ERM Announcements, October 1, 2021

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Dear ERM members,

 

Happy Friday and October! This week I gave my first in-person invited talk in almost two years. I had the pleasure of spending time with the Chemical and Materials Engineering Department at the University of Kentucky. I particularly enjoyed meeting Dr. Sarah Wilson. She’s doing some really interesting work on student mental health and is the first engineering education hire in the department.

 

As I was driving back home, I thought about how many leaps forward the engineering education has made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and how far we still have to go. While the change was abrupt, challenging, and isolating, it also forced me to try new things and be more creative and flexible in teaching. I have learned and stretched a lot to consider new ways of teaching students that I will continue moving forward. And at the same time, as I spoke to a crowd of 3-D faces with real-time emotions and had informal one-on-one conversations, I also realized how much I had missed those in-person interactions. I was buoyed by my opportunity to visit with other researchers and share ideas. I have also been reflecting on a recent seminar in my department from Dr. James Holly, Jr., and what more I need to be doing in my own space to make engineering education more inclusive, particularly for Black students.

 

It might be surprising to those of you who get these announcements, but I’m not a particularly reflective person. I have to be intentional about reflection. These announcements have been a bi-weekly space where I have to write something. Often, I find myself reflecting over the past couple of weeks on what’s been on my mind to share with y’all. I have been in survival mode over the past year and a half. Only recently have I begun to think about where I’ve been and what I’ve learned over this time. I don’t have any synthesized pearls of wisdom at this point, but I’m trying to make sense of what moving forward means and how to continue to grow.

 

In these announcements, there are a lot of job openings and engineering education graduate open house events. I am also making a request to those of you who plan to attend FIE in-person or virtually—ERM needs some volunteers for the Helen Plants Award Committee (General Announcement 1, below). If you like going to non-traditional special sessions, we need a few folks to help with attending sessions and asking participants to fill out a survey.

 

All my best,

Allison

 

 

ERM Announcements for 10/1/2021

General Announcements

  1. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Help with Helen Plants Awards Committee
  2. EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Open House, Purdue University, Engineering Education, Graduate Program
  3. EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Virtual Open House, Engineering Education Graduate Programs (M.S. and Ph.D) at the University of Cincinnati
  4. EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Envisioning Your Future Faculty Career in Engineering Education at Nebraska
  5. CALL FOR PROPOSALS: NSF Professional Formation of Engineers Program
  6. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: NSF Engineering Education and Centers Reviewers
  7. EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Arizona State University’s Engineering Education Systems & Design Virtual Open House
  8. EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Virginia Tech Engineering Education Open House
  9. EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: LGBTQ+ Wikipedia Edit-a-thon, hosted by ASEE

 

Position Announcements

  1. POSITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant/Associate Professor in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Prescott
  2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor in Higher Education at Umeå University
  3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Non-tenure Track Teaching Assistant Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at UNC Charlotte
  4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Open Rank Faculty Position in the Department of Engineering Education at University at Buffalo
  5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Teaching Faculty Position in the Department of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo
  6. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Dean, Teaching & Learning and Director, The Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education, College of Engineering, Penn State
  7. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor of Engineering Education, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  8. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant or Associate Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty Position Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University
  9. POSITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT: Multiple Positions at VentureWell
  10. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Dean of the College of Engineering, The University of Texas at El Paso
  11. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Scholar in the Leonhard Center at Penn State
  12. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Scholar in the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems at the University of Georgia
  13. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor at University of San Francisco
  14. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Director, STEM at Brown University
  15. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Biomedical Engineering Tenure Track Assistant Professor, University of Portland
  16. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:Electrical Engineering Tenure Track Assistant Professor, University of Portland
  17. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Program Development Specialist, Diversity & Inclusion, University of Nevada, Reno

 

 

General Announcements

 

  1. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Help with Helen Plants Awards Committee

 

If you are planning on attending the Frontiers in Education (FIE) conference in October 2021 either virtually or in-person, we in need of volunteers to help the Helen Plants Award committee. This committee is responsible evaluating special sessions and presents an award for the best non-traditional presentation at the annual FIE conference each year.

 

If you are interested, please contact Rebecca Reck at rreck@illinois.edu.

