Dear ERM members,

I hope all of you are doing well! We had a snow day this week with a university closure, and I’ll admit that I’m super behind on things. I wanted to get the announcements out this week as soon as possible because they are chocked full of opportunities.

I also want to put a couple of upcoming elections for ERM on your radar. I will be finishing my term as chair in June, so we are looking for a new ERM Chair as well as two Directors. If you have questions about the positions, please feel free to contact me (afg64@cornell.edu). A formal nomination (or self-nomination!) process will be sent out in the coming weeks.

All my best,

Allison

 

ERM Announcements for 3/15/2023

General Announcements 

1. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Join the ERM Best Diversity Paper Committee
2. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: First-Engineering Experience Conference – Jul 30 to Aug 1, 2023
3. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: IEEE ETHICS-2023: Ethics in the Global Innovation Helix
4. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Public Listening Sessions for 2023-2028 Federal STEM Strategic Plan

 

Position Announcements 

1. POSITION ANNOUCEMENT:Aalborg University – Assistant Professor in PBL
2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Core Fellow/Visiting Assistant Professor in Human-Centered Engineering at Boston College
3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Researcher, Tufts University
4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Teaching and Research Post-Doctoral Associate
5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Teaching Faculty at Engineering Education Innovation Center
6. POSITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT: Multiple Research Faculty Positions at the Institute for the Future Education—Neuroeducation, STEM Education, Discipline-Based Education, or related areas
7. POSITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT: Multiple Postdoctoral Positions at the Institute for the Future Education—Neuroeducation, STEM Education, or related areas.

General Announcements

1. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Join the ERM Best Diversity Paper Committee

Each year ERM recognizes a paper making significant contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion. To continue with this tradition, the ERM Best Diversity Paper Committee is seeking volunteers to assist with reviewing papers for the award. Committee members will review a set of papers using an established rubric and engage in a group discussion to determine a winner. The review process will take place between March and April. If you are interested in joining the committee or if you have any questions regarding the duties and responsibilities associated with this role, please reach out to the Chair, Dina Verdin at dina.verdin@asu.edu

1. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: First-Engineering Experience Conference – Jul 30 to Aug 1, 2023

 

The 14^th Annual First-Year Engineering Conference will be held from July 30 to August 2, 2023, at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Abstracts and workshop proposals are currently being accepted.

Please see conference website for more details: https://sites.asee.org/fyee2023/

Abstracts and Workshop Proposals due Mar 24, 2023

Draft Papers due May 12, 2023

Contact fyeechairs@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Haritha Malladi & Stephany Coffman-Wolph

2023 FYEE Program Co-Chairs

1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: IEEE ETHICS-2023: Ethics in the Global Innovation Helix

18-20 May 2023, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

IEEE ETHICS-2023 will draw together the global community of technology and ethics practitioners and theoreticians from industry, academia, government, and civil society. Issues will be explored from industry, scientific and societal perspectives, in a global and multicultural manner. ETHICS-2023 is a conference of the IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology (SSIT) (series originally launched in 2014). ETHICS-2023 is co-sponsored and hosted by the National Institute for Engineering Ethics in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University, a leading land grant university with top-ranked engineering, technology, and computing programs, and an expansive portfolio of sponsored research and engagements in the ethics and policy realms. The triple helix model of innovation was introduced in the 1990s, developed to theorize and understand interactions between academia, industry, and government. Since then, scholars have expanded it to include additional strands or sectors, including society or the public (quadruple helix) and the natural environment (quintuple helix). The conference theme, “Ethics in the Global Innovation Helix,” underscores questions about the role and place of ethics and related concerns (e.g., social responsibility, social justice, regulatory compliance, etc.) in interactions between these strands, especially in ongoing processes of technology innovation, diffusion, evolution, and maintenance.

