Dear ERM members,
Hope this message finds you in a more steady state form for this fall semester.
I am sharing with you the wonderful things happening for, by, and with members in the division, including many open houses for Engineering Education programs, and a growing list of positions available. Make sure you distribute beyond with all of those you find could use this information.
Happy Hispanic Heritage month!
Warm regards,
Matilde Sánchez-Peña
ERM Announcements for 9/1/2022
General Announcements
- CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Purdue School of Engineering Education Graduate Program Open House
- CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Purdue College of Engineering Graduate Showcase
- CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Fall 2022 Open House – University at Buffalo Engineering Education Ph.D. Program
- CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Fall 2022 Open House – Florida International University Engineering and Computing Education Ph.D. Program
- CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Seeking Latine and Hispanic Professors in STEM
- CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Fall 2022 Open House – Virginia Tech Engineering Education Ph.D. Program
Position Announcements
- POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor of Instruction of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Florida
- POSITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT: Two open positions: San Francisco State University School of Engineering – Assistant Professor in Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
- POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Department Chair Search: Department of Engineering Education at OSU
- POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Lafayette College TT Position in Engineering, Social Justice, and Inclusive STEM Studies.
- POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Engineering Education at University of Connecticut
- POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Teaching Professor of Entrepreneurship (welcome applicants with an Engineering background)
- POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Associate Director, Bridge Scholars
- POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor of Instruction of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Florida
- POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Newark College of Engineering – New Jersey Institute of Technology
General Announcements
- CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Purdue School of Engineering Education Graduate Program Open House
When: October 27-28, 2022
Where: Purdue University West Lafayette campus and virtually over zoom
Cost: Free event. Travel grants are available for on-campus participants
Considering a doctoral degree in Engineering Education? Take the first step and join us at our Annual Fall Open House on October 27-28, 2022. The day and a half event will have a hybrid format, accepting both virtual and on-campus participants. Travel grants are available. The Open House includes many opportunities to learn about Purdue’s PhD program in Engineering Education: a program overview, a seminar, meetings with faculty and current graduate students, and a Q&A session. Find details and register at https://engineering.purdue.edu/ENE/Academics/Graduate/openhouse
- CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Purdue College of Engineering Graduate Showcase
When: September 25-26, 2022
Where: Fully virtual
Cost: Free virtual event. Attendees who participate in Purdue Engineering’s Virtual Graduate Showcase will receive an application fee waiver to apply to Purdue’s graduate programs for free!
Live, interactive sessions will introduce you to different degree programs in the College of Engineering at Purdue. Participants will network with graduate students, faculty, and staff. Workshops will provide important information regarding the application process and funding opportunities. For our international guests, unique sessions will be devoted to immigration processes, international student life, and more. Find details and register at https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Academics/Graduate/graduate-showcase
- CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Fall 2022 Open House – University at Buffalo Engineering Education Ph.D. Program
The Engineering Education Ph.D. program at University at Buffalo will host an Open House for prospective Ph.D. students on October 1, 2022. Participants are invited to attend on-campus (in- person) or virtually. The open house will provide an introduction to our program, our faculty, our research, and our current graduate students. Attendees will be able to talk to faculty and graduate students.
Registration is required for this event. Please go to this page to register. Further information about the PhD program in UB’s DEE department can be found on the department’s website.
If you have any questions, please contact Adrienne Decker, Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies atadrienne@buffalo.edu.
- CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Fall 2022 Open House – Florida International University Engineering and Computing Education Ph.D. Program
The School of Universal Computing, Construction, and Engineering Education (SUCCEED) was formed in 2018 as the first engineering and computing education department at a minority-serving institution. SUCCEED is home to an Engineering and Computing Education PhD program where students conduct and direct research in engineering and/or computing education. Students also develop skills as educators and address critical issues facing engineering and computing education, especially in equity, diversity, and inclusion. This program seeks to develop students for a diverse set of professional trajectories both inside and outside university/college settings.