 

  1. EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Open House, Purdue University, Engineering Education, Graduate Program

 

Purdue’s School of Engineering Education is home to vibrant community of scholars who are passionate about studying how engineering is best taught, learned, and practiced. A graduate degree in engineering education has opened doors for our alumni to a range of career opportunities, from academia to non-profit work to industry. In addition to our flagship on-campus Ph.D., we have hybrid/remote Ph.D., online M.S., and graduation certificate offerings.

 

You are invited to attend our two-day graduate program Open House on Thursday, October 21 (all day) and Friday, October 22, 2021 (morning).You will have opportunities to learn about our groundbreaking graduate programs, meet our faculty and students, attend our weekly research seminar, and learn about our research facilities. This event brings together individuals from a variety of backgrounds: current undergraduate and masters students from many disciplines, practicing STEM educators, and professional engineers ready for a career pivot, to name a few.

 

We will have an online/distance event this year, and possibly a face-to-face option depending on demand and local conditions. Note that a limited number of travel grants are available for attendees, handled on a case-by-case basis if an on-campus event is held. For more information about the open house:

 

https://engineering.purdue.edu/ENE/Academics/Graduate/openhouse

If you cannot attend the open house but are interested in receiving invitations to virtual events, or you have any other questions, please contact:enegrad@purdue.edu

 

  1. EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Virtual Open House, Engineering Education Graduate Programs (M.S. and Ph.D) at the University of Cincinnati

 

Join us for a Virtual Open House to learn more about the Engineering Education Graduate Programs (M.S. and Ph.D) at the University of Cincinnati

October 18, 2021 – 5:00-6:30 PM EST

Register here (https://ucincinnati.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqdeCupz8qH9eYF63r7I3g9_txwhN1DSn5)

 

The Department of Engineering Education in the University of Cincinnati’s College of Engineering and Applied Science is accepting applications for M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Engineering Education to further the research and study of how to best educate engineering students at all levels. Graduate students will gain expertise in theories related to the teaching and learning of engineering, research methodologies, and advancement in their chosen technical engineering discipline. Specializations include higher education, pre-K-12 engineering education, or industry and workforce development.

 

  1. EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Envisioning Your Future Faculty Career in Engineering Education at Nebraska

 

Let’s dispel some myths about Nebraska! There are hidden gems amongst the fields and intellectual opportunities abound. Come learn about the vibrant and growing College of Engineering and the direction of the Discipline-Based Education Research Initiative. Get your questions answered about our open faculty position, including state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities, support for new hires, and the Lincoln and Omaha communities.

 

Position Announcement: https://employment.unl.edu/postings/74933

Date: October 8, 2021

Time: 2 PM EST / 1 PM CST / 11 AM PST

Registration Link:  https://unl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_85hAkVb_RK2djjk_1MAOhA

Contact: Grace Panther, grace.panther@unl.edu

 

  1. CALL FOR PROPOSALS: NSF Professional Formation of Engineers Program

 

The NSF Engineering (ENG) Directorate has launched a multi-year initiative, the Professional Formation of Engineers, to create and support an innovative and inclusive engineering profession for the 21st Century. The PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF) program has two goals: 1) Support research in the Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE), and 2) Increase the community of researchers conducting PFE research. PIs are expected to have little or no experience conducting social science or education research. The full proposal deadline date is November 9, 2021 (Second Tuesday in November, Annually Thereafter).

 

Related information:

Solicitation: https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?WT.z_pims_id=503603&ods_key=nsf20558

Program Page: https://beta.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/pfe-research-initiation-engineering-formation-pfe-rief

Program Contact: J. Kemi Ladeji-Osias jladejio@nsf.gov

 

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: NSF Engineering Education and Centers Reviewers

 

The engineering education cluster of the Division of Engineering Education and Centers seeks reviewers for upcoming panels in 2021 and 2022. Please use the following form to indicate your interest in serving as a reviewer. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NSF-EEC-2021

 

  1. EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Arizona State University’s Engineering Education Systems & Design Virtual Open House

 

The 2021 Engineering Education Systems and Design Virtual Open House will be held on Friday, November 12, 2021 followed by optional one-on-one faculty meetings on Monday, November 15, 2021. The EESD program prepares our graduates for careers in higher education, science centers, government agencies, museums, policy-setting institutions, and industry. Join us for the 2021 EESD Virtual Open House to learn how you can become an exemplary scholar dedicated to transforming the engineering education ecosystem. Activities will include getting to know ASU and the EESD program; meeting faculty, current students, and alumni; and learning about research opportunities at ASU.