Pre-Conference Workshop

Norbert Wiener Symposium: Discussion of the Future of Work

 

Plenary Sessions

• Active Human Interface: Technology, Uncertainty, and Hope, Debbie Chachra (Olin College of Engineering)
• Ethical and Legal Frameworks for Automation, Iven Mareels (Institute of Innovation, Science and Sustainability, Federation University Australia)
• Thinking Like an Engineer: Twenty-Five Years Later, Michael Davis (Illinois Institute of Technology) plus three commentators

 

Special Sessions (Panels)

• The Ethics of Weapons Technology Development
• Perspectives from Liberal Arts on the Practical Turn in AI Ethics
• The Role of Human Rights in the Global Helix for Technology Innovation and Justice
• The Arc of a Global Engineering Education
• Careers in Technology Ethics (Sponsored by SSIT Ethics Committee)
• The National Artificial Intelligence Initiative and The Ethics of AI
• 4 + 1: The Impacts of Academia, Industry, Government and Civil Society on Sustainable Development (Sponsored by IEEE TechEthics)
• Socially Responsible Innovation for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation (Sponsored by IEEE TAB Program on Climate Change)

Workshops and Tutorials

• Exploring Mental Models of Ethics and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Engineering
• Critical Design for Responsible Innovation
• I can’t teach ethics, I’m not an ethicist: Transforming STEM ethics education begins with engaging faculty as ethical subjects
• AI Safety, Governance, and Alignment Tutorial
• STS Postures as a Framework for Teaching Ethics Throughout the Engineering Curriculum
• Taking “day to day” ethics seriously outside the academy: Experiences from STS and Communication (sponsored by the ASEE Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division)

For More Information including Registration and Housing please visit the ETHICS-2023 Website: https://attend.ieee.org/ethics-2023/

1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Public Listening Sessions for 2023-2028 Federal STEM Strategic Plan

 

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) is hosting a series of virtual public listening sessions to inform the development of the 2023- 2028 Federal Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Strategic Plan.

OSTP is seeking input from all interested parties, including students, educators, administrators, parents, researchers, employers, and others. Each listening session will focus on one aspect of the STEM ecosystem. The last session aims to include speakers unable to attend any of the earlier sessions and as such, will cover each of the five areas covered in the previous sessions. Please share the link(s) below with communities who should register for any/one of the six upcoming virtual listening sessions. Dates and links can also be found on OSTP’s public Events & Webinars webpage.

STEM Education: Support learners and educators in and across all science and technology disciplines

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 from 3pm-5pm ET 

Register at:  https://ida-org.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsceGqrjgjGNrFGmA3UrJz-XyEDItVXbA

STEM Workforce Development: Prepare and recruit our Nation’s future STEM workforce 

Friday, March 17, 2023 from 2pm-4pm ET

Register at:  https://ida-org.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsduGrqjwuHYhvjoro9itcpDyMX91kvPY

STEM Workforce: Foster inclusive STEM learning and working spaces to retain STEM learners and workers 

Monday, March 20, 2023 from 3pm-5pm ET

Register at:  https://ida-org.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdeugpzMuHAySQQNgawSNMJOHLX2iiao

 

STEM Engagement: Foster meaningful community and public engagement in science and technology

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 4pm-6pm ET

Register at:  https://ida-org.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItcOuvqT8tGytFhXGPtQ9cukAhdagCAcQ

 

STEM Research and Innovation Capacity: Build and drive capacity and cutting-edge STEM (and STEM education) research and development 

Friday, March 24, 2023 from 2pm-4pm ET

Register at:  https://ida-org.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsf-qvpjooE3je94jU9nosqi4Vjyy-vCk

The National STEM Ecosystem

Monday, March 27, 2023 from 6pm-8pm ET

Register at: https://ida-org.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIscOysrTwtGY64BQqMATzWSBdMBU-H810

 

Position Announcements

 

1. POSITION ANNOUCEMENT: Aalborg University – Assistant Professor in PBL

At the Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Department of Planning a position as full-time Assistant Professor in Problem Based Learning in Engineering Education is open for appointment from 1 September 2023 or soon thereafter. The position will be based in Copenhagen and will be terminated after three years.