We invite you to learn more about our program by attending our open house for our Engineering and Computing Education Ph.D. program in October. Participants are invited to attend on-campus October 14, or virtually on October 13. Both versions of the open house will provide an overview of the program, an overview of the application process, and opportunities to meet current graduate students and SUCCEED faculty.
To learn more, coordinate travel logistics, or RSVP for the virtual event you can contact us at eced-gpd@fiu.edu .
- CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Seeking Latine and Hispanic Professors in STEM
As part of the Hiring Interventions for Representation and Equity (HIRE) Alliance project funded by the National Science Foundation (HRD-2113355), and we are looking for research
participants for our study.
Specifically, we are looking to interview STEM teaching-focused (either in teaching-focused institutions or in teaching-focused roles at research intensive institutions) faculty in higher
education about their pathways to the professoriate.
If you are interested, please complete this interest survey: https://forms.gle/QGpeDYUDTJptFKn46
Please contact Natascha Buswell with your questions at nbuswell@uci.edu, and please pass on this call to anyone you know who might be interested!
Thank you!
- CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Fall 2022 Open House – Virginia Tech Engineering Education Ph.D. Program
The Engineering Education Ph.D. program at Virginia Tech will host an Open House for prospective Ph.D. students on October 20-21, 2022. Participants are invited to attend On-Campus (in-person) or virtually. Both the On-Campus Open House and the Virtual Open House will feature an introduction to our program, a seminar given by leaders in the engineering education field, and a chance to talk with faculty and current graduate students. Attendees will learn more about our Ph.D. program and welcoming community.
A limited number of travel grants (for travel within the US) are available to attend the On-Campus Open House. Information about the travel grants and registration links are available on our Open House webpage.
We strongly encourage people who are interested in a Ph.D. program that is balanced between research and real-world application to apply. Visit the Virginia Tech Engineering Education website to learn more about our Ph.D. program.
We hope you give Virginia Tech serious consideration as you explore Ph.D. programs! If you have any questions, please contact Mara Knott, Academic Program Manager, at knott@vt.edu.
Position Announcements
- POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor of Instruction of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Florida
The Department of Mechanical Engineering (https://www.usf.edu/engineering/me/) at the University of South Florida invites applications for a non-tenure track full-time position at the Assistant Professor of Instruction level starting during academic year 2023-24. Applicants in the areas of Mechanical Engineering discipline are encouraged to apply for this position. This position requires an earned doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. Some of the desired expertise include demonstrated teaching experience at the university level in thermal systems and heat transfer, programming (MATLAB), computational methods, thermodynamics, student design projects, and development of new undergraduate mechanical engineering laboratory experiments. For more details and to apply for the job, please visit: https://gems.usf.edu:4440/psc/gemspro-tam/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=30987&PostingSeq=1
- POSITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT: Two open positions: San Francisco State University School of Engineering – Assistant Professor in Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
The School of Engineering at San Francisco State University invites applicants for a two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions: one in Computer Engineering and a second in Mechanical Engineering, beginning August 9, 2023. The School seeks individuals with a background in Computer Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity, equity, inclusion, and excellence of the academic community.
San Francisco State University is located in San Francisco – one of the world’s most vibrant, beautiful, and diverse cities. San Francisco is the world’s flagship hub for technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship, as well as a thriving center for arts and culture. San Francisco State University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian-American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). San Francisco State University is a member of the California State University (CSU) system and serves a diverse student body of 27,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The mission of San Francisco State University is to create and maintain an environment for learning that promotes respect for and appreciation of scholarship, freedom, human diversity, and the cultural mosaic of the City of San Francisco and the Bay Area; to promote excellence in instruction and intellectual accomplishment; and to provide broadly accessible higher education for residents of the region and state, as well as the nation and world.
For more information and to apply for the Computer Engineering position, please visit:
For more information and to apply for the Mechanical Engineering position, please visit:
- POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Department Chair Search: Department of Engineering Education at OSU
The Department of Engineering Education (EED) (https://eed.osu.edu) at The Ohio State University (OSU) (https://www.osu.edu) is searching for a new department chair.