 

Interested prospective students can use the following link to REGISTER (https://asuengineering.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3yOee7WIFNxkOvY).  Use the following links for more information on the ASU EESD PhD program or the 2021 Virtual Open House. Please direct questions to Program Chair Adam Carberry – adam.carberry@asu.edu.

 

  1. EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Virginia Tech Engineering Education Open House

 

Learn about the Engineering Education Ph.D. graduate program at Virginia Tech and the faculty and students who make up our close community through an Open House event.

We will host an On-Campus (in person) Open House for prospective Ph.D. students October 28-29, 2021. A limited number of travel grants (for travel within the US) are available to attend the On-Campus Open House.

 

Prospective students who are unable to join us in person are invited to attend the Thursday session virtually (3pm-5pm EST).

 

Visit our website for more information and to register for either the On-Campus or Virtual Option (https://enge.vt.edu/graduateprogram/doctoralopenhouse.html).

 

Questions?  Contact Mara Knott (knott@vt.edu)

 

  1. EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: LGBTQ+ Wikipedia Edit-a-thon, hosted by ASEE

 

Join us on October 8 (1-4 PM ET) and 11 (4-5 PM ET). Our partners from 500 Women Scientists will be facilitating the Edit-a-thon and will guide us to the process of becoming Wikipedia editors. During the event, you will work with other editors to create or edit an article. You will be able select someone from our list of profiles of LGBTQ+ scientists and engineers or add a new person to the list who meets Wikipedia’s notability criteria, raising the visibility of the LGBTQ+ in STEM community.

 

No experience needed, but we do ask participants to do a few things before the event:

 

o   October 8th (1-4 PM ET) – Work Day

o   October 11th (4-5 PM ET) – Celebration Day

 

Please invite any friends or colleagues who would want to become Wikipedia editors! This is a free event, open to everyone. You can learn more about the Edit-a-thon on ASEE’s LGBTQ+ Advocacy in STEM website: https://lgbtq.asee.org/wiki-edit-a-thon/. If you have any questions, please contact: r.phillips@asee.org.

 

 

Position Announcements

 

  1. POSITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant/Associate Professor in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Prescott

 

The College of Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona, invites applications for multiple Assistant/Associate Professor positions in our Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Departments, to start as early as January 2022. The college is interested in candidates that will enhance our strengths and growth, with particular areas as noted within the departments below:

 

  • Aerospace Engineering – Preferred areas include spacecraft systems and design, aircraft design, engineering education, systems engineering, computer-aided design, flight research, unmanned aerial systems, and autonomous systems. Queries may be submitted to Dr. Mark Sensmeier at sensmeim@erau.edu.
  • Mechanical Engineering – Preferred areas include propulsion, robotics, energy systems, manufacturing, engineering education, systems engineering, and computer-aided design. Queries may be submitted to Prof. Andy Gerrick, at gerrickr@erau.edu.

 

The departments seek candidates with a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, an ability to perform applied research with undergraduate students, as well as dedication to service and collegiality. Successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate courses and laboratories, to collaborate with students on independent research, and to supervise student projects. While a Ph.D. in Engineering along with related experience is preferred, candidates with a Master’s Degree and significant industry experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Screening of applicants will begin immediately. Click on aerospace and mechanical engineering links above for more details on how to apply.

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor in Higher Education at Umeå University

 

The department of Science and Mathematics Education at Umeå University has an open position for a tenure-track assistant professor in Higher Education. The position comes with 75% research guaranteed for six years and a good chance of getting promoted to a tenured position afterwards. The successful applicant will also benefit from the generous vacation allotments and free health care in Sweden. Deadline for application is 30 September:https://www.umu.se/en/work-with-us/open-positions/tenure-track-position-as-assistant-professor-in-mathematics-science-or-technology-education-with-a-focus-on-higher-education_415492/

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Non-tenure Track Teaching Assistant Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at UNC Charlotte

 

The UNC Charlotte Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) invites applications for a non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor to teach undergraduate computer engineering courses and labs. Typical courses include computer programming in C++, digital logic, computer organization, and embedded systems.  Applicants must be able to actively contribute to undergraduate curriculum development activities and advising.