The main research area will be within the field of problem based learning (PBL) in engineering education. The position will be related to the Centre for Problem Based Learning in Engineering Science and Sustainability under the auspices of UNESCO (UCPBL). The researcher will be working in a cross-disciplinary team of researchers, who are committed to the vision and mission of the Centre. You can learn more about the centre at https://www.ucpbl.net/about/.

The applicants should demonstrate research experience within the field of PBL related to one or more of the following areas:

1. • Interdisciplinary PBL and teamwork
   • Digital Education, Networked Learning and Emerging Technologies
   • Management of Change in Engineering Education and Intercultural Learning
   • Professional Practice and Continuing Engineering Education
   • Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in a lifelong learning perspective

Teaching will be related to PBL including courses, workshops and consultancy offered at all Engineering and Science programmes at Aalborg University at different levels of study. Furthermore, assist staff training internally at AAU and externally in the Master of Problem Based Learning, the UCPBL certificate programme or tailor-made training courses by request. Knowledge of engineering education and teaching experience from a PBL environment is an advantage.

You may obtain further professional information from Professor Anette Kolmos +45 9940 8307, ak@plan.aau.dk

2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Core Fellow/Visiting Assistant Professor in Human-Centered Engineering at Boston College

 

The Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences at Boston College invites applications for the position of Core Fellow / Visiting Assistant Professor in Human-Centered Engineering. The appointment for this one-year postdoctoral visiting assistant professorship will be for the 2023-2024 academic year. Salary is competitive, and the position is renewable upon favorable review for up to three years. Core Fellows participate in the Core Fellows Program, which is designed to help newly-minted PhD holders in their scholarly pursuits as well as in becoming outstanding instructors through pedagogical training focused on the education of the whole person. You can learn more about BC’s Core Curriculum and the Core Fellows Program here: http://www.bc.edu/core.

In 2023-2024, in one semester the Core Fellow will help design and teach hands-on, project-based engineering lab sections associated with the Complex Problem course, “Making the Modern World: Design, Ethics, and Engineering,” co-taught by faculty from the Engineering Department. In the other semester, depending on curricular needs, the Core Fellow will teach engineering electives and/or Enduring Question courses (courses paired with a second course designed by another scholar in the liberal arts). The Core Fellow in Human-Centered Engineering will be encouraged to pursue their research and scholarship and participate in professional development through the Core Fellows Program and BC’s Center for Teaching Excellence. Research resources, including space, access to internal funds, and research assistants, may be available through the Engineering Department. You can learn more about BC’s Department of Engineering and the new Human-Centered Engineering major here: https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/mcas/departments/engineering.html.

Applications should be submitted electronically to http://apply.interfolio.com/121413. Deadline: Applications will be reviewed beginning on March 15th and the application will remain open until the position is filled. Please contact Dr. Jenna Tonn (jenna.tonn@bc.edu) with questions.

3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Researcher, Tufts University

 

The Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO) and Institute for Research on Learning and Instruction (IRLI) invite applications for a joint full-time postdoctoral scholar to work on studying undergraduate education. The initial appointment is for the academic year 2023-2024, renewable for a second year.

The position focuses on introductory science and engineering, working across two units at Tufts: The CEEO has a K-16 mission of both outreach and education research; IRLI has a mission of supporting research on learning and instruction taking place within Tufts courses. The two units collaborate in studies situated within the Tufts School of Engineering. The postdoctoral scholar will be a key member of both units. They will be mentored by IRLI co-Directors Dr. David Hammer and Milo Koretsky (and possibly other IRLI faculty), with reporting requirements to CEEO Director Dr. Merredith Portsmore. The scholar will have significant research responsibilities, mainly but perhaps not exclusively in engineering education, including to participate in data collection, analyses, and disseminating research through presentations and publications. They will also have responsibilities in project management, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and as appropriate the development of new proposals for research.

The position requires a PhD in a STEM discipline, STEM Education, or a related field, and significant experience in education research; we are especially interested in applicants with experience studying undergraduate education, responsive teaching, science/engineering curriculum development, working with university faculty or mentoring education research. Please submit a letter of application, including descriptions of your background and research interests, a CV, and the names of three references to CEEO_IRLI@tuftsceeo.org. Questions about the position or application process can be directed to CEEO Director, Merredith Portsmore (Merredith.Portsmore@tufts.edu) or to IRLI co-Director Milo Koretsky (milo.koretsky@tufts.edu).

