ERM Announcements, September 15, 2023

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ERM Announcements for 9/15/2023

 

General Announcements 

 

  1. UPDATE FROM THE NSF: New Program Director
  2. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Associate Editor positions available in Biomedical Engineering Education
  3. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Virtual Multi-Institutional Engineering Education Graduate Research Program Showcase
  4. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION:2024 WERC Environmental Design Contest – April 7-10, 2024

Position Announcements 

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure-Track Position in Engineering, Elizabethtown College
  2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: EER Faculty Position at University of Michigan
  3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: New position: Deputy Director of the Institute for Inclusive and Transformative Scholarship at Boise State University
  4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenured or Tenure-Track Engineering Education Faculty in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Systems Engineering at Cornell University
  5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Three Open Faculty Positions (2 Assistant and 1 Associate/Full) in the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University
  6. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Scholar for the Elevate Research Team (PI Julie P. Martin), University of Georgia
  7. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure-Track Position in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, Ohio Northern

General Announcements

  1. UPDATE FROM THE NSF: New Program Director

 

As of July 2023, Matthew Verleger will be working jointly between the Engineering Education and Workforce Development clusters in the Division. He will be working with Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (RIEF), Research in the Formation of Engineers (RFE), Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (RED), CAREER, Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) and Research Experiences for Teachers (RET). He can be reached at MVerlege@nsf.gov

  1. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Associate Editor positions available in Biomedical Engineering Education

Biomedical Engineering Education, a BMES journal, is seeking applications for the role of Associate Editor.  Founded in 2020, Biomedical Engineering Education is an interdisciplinary, international journal, impacting in our dynamic educational community through the publication of articles related to the theory and practice of biomedical engineering education at all academic levels.  Renewable for a three-year term, Associate Editors participate in the selection of reviewers and adjudicate decisions regarding submitted manuscripts.  To facilitate an inclusive selection process, we are seeking self- and peer-nominations.  Associate Editors will be selected from among a diverse group of applicants who are committed to growing and diversifying the biomedical engineering and bioengineering education community and engaging actively with a dynamic editorial team to increase the impact of the journal.

Please submit an application by October 6, 2023: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3aetRnxBhZex49g

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Virtual Multi-Institutional Engineering Education Graduate Research Program Showcase

 

Seventeen Engineering Education Graduate Research Programs will host a Virtual Multi-Institutional Showcase . The event will be held on Monday September 25th, 2023 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm EST (see the registration form and event flyer for more details). The program includes: (1)  an overview of Engineering Education Research as a field, (2) a session on what makes a good graduate application, (3) a session on identifying advisors, and (4) breakout rooms and Q&As. For questions, please contact Cheryl Bodnar (bodnar@rowan.edu) and Senay Purzer (purzer@purdue.edu).

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION:2024 WERC Environmental Design Contest – April 7-10, 2024

Bring your students! WERC is an undergrad engineering contest with real-world design challenges that are developed by industry and government. Effective for senior capstone or extracurricular design experience for sophomores and juniors.

Students “answer an RFP” by designing a working prototype at their home university, analyzing economics of scale-up, and coming to Las Cruces, NM to engage in oral, written, bench-scale demo, and poster events. Over $35K total cash awards: First Prize up to $3500/task. Chance for publication in IEEE Xplore. Judges are engineers from industry/government.

Website: https://werc.nmsu.edu
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/wercnm (Links to tasks, videos, and a webinar featuring 5 different faculty perspectives on bringing teams, covering costs, etc.)
Ginger Scarbrough, Program Manager: werc@nmsu.edu, 575-646-8171

2024 Tasks: 

Task 1: Stormwater Management for Community Resilience (EJ)

Task 2: Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) for the Electrical Grid (EE, ECE)

Task 3: Sodium Sulfate for A Circular Economy – Community-based Solutions (EJ)

Task 4: Modular Carbon Dioxide Removal for Community Integration (EJ)

Task 5: Treating Produced Water from Salt Water Disposal Wells for Hydrogen Production

Task 6: Open Task

 

Position Announcements

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure-Track Position in Engineering, Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown College is seeking an innovative and engaging faculty member to support our growing programs and increasingly diverse student body. We invite applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Engineering position to begin in August 2024. We are seeking a candidate who has a multidisciplinary background and can teach a variety of courses across mechanics, thermal-fluid sciences, introductory and capstone design, and potentially chemical engineering. The ideal candidate is passionate about undergraduate teaching, embraces innovative and evidenced-based pedagogies, mentors undergraduate students in published research, and contributes to an environment that fosters diversity, collegiality, and teamwork. Review will begin on October 1, 2023 and continue until filled. Questions can be directed to Dr. Sara Atwood, Dean of the School of Engineering and Computer Science, atwoods@etown.edu. Additional details at: https://etown.peopleadmin.com/postings/5372.