 

A PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent degree is desired; a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of five years’ experience may be considered.

 

Special Notes to Applicants: Candidates with teaching and/or educational research experience are especially encouraged to apply.  The period of the contract is negotiable and renewable.  Applications must be made electronically at https://jobs.uncc.edu (Position #001832). A complete application will include a cover letter that addresses the applicant’s interest in UNC Charlotte, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and list of three references. Review of applications will begin in September 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.  Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.  Candidates having demonstrated ability to contribute to diversity initiatives are encouraged to apply. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution.

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Open Rank Faculty Position in the Department of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo

 

The Department of Engineering Education (DEE) at University at Buffalo (UB) invites candidates to apply for the positions of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor. We are particularly looking for candidates who can operate effectively in a team environment and in a diverse community of students and faculty and share our vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential.

 

The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels, mentor graduate students, advise students at all levels and maintain an active research program. The successful candidate for an Associate Professor or Full Professor position should have a record of scholarly accomplishments, teaching experience, and a sustained externally funded research program.

 

For more information about the position and to apply: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/30414. If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Swenson at jswenson@buffalo.edu.

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Teaching Faculty Position in the Department of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo

 

The Department of Engineering Education (DEE) at University at Buffalo (UB) invites candidates to apply for the position of Assistant Professor of Teaching (Lecturer), a non-tenure track lecturer position. We are particularly looking for candidates who can operate effectively in a team environment and in a diverse community of students and faculty and share our vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential.

 

Duties include teaching and development of engineering and applied science courses at both the undergraduate level; instruct academic small groups for freshman engineering students in fundamental math and science courses; formulate and implement student excellence initiatives, ABET objectives and diversity enhancement; assist in the analysis of student academic progress and retention; and contribute to assessment activities.

 

For more information about the position and to apply: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/30400. If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Swenson at jswenson@buffalo.edu.

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Dean, Teaching & Learning and Director, The Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education, College of Engineering, Penn State

 

The Pennsylvania State University seeks an accomplished, creative leader to serve in the position of Assistant Dean for Teaching & Learning in the College of Engineering. The Assistant Dean will also serve as the Director of the Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education. The Assistant Dean will report to the Associate Dean for Education and Graduate Professional Programs and, as a member of the dean’s leadership team, will help maintain excellence and chart innovative directions in the educational experiences of undergraduate and graduate students and in holistic professional development programs for faculty.  The Assistant Dean will work in an exciting environment focused on innovation in engineering education with unique programs such as the Bernard M. Gordon Learning Factory and new facilities including design studios and maker spaces, which are being built as part of an extensive infrastructure enhancement program.  As Director of The Leonhard Center, the Assistant Dean will lead a team of dynamic, creative individuals who provide a wide range of educational support services and offer courses on teaching & learning and engineering communication.  Find out more about the position and apply here.

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor of Engineering Education, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

 

The College of Engineering (CoE) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (http://engineering.unl.edu) will be seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor in the area of engineering education. The College is building a cohort of discipline-based education research (DBER) faculty (http://engineering.unl.edu/DBER) to both establish national leadership in DBER in conjunction with the broader UNL DBER community and contribute to research-based transformations within their engineering academic units. CoE is particularly interested in those whose research primarily centers on engineering discipline-based teaching, learning, and assessment at the undergraduate level and who can extend their disciplinary-focused engineering education research to the K-12 and graduate levels.

 

The primary faculty appointment will be in one of two academic units in the College of Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering or Mechanical & Materials Engineering, depending on a candidate’s qualifications. Candidates will be expected to contribute to the academic programs in their CoE unit through teaching undergraduate courses as well as teaching graduate-level engineering education courses and supervising graduate research within the newly approved Unified PhD in Engineering – Specialization in Engineering Education Research program. Candidates will be expected to establish externally funded DBER programs and collaborate with researchers within CoE and beyond to study and transform engineering education through fundamental and applied research.