Review of applications will begin May 2, 2023 and applications are welcome until the position is filled.  Start date is negotiable.

Tufts is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

To download the full PDF visit: https://tufts.box.com/s/96npueac4c69fpg1gjdd5j8ufib1p37j

4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Teaching and Research Post-Doctoral Associate

 

We are hiring a Teaching and Research Post-Doctoral Associate at Elizabethtown College to contribute to an NSF Broadening Participation in Engineering grant to develop, launch, and assess the Greenway Center for Equity and Sustainability in Engineering. For details and to apply, visit:https://etown.peopleadmin.com/postings/4919

5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Teaching Faculty at Engineering Education Innovation Center

 

In partnership with Elizabethtown College and supported through an NSF Broadening Participation Grant, Greenway Center for Equity and Sustainability seeks qualified applicants to join our founding faculty team to develop and teach our 100% hands-on, project-based, and team-based engineering education program. Guided by principles of sustainability and equity, we aim to create a community where every student can develop the competence, confidence, and connections they need to thrive in engineering. Faculty members will work with our team to develop, pilot and teach courses and to plan the innovative program. Details at:

https://greenwayinstitute.org/greenway-institute-job-announcement-engineering-faculty/

6. POSITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT: Multiple Research Faculty Positions at the Institute for the Future Education—Neuroeducation, STEM Education, Discipline-Based Education, or related areas

 

The Institute for the future of Education (https://tec.mx/en/ife) of Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico invites ambitious researchers of all seniorities to apply for professor positions to develop world-class interdisciplinary research in higher education and lifelong learning. We are looking for several researchers in the following fields: 1) Ph.D. in Neuroeducation, Educational Neurosciences, or related areas or Ph.D. in another discipline with proven experience in neuroeducation or educational neurosciences (extended ad). 2) Ph.D. in STEM Education or related fields such as Engineering Education or Science Education, or Ph.D. in Education with a bachelor’s degree and/or master’s degree in engineering, science, or STEM, or Ph.D. in one STEM area with proven experience in discipline-based education (extended ad). 3) Ph.D. in Computing education or Education with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in an area of computer science or related area, or Ph.D. in an area of computer science with vast experience in computing education research (extended ad). 4) Ph.D. in Engineering education or Education with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in an area of engineering, or Ph.D. in an area of engineering with vast experience in engineering education research (extended ad).

We are looking for candidates with a substantial academic publication record in high-impact journals for the last five years, advanced level in English language proficiency, a sufficient level of Spanish proficiency is desirable but not required, at least three years of teaching experience in prestigious national or international universities or having worked as a researcher in a research center with some teaching responsibilities, and preferably experience in obtaining external funding for research.

For inquiries, please write at genaro.zavala@tec.mx

7. POSITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT: Multiple Postdoctoral Positions at the Institute for the Future Education—Neuroeducation, STEM Education, or related areas

 

The Institute for the future of Education (https://tec.mx/en/ife) of Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico invites early-career, ambitious researchers to apply for postdoctoral positions to develop interdisciplinary research at a world-class level in higher education and lifelong learning. We are looking for several researchers in the following fields: 1) Ph.D. in Neuroeducation, Educational Neurosciences, or related areas or Ph.D. in another discipline with proven experience in neuroeducation or educational neurosciences (extended ad). 2) Ph.D. in STEM Education or related fields such as Engineering Education or Science Education, or Ph.D. in Education with a bachelor’s degree and/or master’s degree in engineering, science, or STEM, or Ph.D. in one STEM area with proven experience in discipline-based education (extended ad).

We are looking for candidates with publications in high-impact journals, advanced level in English language proficiency, a sufficient level of Spanish proficiency is desirable but not required.