The new chair should be a bold leader who can envision innovative ways for the department to educate the next generation of diverse engineering leaders. It is anticipated that the EED will grow in size and influence over the next 5 to 10 years. Through their strong record of ethical behavior, integrity and transparency, the chair will need to cultivate and sustain an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment that encourages people to meet their full potential, including through faculty and staff development, hiring and retention, and undergraduate and graduate student recruitment and retention. The chair, who reports to the Dean of the College of Engineering, will be responsible for all administrative, budgetary, and personnel decisions within the EED, and will be responsible for leadership, management, and strategic vision for the next phase of the EED’s growth.
If you or someone you know is interested in applying, please visit the official job ad located here: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/21530.
- POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Lafayette College TT Position in Engineering, Social Justice, and Inclusive STEM Studies.
The Lafayette College Engineering Studies Program invites applications for a new full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on Engineering, Social Justice, and inclusive STEM studies to begin Academic Year 2023-2024. The program is a leader in undergraduate engineering education, offering a unique, interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts degree in engineering at an undergraduate-only liberal arts college that offers four ABET-accredited BS engineering degrees. The new faculty member will teach courses at the intersections of engineering, public policy, and inclusive STEM studies. This position will help to expand the Program’s course offerings and research related to engineering and social justice, inclusive practices in engineering education, questions of identity in the engineering design process, and/or equity and inclusion in the implementation of technologies for the public good. The position is integral to the strategic direction of our new Hanson Center for Inclusive STEM Education and represents an exciting opportunity to help shape the scope and impact of this interdisciplinary center as well as the Program, Engineering Division, and College.
Preferred candidates will hold at least one degree in engineering (undergraduate and/or graduate) and, by July 1, 2023, will have received a Ph.D. in engineering or other field that prepares them for this interdisciplinary position, such as Engineering Education, Science and Technology Studies (STS), and Engineering and Public Policy. The teaching load is five courses per year (four in the faculty member’s first year), including sharing teaching responsibilities for the required Engineering and Public Policy course and offering electives from the candidate’s area of expertise. Two of those five courses will be in Inclusive STEM Studies (accessible to students from all majors) in coordination with the Hanson Center for Inclusive STEM Education. Candidates can find more information about the Engineering Studies Program (http://es.lafayette.edu/) and Hanson Center (https://hanson.lafayette.edu/) at their websites.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, 1-2-page statement of teaching philosophy and interests, 1-2-page statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference through Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/110333). The successful candidate will explain clearly how their scholarly approaches connect engineering and society, while demonstrating the potential to develop a research program that involves undergraduate students in meaningful research experiences and produces publications in peer-reviewed journals. Particular consideration will be given to candidates with teaching experience and/or experience conducting research with undergraduate students. Application materials should demonstrate the applicant’s commitment to teaching engineering in a liberal arts environment and address how the applicant’s teaching, research, and/or service will support Lafayette’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2022, with applications accepted until the position is filled.
Lafayette College is a small, private undergraduate-only institution located within 70 miles of New York and Philadelphia. It is committed to creating a diverse community where all members of the College share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. Lafayette has been a leader of formalized undergraduate engineering education since 1866. Since its inception, the engineering division has emphasized superior education in engineering and the liberal arts, placing a strong emphasis on student-faculty interaction. The ASEE lists Lafayette engineering among the top 10 in the nation for women on the faculty and among the top 20 for Bachelor’s degrees awarded to women. In recent years the engineering programs have been ranked in the top 15 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report among undergraduate-focused institutions. Lafayette is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.