 

For more details and application requirements refer to requisition F_210116 (https://employment.unl.edu/postings/74933). Review of application materials will begin November 1, 2021 and continue until the positions are filled. For more information, please contact Dr. Heidi Diefes-Dux, Professor and Search Chair at heidi.diefes-dux@unl.edu.  If the November 1st date has passed, please contact Heidi Diefes-Dux to learn if new applications are still being considered.

 

As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. Refer to http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant or Associate Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty Position Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University

 

The Department of Engineering Education (https://eed.osu.edu/) at The Ohio State University (https://www.osu.edu/) invites applications for a regular tenure-track/tenured assistant or associate faculty appointment in the area of engineering education or computing education. We are seeking an innovative scholar who will help further build our department. This Assistant or Associate Professor will be required to establish a research program, secure outside funding, advise graduate students within our engineering education Ph.D. program, and teach courses across the department including our first-year engineering program. This individual will be encouraged to engage with the department across the various programmatic areas (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Multidisciplinary Capstone / IBE; Graduate Studies and Research; Engineering Technical Communications; Fundamentals of Engineering – Honors; Fundamentals of Engineering – Traditional) through their work and will have opportunities to innovate and elevate our growing department. Interested applicants should submit an application in Academic Jobs Online: (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19508). The application deadline is November 1, 2021. If you have questions about the position, please contact Rachel Kajfez (Kajfez.2@osu.edu).

 

  1. POSITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT: Multiple Positions at VentureWell

 

As VentureWell has grown as a company and work with universities and federal agencies has grown and evolved, we’ve defined a Strategic Plan that focuses on centering inclusion equity and diversity in our work, stepping more intensively into innovation for environmental sustainability and increasing our impact through a focus on learning, advocacy and field building. To meet those objectives, VentureWell is hiring a few key roles to develop and lead work in our Learning, Knowledge and Impact group and to fill a leadership role in our higher education programming.

 

Vice President, Knowledge, Innovation & Impact 

The VP, KII will be focused on building the capacity for identifying insights and knowledge, and collaborating to communicate and make actionable our findings internally, as well as externally. They are charged with leading and elevating the work of Learning & Evaluation and Marketing & Communications.  Together, these teams have a key role in ensuring that we make meaning of our work – what are we learning? How are we looping it back into programming? What stories can we tell to potential funders, university campuses, and professional associations? How do these insights direct us to new models and products for expanding our impact? The VP, KII is someone with a strong orientation towards learning and meaning making, who is fired up at the possibilities of unifying the work of the teams reporting into them, and moving VentureWell towards greater impact in innovation and entrepreneurial spaces focused on science and technology. To apply: https://venturewell.org/careers/?gh_jid=5480307002


Director, Learning & Evaluation

This role is deeply aligned with VentureWell’s strategy as we become a learning organization with a goal to increase our impact in the field of Science and Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The Director takes the lead in ensuring that we make meaning of our impact – How do these insights direct us to new models and products for expanding our impact? The role includes managing a dynamic and engaged team of Analysts and Senior Analysts. To apply: https://venturewell.org/careers/?gh_jid=5489062002

 

Director of Institutional Transformation in Higher Education

VentureWell is seeking a Director of Institutional Transformation in Higher Education to lead the Higher Education Catalyst Program Team (HECT). This role is deeply aligned with VentureWell’s strategic direction which emphasizes institutional transformation as a lever to create stronger innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems. The team consists of seven committed and passionate Program Officers who run a portfolio of programs with sustainability and equity integrated into each: faculty initiatives (e.g. grantmaking, training, Communities of Practice, etc.), the annual OPEN conference, and other initiatives that support systems change in higher education. To apply: https://venturewell.org/careers/?gh_jid=5489124002 

 

If you have questions about any of these position, please contact Phil Weilerstein (pweilerstein@venturewell.org).

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Dean of the College of Engineering, The University of Texas at El Paso

 

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) seeks a dynamic and visionary leader for the College of Engineering. The Dean will have exceptional opportunities to strengthen and shape how the College contributes to America’s leading Hispanic-Serving University.

Applicants should have qualifications commensurate with appointment as a tenured full professor in the College; demonstrated excellence in leadership and management; a record that shows a meaningful commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion; quantifiable success in developing resources and fundraising for a large, complex organization; and communication skills, political adeptness, and the capacity to represent the College effectively.