For inquiries, please write at genaro.zavala@tec.mx

 

To send an announcement to the ERM listserv, please prepare a 2-3 paragraph description including any relevant URLs as well as a subject line. Be sure that the announcement includes the person to contact with questions. Submit all of this information to Allison Godwin via https://bit.ly/ERMAnnouncements. Announcements will be sent out on the 1st and 15th of each month. Submissions 48 hours before these dates will be guaranteed to be included in announcements. Each set of announcements will be included in the announcements email twice. Announcements will also be recorded on the ERM website: http://erm.asee.org/

For more resources and position announcements, please refer to the Engineering Education Community Resource Wiki available at http://bit.ly/engredu.  A direct link to job postings at https://bitly.com/eecr-jobs.

Dear ERM members,

I had a chance to take a break the past few days during February break. It was a good time to reflect over all the changes over the past year. I’m thankful to all of the people who have volunteered their time and energy for ERM (or who have offered, run for office, or indicated interest!)—there’s a lot going on behind the scenes with paper reviews, ongoing efforts with various committees, and trying to make this upcoming conference the best it can be with all of the financial challenges ASEE has faced. I know at times that the systems and other issues can be a big source of frustration. I appreciate the continued efforts and patience individuals have had with me and one another in this process. I have also had numerous friends and colleagues who have been supports and resources to me as I’ve navigated various decisions in my role as Chair and in my career. I’m grateful for y’all and this community.

All my best,

Allison

 

ERM Announcements for 3/1/2023

General Announcements 

1. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Join the ERM Best Diversity Paper Committee
2. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: International Research Symposium on Problem-Based Learning 2023
3. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Seeking Recent Engineering and Engineering Education Ph.D. Graduates with Positive Mentoring Experiences
4. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: ERM Best Paper Committee
5. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: ASEE Learning Workshop—Efficacy in Hybrid Teamwork: Classroom Instruction & Workforce Preparation
6. CALL FOR PROPOSALS: New Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (RED) Two-Year Track

 

Position Announcements 

1. POSITION ANNOUCEMENT: Tenure-Track Faculty Instructor at Columbus State Community College
2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure Track Faculty Position related to ERM/pedagogical research at Grand Valley State University
3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Multiple Open-Rank Lecturer Positions in the Georgia Institute of Technology Biomedical Engineering Department
4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral fellowship at Georgia Tech researching curricular change
5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Engineering Education at the University of Arizona
6. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Director, Polytechnic Tutoring Center, NYU Tandon School of Engineering
7. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Program Director, National Science Foundation

 

General Announcements

1. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Join the ERM Best Diversity Paper Committee

Each year ERM recognizes a paper making significant contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion. To continue with this tradition, the ERM Best Diversity Paper Committee is seeking volunteers to assist with reviewing papers for the award. Committee members will review a set of papers using an established rubric and engage in a group discussion to determine a winner. The review process will take place between March and April. If you are interested in joining the committee or if you have any questions regarding the duties and responsibilities associated with this role, please reach out to the Chair, Dina Verdin at dina.verdin@asu.edu

1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: International Research Symposium on Problem-Based Learning 2023

 

Online registration is now open for TEE2023: The International Research Symposium on Problem-Based Learning 2023 on the theme of Transforming Engineering Education.

The conference will take place from June 21-23, 2023, at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

To access the registration form, please go the conference website and follow the link at the top of the page: https://www.tee2023.mit.edu/

For questions or more information contact:

Dr. Rea Lavi

Lecturer and Curriculum Designer, NEET program

School of Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

77 Massachusetts Avenue, 5-332, Cambridge, MA 02139

1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Seeking Recent Engineering and Engineering Education Ph.D. Graduates with Positive Mentoring Experiences

 

To help better understand and support women doctoral candidates in engineering disciplines and engineering education research programs, we are looking for research participants for our study.

Specifically, we are looking to interview individuals who identify as women and have completed (or are about to complete) a doctoral dissertation in an engineering discipline or an engineering education research program and their mentors about their mentoring experiences and strategies that helped them navigate their pathway through graduate school. All interview participants will receive a $25 Amazon e-gift card for their time. If you would be interested, please complete this interest survey: https://clemson.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3C5Sks74E3xJoay

Please contact Jennifer Brown with your questions at jpshaff@clemson.edu, and please pass on this call to anyone you know who might be interested. Thank you!

1. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: ERM Best Paper Committee

 

The ERM Best Paper Committee is looking for volunteers to help review papers for the Best Paper award. This process takes place after regular reviews are submitted, typically in the March to April time frame. Committee members are asked to review several papers using a rubric and then discuss as a group to identify finalist papers, which are reviewed by the whole committee to determine the winner. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to join the Best Paper Committee for this year, please email Kirsten Davis (kad@purdue.edu).

1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: ASEE Learning Workshop—Efficacy in Hybrid Teamwork: Classroom Instruction & Workforce Preparation

 

Overview

Efficacy in Hybrid Teamwork: Classroom Instruction & Workforce Preparation is an online workshop for educators, administrators, and learning technology specialists who want to better understand and support the needs of STEM instructors in shaping the new future of the educational landscape.

During this workshop, participants will learn and discuss the core principles of teams’ work experiences, and how hybrid learning environments can hinder or support these principles.

A Structure-Climate (SC) approach to teamwork will be explored as a way of designing synchronous and asynchronous hybrid experiences to help set expectations that create productive and equitable workflows. This workshop takes place in one 3-hour instructor-led session. Throughout the workshop, there will be multiple opportunities to ask questions, participate in breakout discussions, and share reflections with the facilitator and other participants.

How You Will Benefit

• You will learn about opportunities and challenges of synchronous and asynchronous hybrid learning environments for collaborative work.
• You will learn about a Structure-Climate (SC) approach.
• You will use a Structure-Climate (SC) approach to practice designing hybrid teamwork experiences relevant to individual educational needs.
• You will engage with a network of professionals outside of your university and discipline.

Intended Audience

This workshop is intended for educators, administrators, and staff for K-12, college, and university level institutions, as well as educational technology specialists, who want to better understand ways of effectively supporting hybrid learning environments.

Find more information about this workshop here: https://learning.asee.org/course_catalog/efficacy-in-hybrid-teamwork-classroom-instruction-workforce-preparation/#1631295268078-bb6baa8e-9f87

1. CALL FOR PROPOSALS: New Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (RED) Two-Year Track

 

The Directorates for Engineering (ENG) and STEM Education (EDU) have released a new solicitation NSF 23-553 with an upcoming deadline of May 10, 2023. The RED Two-Year track supports projects developed among multiple two-year institutions to expand the path to engineering and engineering technology four-year programs. RED projects design revolutionary new approaches to engineering education, and focus on organizational and cultural change within departments, involving students, faculty, staff, and industry in rethinking what it means to provide an engineering program.  Visit the RED Program page for more information, or contact Kemi Ladeji-Osias (jladejio@nsf.gov). Register to attend one of two upcoming webinars on February 21 at 1:30 pm or March 8 at 2:30 pm, all times Eastern.​

 

Position Announcements

 

1. POSITION ANNOUCEMENT: Tenure-Track Faculty Instructor at Columbus State Community College

 

The Department of Physical and Biological Sciences at Columbus State Community College is seeking a full-time, tenure-track faculty member in engineering. This would be a teaching focused position and candidates would be expected to teach from Fundamentals of Engineering, Statics and Dynamics courses, 15 contact hours per semester. This is a union position and faculty have the opportunity to teach an overload each semester and over the summer if they wish.

Students at CSCC come from diverse backgrounds and experiences and are able to complete the first two years towards a Bachelor’s degree while earning their Associate’s degree. With an annual enrollment of 45,000 students, Columbus State Community College is the largest community college in Ohio and among the largest community colleges in the nation.

