research experience, but the format may shift to virtual or hybrid depending on safety and health regulations pertaining to COVID-19. Updates will be made here: https://www.engr.psu.edu/drawdown/index.aspx. For more information about how Penn State is responding to COVID-19, please visit the University’s website (https://virusinfo.psu.edu/). For questions, please visit the contact page here: https://www.engr.psu.edu/drawdown/contact.aspx. Application information can be found here: https://www.engr.psu.edu/drawdown/apply.aspx.

 

Position Announcements

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  Postdoctoral Research on Georgia Tech Biomedical Engineering Department NSF RED Grant

The Biomedical Engineering Department at Georgia Institute of Technology is recruiting for an engineering education focused Postdoctoral Fellow position in support of our Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (RED) Grant. The formal job posting and application portal can be found on our jobs site (https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=3000&JobOpeningId=223036&PostingSeq=1, Job ID: 223036. Title: Postdoctoral Fellow). Please feel free to forward or distribute this position to anyone you know who may be interested.

Our department’s RED grant is focused on inclusion and diversity as a path to improving undergraduate engineering education. The focus on inclusion is in two parts; (1) Developing students who are more inclusive when they work on engineering teams and (2) Approaching engineering problems in a way that takes an inclusive approach to users and the populations affected by engineering work. A perspective on our approach to inclusivity in engineering education can be found in a recent JEE editorial. This position will be centered on working on the second focus described above, a integrating a more inclusive approach to engineering design and technical skills into our undergraduate curriculum. The Postdoctoral Fellow will contribute to a curricular change and research program that seeks to answer the following research questions: 1) how can inclusion promoting interventions be sustainably integrated into the curriculum, 2) how do the curriculum modifications impact students’ interpersonal skills and understanding of inclusive engineering design practices, and 3) what system and structural changes are effective in supporting organizational change? We are seeking a candidate who has a strong record of designing and executing qualitative research studies. Qualitative interviewing, participant observation, state-of-the-art analytic techniques and code book development are the essential tools we seek. The Fellow will also have the opportunity to recruit and mentor a team of undergraduate research assistants.

Required Qualifications: PhD in psychology, organizational behavior, organizational justice, organizational change, sociology, engineering education, learning science, ethnography, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate should have demonstrated ability to perform both quantitative and qualitative analysis, although our primary need is qualitative.

We expect to start reviewing applications immediately and fill the position as soon as possible. Work will likely begin remotely but is expected to transition to Georgia Institute of Technology’s campus in Atlanta GA.

Application procedures: Applicants must apply via the Georgia Institute of Technology online portal to this job (link, Job ID: 223036. Title: Postdoctoral Fellow).  Applicant will submit: a one-page cover letter containing, a statement of interest of no more than three double-spaced pages describing in further detail your interest and background as it relates to this position, a short writing sample pertinent to the application,   An up-to-date curriculum vitae, and a list of three references; no reference letters are needed at this time, but please inform your references that they will be contacted if you are a finalist.  If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to me or to Dr. Sara Schley (sara.schley@bme.gatech.edu).

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  Open Clinical Faculty of Practice Position, Department of Engineering Education, The Ohio State University

The Department of Engineering Education (EED) in the College of Engineering (CoE) at The Ohio State University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor of Practice or Professor of Practice to start July 1, 2021 (date is flexible). We seek applicants with an industrial background to teach in and manage an existing honors program involving both engineering and business students in the area of product commercialization. The faculty member hired for this position is expected to advance students’ interpersonal interactions (especially in team environments), critical thinking, and ability to create value based upon user needs in addition to traditional knowledge and skills in business and engineering. The faculty member hired is expected to teach engineering honors courses in the Integrated Business and Engineering (IBE) program and others, as may be required to facilitate entrepreneurial-minded initiatives within EED and the college, and lead development of the IBE program in the role of Director.

Integrated Business and Engineering Honors Program:  The Integrated Business and Engineering Program (IBE) at The Ohio State University (https://engineering.osu.edu/academics/integrated-business-engineering-honors-program) is a four-year program that supplements standard curricula in the disciplines of business and engineering with a sequence of dedicated IBE courses and seminars focused on experiential, entrepreneurial and multidisciplinary learning with core courses leading to a minor in the opposite discipline. The program was formed in spring 2014 and enrolls 30 new students a year for a total of 120 undergraduates across all four cohorts.

How to Apply:  Interested applicants should apply via this link: https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Open-Clinical-Faculty-of-Practice-Position-Department-of-Engineering-Education_R5780-1. Please include a cover letter, curriculum vita (or resume), statement on product development, statement on teaching, and names and contact information of five references.

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Engineering Communication at the University of Manitoba, in Winnipeg, Canada 

The Centre for Engineering Professional Practice and Engineering Education at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank in Engineering Communication (position 29026), with a start date of July 1, 2021.  Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to Engineering Communication and/or the broader field of Engineering Education. Experience in Communication fields and/or teaching Engineering Communication curricula to EAL speakers is a strong asset.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach in the technical and professional Engineering Communication curriculum at the undergraduate level, develop and teach courses in Engineering Communication or Engineering Education at the graduate level, initiate and sustain an independent, funded research program involving graduate student supervision with engagement in national or international networks, and provide service to the Price Faculty of Engineering, and larger campus and professional communities.

The Committee will begin to review applications on April 15, 2021. The position posting can be found here:

https://umanitoba.ca/admin/human_resources/employment/employment_opportunities.html

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  Science Education Administrator (Program Director) at NSF

The National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidate for a Science Education Administrator (Program Director) position for the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) in the Division of Human Resources Development (HRD) within the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR), Alexandria, VA. Open & closing dates:  01/26/2021 to 02/26/2021; https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/590412600 Appointment type Temporary – This position will be filled as a one- or two-year VSEE, IPA, or as a Fed Temp Appointment.

Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in STEM or STEM education, plus after award of the Ph.D., six or more years of successful research, research administration, and/or managerial experience pertinent to the position. In addition to the basic qualifications for the position, we are seeking candidates with strong working knowledge of the different types of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Experience in working with institutions that require building capacity in terms of human capital and workforce, STEM and/or STEM education research, as well as physical and technological research infrastructures that will support STEM education and STEM and/or STEM education research. Individuals with the ability to lead a diverse team of staff and work collaboratively with individuals who may be directly or indirectly involved in team assignments. Along with knowledge of leading programs in the context of federal funding agencies.

Contact:  Kemi Ladeji-Osias, jladejio@nsf.gov or 703-292-7708.

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  Visiting Assistant Professor Position – Purdue University School of Engineering Education

The School of Engineering Education at Purdue University invites applications for multiple Visiting Assistant Professors. Purdue University seeks to attract exceptional candidates with interests and expertise in engineering education research ranging from pre-kindergarten through college and into engineering practice. Candidates must have a PhD or similar, with at least one degree in engineering, education, or a related field. The Visiting Assistant Professor will primarily teach in the first-year engineering (FYE) program, which includes two foundational courses: ENGR 131 – Transforming Ideas to Innovation I, and, ENGR 132 – Transforming Ideas to Innovation II, which focus on the engineering design cycle and programming languages, specifically MATLAB. Based on enrollment needs, the Visiting Assistant Professor may teach other courses in the FYE program or in the multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary (MDE/IDE) program. The teaching load will be two courses in each of the academic year semesters. Other responsibilities may include pursuing an independent research program of the candidate’s interests and other duties as assigned.

Submit applications to this site: https://careers.purdue.edu/job/West-Lafayette-Professor-Visiting-Assistant-IN-47906/696560600/ including 1) a brief cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) teaching philosophy and plans for teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, 4) research plans including funding possibilities, and 5) names, titles, and contact information for four professional references. Candidates anticipating receiving a PhD in the coming months may apply, but should have their degree in hand at the start of the contract. For information or questions regarding applications contact the search committee chair, Morgan Hynes at morganhynes@purdue.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Announcement link: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ENE/AboutUs/Employment

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  Dean, School of Engineering, The Citadel

The Citadel invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the School of Engineering holder of the Col. Louis S. Le Tellier Chair in Engineering. Candidates must possess an earned doctorate and have a strong commitment to promoting liberal education and scholarship at a student-centered college.  The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, founded in 1842, is a co-educational state-assisted college dedicated to achieving excellence in the education of principled future leaders. The nationally-ranked School of Engineering offers three ABET accredited undergraduate engineering programs and two anticipating accreditation this summer including Civil and Environmental Engineering, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.  In addition, the School offers four Master of Science degree programs in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Project Management.

The Dean is responsible for the daily operations of the School and will coordinate, support and promote a wide range of educational and scholarly activities through strong leadership with a focus on empowering, collaborating and relationship building. The Citadel seeks a proven leader with a distinguished academic record and significant administrative and leadership experience. The dean will also be expected to lead the School’s fundraising and development efforts, working closely with the staff of The Citadel Foundation and the School’s Advisory Board.  The dean must be able to work effectively and collaboratively with faculty across all of the School’s academic units; this individual must maintain a commitment to the support of excellent teaching, quality scholarly activity, and professional development in a student-centered environment.  For more information, and to apply, please visit:https://jobs.citadel.edu/cw/en-us/job/495946/dean-of-engineering.  Please direct questions to Kevin Bower:  bowerk1@citadel.edu.

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  Instructor in Engineering Plus at the University of Colorado Boulder

The Engineering Plus program at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a full-time instructor to teach undergraduate courses. Instructors teach two to three courses per semester during the academic year, including one or more engineering design/projects courses (first year, community engagement, entrepreneurship-focused) and core engineering courses (such as engineering drawing, thermodynamics, statics, materials science, circuits, and data analysis).

Candidates must have earned a Ph.D., Master’s degree, or a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, engineering education, or a closely related field. Individuals without a graduate degree should also have 5 or more years of professional experience as an engineer or teacher. Successful candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality undergraduate engineering education and active engagement in an engineering field. The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information including how to apply, see our job posting at: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Engineering-Plus-Instructor/28517.

Contact Angela Bielefeldt (Angela.Bielefeldt@colorado.edu) if you have questions.

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Iron Range Engineering Bell program, Multiple Positions

The Department of Integrated Engineering at Minnesota State University, Mankato invites applicants to two types of positions with multiple openings. The department is home to Iron Range Engineering & Twin Cities Engineering, winners of the 2017 ABET Innovation Award, and our new IRE Bell program, which is a co-op based program. There are two tenure-track positions and three facilitator positions with the Iron Range Engineering Bell program in Virginia, MN. Facilitators require a bachelors degree and strong interest in supporting undergraduate engineering education. Faculty require a PhD, including in engineering education, with disciplinary background to cover technical areas in the program. The positions have many opportunities for professional 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. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans.

For more information about the jobs, follow these links.

Tenure Track Positions:

https://minnesotastate.peopleadmin.com/postings/1729 (Electrical/Computer/Software)

https://minnesotastate.peopleadmin.com/postings/1730 (Variable discipline)

Facilitator Positions (3 positions):

https://minnesotastate.peopleadmin.com/postings/1728

You can contact Becky Bates, the department chair, with any questions at bates@mnsu.edu.