Questions about the position should be directed to Prof. Benjamin Cohen, Search Committee Chair, at cohenb@lafayette.edu. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
- POSITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Engineering Education at University of Connecticut
The University of Connecticut (UConn) is pleased to invite applications for an open-rank, tenured, or tenure-track faculty position in the School of Engineering with a focus on Engineering Education Research. Candidates may have a background in any of the engineering disciplines represented in the School (see https://www.engr.uconn.edu/), in addition to Engineering Education, STEM Education, or another closely related area. Discipline-Based Education Research (DBER) is a growing area of interest at UConn, with discipline-based education researchers across several science and engineering disciplines. There is a strong track record of educational research on campus, and partnerships with educational researchers in the nationally recognized Neag School of Education are common (https://education.uconn.edu/). Discipline-based education researchers on campus also collaborate with the University’s Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) (https://cetl.uconn.edu).
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to research and scholarship through extramural funding, high-quality publications, impact as measured through citations, and national recognition such as honorific awards. The successful candidate will share a deep commitment to the development and implementation of effective instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels, the development of new and innovative courses and instruction methods in their core discipline as well as in Engineering Education, and mentoring of students in research outreach, and professional development. Successful candidates will also be expected to broaden participation among members of under-represented groups; demonstrate through research, teaching, and/or public engagement the commitment to, and support of, diversity in the learning experience; integrate multicultural experiences into instructional methods and research tools; and provide leadership in developing pedagogical techniques designed to meet the needs of diverse learning styles and intellectual interests.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An earned Ph.D. in an engineering discipline, including engineering education, STEM education, or a closely related field; a proven record of excellence in teaching; and, depending on rank and
experience, a demonstrated track record (or potential thereof) of successful research and scholarship, and a deep commitment to promoting diversity through their academic and research
programs. Equivalent international degrees are acceptable.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated experience in educational research methods as applied to engineering and higher education settings. Educational research in areas of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion as
they intersect with elements of engineering education are especially welcome. An outstanding record (or potential thereof) of research and scholarship excellence; commitment to effective
teaching, integrating technology into instruction, online instruction; the ability to contribute through research, teaching, and/or public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the
learning experience.
TO APPLY
Please apply online to Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22171 and submit the following application materials:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Research and scholarship statement (innovative concepts that will form the basis of academic career, experience in proposal development, mentorship of graduate students, etc.)
- Teaching statement (including teaching philosophy, teaching experience, commitment to effective learning, concepts for new course development, etc.)
- Commitment to diversity statement (including broadening participation, integrating multicultural experiences in instruction and research and pedagogical techniques to meet the needs of diverse learning styles, etc.)
- Sample journal articles or books
- Contact for 3 references (name and email, no actual letters required at this stage)
Evaluation of applicants will begin immediately and continue through the fall semester. Applications received by December 1, 2022, will receive full consideration. For more
information regarding the School of Engineering, please visit the website at https://engr.uconn.edu
Please direct any questions to Prof. Dan Burkey (daniel.burkey@uconn.edu)
- POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Teaching Professor of Entrepreneurship (welcome applicants with an Engineering background)
The Center for Entrepreneurship at Wake Forest University invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor faculty position in any area related to entrepreneurship to begin in the fall semester of 2023. This full-time, non-tenure track position with benefits offers an initial two-year appointment with possibility of renewal and promotion on a teaching-centered career path. Because this is a teaching-centric role, responsibilities are divided 80% teaching and 20% service. The course load is 3 per semester (a 3:3 load), including development and delivery of two FYS (“first year seminar” courses. The person in this role will also contribute to the co-curricular programming of the Center for Entrepreneurship. The successful candidate will diversify our team through their expertise and will provide significant educational contributions in support of our students’ development as entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial leaders.
As a collegiate university, WFU combines the tradition and intimacy of a small liberal arts college (approximately 5200 undergraduates and 3200 graduate and professional students in the Schools of Medicine, Law, Divinity, and Business) with the innovation and vitality of a research university.
Embracing WFU’s culture as a leading collegiate university in the US [https://admissions.wfu.edu/facts/], the Center of Entrepreneurship is part of the undergraduate College, which prides itself in realizing the university motto of Pro Humanitate (for humanity) through its commitment to the engaged liberal arts and the teacher-scholar ideal.