At Columbus State Community College, we pride ourselves in being Central Ohio’s front door to higher education and a leader in advancing our region’s prosperity. By joining our team, you will contribute to our mission to educate and inspire an entire community of learners. Together we can change lives and help our students achieve their goals. We are teachers, administrators, and staff members committed to a common goal: student success. We believe that fulfilling lives are grounded in self-awareness and continuous learning. We embrace bold ideas, lead by action and example, and recognize that more can be accomplished together than alone. We believe that a community college needs to look like the community. With that in mind, we are a proud reflection of the demographics of Central Ohio, and we leverage the College’s rich diversity to strengthen our community and increase regional prosperity.

For more information about the position, please visit our job ad here!

2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure Track Faculty Position related to ERM/pedagogical research at Grand Valley State University

 

The School of Engineering at Grand Valley State University is seeking to fill a tenure track position in interdisciplinary engineering (IE).  The position involves teaching engineering foundations courses common to all engineering majors.  Pedagogical research on topics like the first-year engineering experience, cornerstone design, retention, and so on would be a strong fit for this position.  The IE program at GVSU offers a very flexible BSE program with optional emphases in mechatronics, alternative energy, environmental engineering, or engineering management.  Additionally, IE oversees the engineering foundations courses, mandatory co-op, and senior project which are common to all engineering programs at GVSU.

Doctoral candidates who will defend their thesis by summer 2023 are encouraged to apply.

GVSU’s School of Engineering is on the downtown campus in Grand Rapids, MI.  Grand Rapids is the second largest city in Michigan with a population of roughly 200,000.  GVSU is a division 2 school with an enrollment of roughly 24,000.  The School of Engineering has roughly 1200 students and 50 faculty and staff.

Apply now:

https://jobs.gvsu.edu/en-us/job/494543/assistantassociate-faculty-interdisciplinary-engineering

Email any questions to:

Dr. Ryan Krauss

Interdisciplinary Engineering Committee Chair

kraussry@gvsu.edu

3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Multiple Open-Rank Lecturer Positions in the Georgia Institute of Technology Biomedical Engineering Department

The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University has openings for Lecturer positions. Our community of 1,200 undergraduates, 400 graduate students, and more than 150 faculty and staff make us one of the largest and most diverse BME programs in the country. We value and work to improve our educational programs as evidenced by the 2019 Bernard M. Gordon prize.

For this role, we are interested in candidates who contribute to the culture of instructional excellence and ongoing innovation primarily but not solely in our undergraduate program. We have specifically identified four areas of focus for these positions: (1) fluid mechanics, transport phenomena, and related biological mechanisms and biomedical applications; (2) introduction to human physiology, biological systems physiology, and organ function; (3) engineering design, especially medical devices, FDA regulation, and human-centered design; (4) engineering communication focused on storytelling to support individual development, leadership, and career progress. An extended job ad can be found here. That job ad contains example syllabi for each of the four areas, information about the department, and application instructions. Applications can be submitted here – please note that we are using an anonymous first round review of candidates and ask that candidates submit blinded documents as described in the extended ad.

For inquiries, please contact the Search Committee at  NTTSearchCommittee@bme.gatech.edu

 

4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral fellowship at Georgia Tech researching curricular change

 

The STELAR lab in the Georgia Tech Biomedical Engineering Department is hiring for a full-time, multi-year, Postdoctoral Fellowship position focused on researching curricular and cultural change in undergraduate education. We expect the position to focus on research about faculty and departments as they work on creating and implementing curricular innovations as part of a large-scale curricular change grant. Specifically, we are engaged in research on how individuals, groups, and units engage in the process of curricular change and how that process interacts with the culture of teaching and learning in the department. The work builds heavily on prior engineering education work on Fidelity of Implementation (c.f., Borrego et al., 2013; Morel et al., 2019).

A strong candidate will have experience working with engineering faculty as a research population as well as experience with both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. Academic and/or professional experience related to the above research areas alongside evidence of research productivity in these areas is strongly preferred. Experience with artifact analysis would also be helpful. Experience with engineering or a similar STEM discipline, especially as it relates to educational norms and discourse, is highly preferred. Candidates are required to have a PhD by their start date. The position carries a yearly stipend of $60,000. In addition to stipend, the Postdoctoral Fellow will be provided with a moving stipend and reasonable and relevant professional development expenses.