 

For more information and to apply: https://www.utep.edu/coengdeansearch/

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Scholar in the Leonhard Center at Penn State

 

The Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education within the College of Engineering, is excited to announce our search for a postdoctoral scholar. The Leonhard Center is an endowed Center that forms partnerships with engineering faculty and programs in designing, implementing, and evaluating research-based innovations in undergraduate and graduate engineering education. In addition, the Leonhard Center initiates and evaluates College-wide projects in support of the College’s strategic goals. The Leonhard Center also provides workshops and summer academies for faculty on a wide range of topics from creativity and innovation to engineering communication. The Leonhard Center prides itself on its creative and positive workplace culture and welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds.

 

Under the mentorship of the Center’s Director of Assessment and Instructional Support, the postdoctoral scholar will lead several projects. The primary project is a research study, funded by the KEEN foundation, investigating the relationship between engineering faculty beliefs and instructional practices. The project will generate new understanding on how faculty beliefs (such as growth or fixed mindset) across different domains may impact instructional decision making, including the adoption of evidence-based instructional practices. Additional projects may include collaborating with faculty to design and evaluate projects in engineering education and offering college-wide workshops on innovative instructional practices and educational research.  Working in the Leonhard Center will provide candidates with varied experience in both engineering educational research as well as faculty development.  The position requires the ability to design and conduct research using qualitative and quantitative methods. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in communication and collaboration. The ability to publish and present the results of the studies at national or international conferences is also important for the position. Minimum requirements for the position are a Ph.D. in an appropriate field such as engineering education, educational psychology, or higher education. Knowledge of current trends in engineering education is desirable. This position is for one-year with additional years of funding available if there is mutual interest.

 

For more information, refer to https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/University-Park-Campus/Postdoctoral-Scholar_REQ_0000019856-1 or e-mail Sarah Zappe at ser163@psu.edu.

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Scholar in the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems at the University of Georgia

 

The Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems at the University of Georgia is hiring a 1 year postdoc position, with possibility of renewal, focused on science and engineering education. The individual hired will work as part of an interdisciplinary team from the University of Georgia and the United States Army Corps of Engineers – Engineer Research and Development Center (USACE-ERDC). The project is part of the Education initiative of the Network for Engineering with Nature (n-ewn.org). The postdoc will work with the broader team to train students and professionals in the theory and practice of nature-based solutions, emphasizing integrative systems thinking, interdisciplinarity, empathy, and equity to develop holistic, socially situated solutions to complex climate adaptation problems. This initiative will result in a variety of educational outcomes reaching multiple audiences and ranging in scale from transportable lectures and modules on Engineering With Nature to degree-scale curricula and internship programs. The postdoc will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating these activities with partners from diverse disciplines and sectors.

Candidates must have a PhD in a related field (e.g., Science Education, Engineering Education, Anthropology, Geography, Ecology, Public Administration/Policy, Planning, Civil & Environmental Engineering). Experience working on interdisciplinary teams and working with novel forms of pedagogy is highly desired. Candidates should have outstanding communication skills and the ability to coordinate across large groups. Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience in informal education, professional training, curriculum development and/or outreach.

 

The full announcement is available here:

https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/221826

 

  1. POSTION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor at University of San Francisco

 

The Engineering Department at the University of San Francisco invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position, to begin August 2022, contingent upon funding approval. We seek candidates from a range of engineering disciplines as well as industry and non-traditional pathways, who are energetic, creative, and committed to excellence in engineering education. The successful candidate must be able to teach courses in the Electrical & Computer Engineering concentration area, and Project & Design courses of the Engineering major. Launched in Fall of 2020, the Engineering program offers a general engineering B.S. degree designed to meet the requirements for ABET accreditation, with concentrations in Environmental Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Sustainable Civil Engineering. There is a particular emphasis on an asset-based approach to promote the success of a highly diverse student body. We achieve this with small class sizes, project-based learning, and a high degree of student-teacher interaction.