The Center for Entrepreneurship offers an exciting interdisciplinary minor that draws over 300 students (49% female and 19% ethnic minorities) who are majors across 27 disciplines, including
History, Sociology, Psychology, Business, Communication, Engineering, and Environmental Science and Sustainability, providing a rich environment for diverse perspectives and collaborations to identify high impact solutions to high impact problems for the betterment of our world. In addition to our undergraduate minor, we offer a robust set of co-curricular programs that draw creatively on the liberal arts to prepare ethical and effective entrepreneurs. If selected, you will be joining a dynamic program that is on the rise nationally, having been up for four major awards at key conferences over the past four years. We welcome candidates with a Masters or Ph.D. in entrepreneurship, sociology, communication, engineering, psychology, gender and women’s studies, education, arts, management, and organizational behavior, among other fields who specialize in or have a significant interest in working across disciplines to pursue entrepreneurship-related teaching. Compelling applicants will demonstrate an openness to interdisciplinary engagement and a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds, including international students, first-generation students, and those who identify as members of historically marginalized communities. Additionally, Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce, and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.
Click here to apply and for application instructions
Please direct any questions to Dr. Michael Gross (grossmd@wfu.edu)
- POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Associate Director, Bridge Scholars
We seek a founding Associate Director for Brown’s Bridge Scholars Program to bring vision and leadership to development of a new summer bridge program, building on the work of Brown’s 2020-21 Task Force on Anti-Black Racism. This new program will incorporate best practices in the field and will center the experiences of PEERS (persons excluded because of race and
ethnicity) to increase diversity among future leaders. Initial programming will include a 6-7- week residential Summer Bridge program, offering for-credit and community-building
experiences to develop a campus culture of equity.
The Associate Director will hire and supervise a program manager and hire and coordinate the work of participating faculty and student workers. This position will work collaboratively with Sheridan staff and campus partners to develop and evaluate this initiative. This is a three-year term appointment with possibility for renewal. For candidates who seek to teach a course in the program, there is also the possibility of a non-tenure-track faculty appointment. For additional information and application, see the Brown Career site (REQ181106). Please submit a cover letter and CV, bundled as a single .pdf. For full consideration, please apply by September 2, 2022, but applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For questions about the position, please contact Associate Provost for Teaching and Learning Mary Wright at Mary_Wright@brown.edu.
- POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor of Instruction of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Florida
The Department of Mechanical Engineering (https://www.usf.edu/engineering/me/) at the University of South Florida invites applications for a non-tenure track full-time position at the Assistant Professor of Instruction level starting during academic year 2023-24. Applicants in the areas of Mechanical Engineering discipline are encouraged to apply for this position. This position requires an earned doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. Some of the desired expertise include demonstrated teaching experience at the university level in thermal systems and heat transfer, programming (MATLAB), computational methods, thermodynamics, student design projects, and development of new undergraduate mechanical engineering laboratory experiments. For more details and to apply for the job, please visit: https://gems.usf.edu:4440/psc/gemspro-tam/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U
&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=30987&PostingSeq=1
- POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Newark College of Engineering – NJIT
Position Summary:
The School of Applied Engineering and Technology (SAET) of the Newark College of Engineering at NJIT invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The newly formed Engineering Education Unit at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has a position available for a post-doctoral fellow. During this 12-month position, the postdoctoral fellow will participate in data collection and analysis, training and supervision of graduate and undergraduate students, preparing manuscripts, presenting at conferences, and grant writing.
A portion of time will also be devoted to professional development experiences as identified by the fellow. Candidates nearing graduation are encouraged to apply. A successful candidate for this position requires strong quantitative and qualitative research knowledge and excellent writing skills.
Prerequisite Qualifications:
– Ph.D. in engineering education, higher education, STEM education, statistics, or other related fields.
– At the university’s discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.
For questions, please contact Prateek Shekhar via email pshekhar@njit.edu. Submit your application via: https://njit.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/4350?c=njit
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