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: EER Faculty Position at University of Michigan

The College of Engineering at the University of Michigan is excited to announce our search for an established,  tenured/tenure-track faculty member as part of our unique, interdisciplinary engineering education research (EER)  program. The faculty member hired through this search will join a community that includes eight core EER faculty –  they will conduct EER as their main form of scholarship and will be embedded in one of the traditional engineering  departments within the College of Engineering (https://www.engin.umich.edu/departments/). Accordingly, the ideal  applicant will have experience conducting world class scholarship in EER, teaching in both EER and in a traditional  engineering department, and providing service in support of both EER and an engineering department. They should  also be interested in contributing to leadership in the EER program.

Qualifications  

Applicants should have: (1) a Ph.D. in Engineering Education, STEM/Science Education, or Engineering; (2) a  minimum of an M.S. degree (or equivalent) in a science or engineering discipline; and (3) at least five years’ faculty  experience post-degree. They should have experience creating a strong and externally-funded research program in  engineering education (which includes advising graduate and/or undergraduate student researchers and producing  peer-reviewed publications), teaching EER and/or engineering courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels,  and providing service and leadership to the profession. Applicants should also contribute to our goal of eliminating  systemic racism and sexism by embracing our culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), and those who bring  experience in academic program leadership are especially encouraged to apply.

 

Application instructions  

To apply, please submit the following materials: (1) cover letter explaining interest in and qualifications for this  position; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) two-page research statement; (4) two-page teaching statement addressing teaching  in both EER and a specific engineering department; (5) two-page diversity statement; (6) up to three representative  publications; and (7) names and contact information for three confidential references. Throughout these materials,  applicants should describe how their research, teaching, and service would benefit both EER and one of our  engineering departments. We are especially interested in applicants who contribute, through their research, teaching,  and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community, so the materials should also describe the  applicant’s commitment and contributions to DEI.

The application materials should be submitted electronically at the following College of Engineering website:  https://deptapps.engin.umich.edu/facultycandidate/apply?dept=216004&searchID=42. We will accept applications  on a rolling basis, but applications submitted by November 15, 2023 will receive priority consideration. Please direct  questions to cfinelli@umich.edu.

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: New position: Deputy Director of the Institute for Inclusive and Transformative Scholarship at Boise State University

The Institute for Inclusive and Transformative Scholarship (IFITS) at Boise State University is looking for its next leader. The Deputy Director will spend their first year helping to lead all IFITS programs while shadowing the Executive Director. Upon the retirement of the current Executive Director at the end of December 2024, the Deputy Director will step into that role. This is an incredible opportunity to have a full year of onboarding and mentorship before taking on the leadership and future direction of IFITS.

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic leader, someone who is passionate about creating equitable and inclusive learning and research environments, has experience in a STEM discipline, truly understands the life of the university faculty member, has a passion for mentoring and development of undergraduate scholars and peer faculty, and wants to have an impact at all levels of the university. They also are skilled at and enjoy developing, writing, collaborating on, and leading externally funded projects that support undergraduate and graduate education and scholarship.

The successful candidate will have the interest and aptitude to thrive in academic administration while advocating for and supporting scholars of all levels (from first year undergraduate through to senior professors) across campus.

This is an exciting time to step into this leadership role. The new Boise State University Strategic Plan specifically calls out goals and objectives directly related to the mission of IFITS. This positions the next IFITS leader with great opportunities to contribute to the strategic direction of the university.

This position is a 12-month, professional staff position with faculty status. Details related to rank and home department will be determined based on the individual’s qualifications.

Apply here. Position will remain open until filled – priority review will begin on September 29.

Contact Donna Llewellyn at donnallewellyn@boisestate.edu with any questions.

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenured or Tenure-Track Engineering Education Faculty in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Systems Engineering at Cornell University

The ROBERT F. SMITH SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL AND BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING (CBE) AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING PROGRAM (SYSEN) AT CORNELL UNIVERSITY,

Ithaca, New York invites applications for a tenured or tenure‐track engineering education research faculty position (assistant, associate, or full professor) in chemical and biomolecular engineering, who will have a joint teaching and service role in CBE and SYSEN and a tenure home in CBE.

Required qualifications include graduate-level preparation in chemical and biomolecular engineering, systems engineering, STEM education, or related area and the capability of teaching courses in the two units. Responsibilities include the pursuit of a program of externally funded, nationally recognized research in engineering education; with a focus on teaching courses in chemical engineering and systems engineering; and advising undergraduate and graduate students. In 1868, Ezra Cornell wrote, “I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study.” To continue to meet our educational, research, and service goals and to meet our commitment to our founding principle, we are seeking faculty members who share our historical commitment to pursuing knowledge for “…any person …in any study.” Senior candidates with exceptional accomplishments in engineering education research, teaching, and graduate student mentorship are encouraged to apply . Junior candidates must show outstanding research and potential for excellence in teaching and graduate student mentorship. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Discipline-Based Education Research (DBER) is an exciting, emerging research field on Cornell’s campus. The faculty member hired through this search will join a community that includes two engineering education research faculty and a larger community of DBER researchers across the university. There is a broad culture of education research and investment throughout the campus, and educational verve is one of President Pollack’s key priorities for the University. Discipline-based education researchers on campus also collaborate with the Engineering Teaching Excellence Institute, the Center for Teaching Innovation, and the Active Learning Initiative. This community is filled with disciplinary experts who are passionate about their teaching, engaging in education research literature, and keen to discuss how to improve teaching and learning for students throughout multiple disciplines.