 

Applicants are asked to submit (1) a one-page cover letter, (2) an up-to-date curriculum vitae, (3) a published academic writing sample pertinent to the role, and (4) a list of contact information for three references. Note: reference letters are not needed at application. Application materials should be emailed as a single PDF file to: KEENpostdoc@bme.gatech.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Engineering Education at the University of Arizona

 

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available at the University of Arizona to work on engineering education research in collaboration with an interdisciplinary research team. Expected projects include two NSF-funded projects relating to translating research on asset-based pedagogy into actionable educational practice (with an emphasis on instructor professional development); and makerspace digital badging. Expected responsibilities include:

• Oversee data collection and analysis using survey measures.
• Conduct interviews with undergraduate engineering students. Organize and analyze qualitative data using Software tools (e.g., NVivo, Dedoose).
• Improve existing educational modules related to 3D printing and makerspace technologies.
• Facilitate professional development for engineering instructors.

Qualifications include a proven track record of writing and publishing conference and journal publications and PhD in Engineering or Engineering Education. The selected candidate must have a conferred PhD upon hire. At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies.

For more information and to apply, please visit https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/13240 or contact Hannah Budinoff at hdb@arizona.edu.

6. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Director, Polytechnic Tutoring Center, NYU Tandon School of Engineering

 

The Polytechnic Tutoring Center (PTC) seeks a STEM education practitioner to assist the Senior Director in the overall management of the PTC. The Assistant Director will serve as a mentor and supervisor to undergraduate tutors, developing their content knowledge; develop course-specific tutor training materials; assess and redevelop review session materials; liaise with faculty to ensure alignment with course content; conduct assessments regarding usage and student performance; assist with the oversight of the reception area and supervision of student front-desk aides and one Graduate Assistant. Participation in Admitted Students Day, New Student Orientation, and commencement activities will be needed periodically.

https://uscareers-nyu.icims.com/jobs/11575/assistant-director%2c-polytechnic-tutoring-center/job

Tutor Hiring and Supervision: Interview prospective tutors and proctor qualifying exams; coordinate and facilitate orientation sessions for new hires; create optimal tutoring schedules for each subject area, staffing for in-person drop-in, in-person appointments, and online tutoring modes; staff mock exam sessions   Lead tutor training meeting, presenting best practices; identify gaps in tutor content knowledge and develop resources to enhance tutor performance; develop and conduct tutor observations and assessments, setting key benchmarks and provide feedback; identify external professional development opportunities for tutors and team leads   Assist with the identification of other (not currently tutored) courses for tutorial support, staff appropriate tutors and track student demand and engagement		40%
Content Development: Develop new and revise existing tutor qualifying exams; develop new and modify existing mock exams for review sessions; identify and develop subject-based study materials (e.g. quick reference guides, infographics, etc.) for supported courses		25%
Faculty Engagement: Liaise with faculty to ensure tutorial content is aligned with course content; partner with faculty to develop course-specific study skills workshops; seek faculty input to identify course-specific topics in need of reinforcement and create workshops to enhance student success		20%
Data Management: Assist with the collection, compilation, and analysis of PTC utilization and satisfaction data. Use data to guide tutor training materials and delivery models.		10%
Community Engagement: Participate in yield events sponsored by the Enrollment Management team, engaging with prospective students and their families. Participate in New Student Orientation and Tandon Graduation Ceremony, assisting students and the Office of Student Life and Engagement Team		5%

7. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Program Director, National Science Foundation

 

The Division of Engineering Education and Centers (EEC) in the Directorate forEngineering is seeking a Program Director to work jointly with the Engineering Education cluster and the Engineering Workforce Development cluster, through a temporary (“rotator”) appointment. The selected individual will work with, and support, the lead Program Directors of the two clusters. The appointment will be made for one year, and it may be extended for additional years by mutual agreement. Formal consideration of interested applicants will begin February 8, 2023 and will continue until a selection is made. The selected applicant is expected to start in May 2023.

General Engineer (Program Director) | NSF – National Science Foundation

 

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