 

USF provides competitive salaries to live in the Bay Area and has support for new faculty such as teaching assistants for classes, an internal research funding mechanism, professional mentorship, and institutional support for diverse faculty. The Engineering Department includes faculty from across the University; it is anticipated that new faculty members will work with other USF faculty to create interdisciplinary classes and research projects.

 

Review of completed applications will begin on December 20, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. For more details and to apply: https://usfca.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/USF_Full-Time_Faculty/job/USF-Hilltop-Campus/Assistant-Professor–Tenure-Track–Engineering_R0005056-1

 

  1. POSTION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Director, STEM at Brown University

The Assistant Director, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) will support members of Brown’s STEM teaching and learning community, with a particular focus on graduate students, by contributing to Sheridan Center programs, services, and publications in these disciplinary areas. The Assistant Director will work in close collaboration with the Senior Associate Director, STEM, and colleagues at the Sheridan Center to support the design, facilitation, and evaluation of programs for instructional improvement and student success, such as certificate programs, orientations, institutes, and seminars; consult with graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, administrators, staff, and faculty about evidence-based teaching and learning; contribute to online and print resources to build capacity around evidence-based teaching and learning responsive to a diverse faculty and student body. For more information and to apply: https://brown.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/staff-careers-brown/job/Sciences-Library/Assistant-Director–STEM_REQ173195.

Please submit a cover letter and CV, bundled as a single .pdf. For full consideration, please apply by September 30, 2021.

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Biomedical Engineering Tenure Track Assistant Professor, University of Portland

 

The Shiley School of Engineering (the School) at the University of Portland (UP) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor rank to enhance the Master of Biomedical Engineering program effective August 2022.

 

The School offers a Master of Biomedical Engineering degree, which focuses on medical device development.  We seek candidates with education and experience in one of the following areas; materials science with biomedical applications and/or mechatronics with biomedical applications.  The Master of Biomedical Engineering program is profession-focused, small-cohort, and largely comprised of students aiming to enter the medical device design industry. More information can be found at this website: https://engineering.up.edu/graduate-programs/mbme.html.

 

Please follow this link to a complete description with requirements and application for this position.   https://up.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=71545 Candidates will be reviewed starting November 1, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.  Please contact our team at engineering@up.eduwith any questions.

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:Electrical Engineering Tenure Track Assistant Professor, University of Portland

 

The Electrical Engineering Program at the University of Portland (UP) seeks a tenure-track assistant professor to join a thriving community of teacher-scholars in August 2022.  We encourage applicants with expertise in digital systems, embedded systems, electronic design automation (EDA), and other related areas to apply.

 

Through small classes and labs, the EE program offers an accredited BSEE degree, a minor in Computer Engineering, and a Master of Engineering degree.  This is an ideal environment for educators who are passionate about teaching and working in a student-centered community where a professional education is infused with the liberal arts. The curriculum includes active learning, hands-on collaborative projects, and a capstone project with industry partners, with opportunities for undergraduate research. Electrical engineering enrollments are approximately 70 students across the full curricula.

 

Please follow this link to a complete description with requirements and application for this position. https://up.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=71256 Review of applications will begin on October 31, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.  Preference will be given to interested applicants who submit applications and all required materials by October 31, 2021.

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Program Development Specialist, Diversity & Inclusion, University of Nevada, Reno

 

The University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for the Diversity & Inclusion Program Development Specialist. Working in close collaboration with the University’s Diversity and Inclusion Officer, the Program Development Specialist focuses in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) research, data analysis and program development to assess and continue to guide the university’s best practices of inclusive excellence, cultural sensitivity and equity, in support of diverse faculty, students and staff. The Specialist engages with multiple university constituencies through outreach, educational efforts that include workshops and trainings to strengthen the University’s commitment to DEI, as well as its democratic, civic engagement. The Specialist also interacts with faculty and staff-affinity groups and diversity committees, as well as other community groups, to document evolving issues and longstanding needs of underrepresented groups to assess and propose actions that evolve from collective planning. Finally, the Specialist will be particularly engaged in the planning, coordinating and execution of the annual Northern Nevada Diversity Summit.

 

For more details and application requirements refer to https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno—Main-Campus/Program-Development-Specialist–Diversity—Inclusion_R0126686. For more information, please contact Dr. Eloisa Gordon-Mora and Search Chair at egordonmora@unr.edu.

 

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