The Robert F. Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Systems Engineering, and the College of Engineering at Cornell embrace diversity and seek candidates who will create a climate that attracts students of all races, nationalities, and genders. Cornell understands the needs of dual career couples, which it attempts to meet through a Dual Career program and membership in the Upstate New York Higher Education Recruitment Consortium, which assists dual career searches. Visit http://www.hercjobs.org/ to see positions available in higher education in the upstate New York area. Cornell and Ithaca are family-friendly communities: Cornell has a comprehensive set of policies, services and benefits to help you, your partner, and your children to feel welcomed here, to support your well-being, and to help with child care, elder care, and those with disabilities. For more details, see: https://hr.cornell.edu/benefits-pay/family-life-support.

For the full ad and to apply refer to: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25702

Please reach out to the search chair, Allison Godwin with questions: afg64@cornell.edu

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Three Open Faculty Positions (2 Assistant and 1 Associate/Full) in the 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 two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor and one tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full to start August 2024.

We are seeking innovative scholars in engineering education who will help further the growth of our department. The Assistant Professors will be required to individually 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. The Associate/Full Professor will do the same while also contributing to various aspects of leadership and mentoring in the unit. These individuals will engage with the department across the various programmatic areas (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Multidisciplinary Capstone / Integrated Business and Engineering; Graduate Studies and Research; Engineering Technical Communications; Fundamentals of Engineering).

Assistant level application review will begin October 1, 2023. Applicants may view the Assistant level job posting including required and desired qualifications and apply here.

Associate/Full application review will begin November 1, 2023. Applicants may view the Associate/Full level job posting including required and desired qualifications and apply here.

For questions regarding any of the positions, please contact Search Committee Chair, Dr. Rachel Louis Kajfez at Kajfez.2@osu.edu.

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Scholar for the Elevate Research Team (PI Julie P. Martin), University of Georgia

I’m looking for a postdoctoral team member to join my Elevate Research Team in the Engineering Education Transformations Institute (EETI) at University of Georgia. This is an in-person position located in Athens, GA starting in January 2024.

If you have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; have excellent written and oral communication skills; and are eager to take ownership of and have the ability to manage multiple projects, this position may be for you! I am looking for someone who is invested in the success of the engineering education community as a whole and is highly motivated to: publish, learn about proposal preparation and grant management processes, and wants to develop the financial acumen associated with managing an academic research team, and mentor students.

As a postdoctoral scholar in Elevate, you will work on several new and ongoing projects related to methodological activism, social capital, research capacity building in engineering education. There is also the potential for you to serve as the editorial assistant for the Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering (JWM), where I am the editor-in-chief. As an integral member of EETI you will support our mission to be the premier model and resource for integrating scholarship & teaching in engineering education worldwide.

An engineering/science/STEM education, higher education, or similar academic background is preferred. If you’re interested in being considered, send me your CV and a short statement of interest: Julie.Martin@uga.edu.

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure-Track Position in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, Ohio Northern

 

The T. J. Smull College of Engineering at Ohio Northern University (ONU) is an undergraduate-only program that values the development of strong relationships between students, faculty, staff, and alumni.  Faculty are encouraged to provide unique educational opportunities that fully develop individual students into practicing engineers and computer scientists.

We are seeking a talented individual who is passionate about teaching and is invested in the success of our students.  If you would like to be a part of a professional, collaborative team devoted to making a significant and lasting impact on the lives of young engineers, the Dr. Carl D. and H. Jane Clay Department of Mechanical Engineering at Ohio Northern University invites you to apply for a tenure track faculty position to begin August 20, 2024. This position will support our broad undergraduate mechanical engineering program, as well as the aerospace concentration available to students majoring in mechanical engineering. Candidates from any specialty area within mechanical or aerospace engineering will be considered. Candidates with teaching interests in Aerospace applications, including dynamics, guidance and control, autonomy, robotics/Mechatronics, thermal-fluids, propulsion, manufacturing/quality, or design, as well as those with experience in the aeronautical or space industries, are encouraged to apply.  A Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field such as Engineering Education (with a prior degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering) is required, with all degree requirements completed before the date of employment.  Industry experience, teaching experience, and professional licensure will be viewed favorably.  Candidates should be committed to advancing the knowledge and practice of engineering pedagogy.  The appointment may be made at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All application materials must be submitted online at https://jobs.onu.edu and must include an application letter, vita, statement of teaching philosophy, summary of research interests, transcripts, and the names and contact information of three professional references.  In the statement of teaching philosophy, also discuss how you would or have supported a classroom of diverse students.   Review of applications will begin November 3, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.  Questions concerning the position should be referred to Dr. J. Blake Hylton, Associate Professor and Chair, Mechanical Engineering Department, j-hylton@onu.edu. Further information about the University is available at http://www.onu.edu.  This posting can be accessed directly at:  https://jobs.onu.edu/postings/11751.