ERM Announcements, January 3, 2024

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ERM Announcements for 01/03/2024

 

General Announcements 

 

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Recruiting Graduate Students to Develop Sociotechnical Modules for the Introduction to Circuits Course
  2. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Black Masculinities in Engineering Dissertation Study
  3. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: NSF Partnership with The Lemelson Foundation
  4. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Organizers for 2024 ASEE Meet the Engineering Education Pioneers Session

Position Announcements 

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: New Position: Instructional Consultant, University of Michigan (CRLT in Engineering)
  2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Lee College Full Time Engineering Posting
  3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Teaching Professor-Syracuse University Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department
  4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Ouachita Baptist University Professor of Engineering Position
  5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Fellow in Engineering and Computing Education at the University of Cincinnati

General Announcements

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Recruiting Graduate Students to Develop Sociotechnical Modules for the Introduction to Circuits Course

 

Were you bored and uninspired with the purely technical nature of your Introduction to Circuits course? Are you a graduate student interested in bringing sociotechnical issues into electrical engineering? Do you see yourself teaching circuits in the future but wanting your course to be “different”? Do you have creative ideas for connecting circuits to real world social issues? If so, please consider applying for our Sociotechnical Electrical Engineering Stars (SEES) Cohort of graduate students to learn about and design sociotechnical modules for circuits.

We (Drs. Susan Lord at the University of San Diego and Cindy Finelli at the University of Michigan) were awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to (1) create a series of sociotechnical modules for the Introduction to Circuits course, (2) prepare detailed teaching guides for each module to make it easy for instructors to integrate them into their courses, and (3) assess the impact of the modules on students’ sociotechnical knowledge and sense of social responsibility. To date, we have developed and piloted one module about conflict minerals tied to capacitors and another aboutrepurposing electric vehicle batteries tied to the voltage divider.

We are currently recruiting a diverse group of at least four engineering graduate students, each having a strong connection to electrical engineering, who will join our SEES Cohort to create and test additional sociotechnical modules during Summer 2024. Each member of the SEES Cohort will receive a $2400 stipend for their participation.

The SEES Cohort will begin their work with a two-day, all-expenses-paid, in-person SEES Summit on May 23-24, 2024 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. During the summit, students will discuss the rationale behind addressing social and technical material in circuits, learn about effective course design, and brainstorm topics for sociotechnical modules. Then, over the following three months, members of the SEES Cohort will devote approximately eight hours each week, through a combination of individual and collaborative work, as they develop and refine sociotechnical modules. Finally, during the week of August 19, 2024, we will hold a one-day virtual SEES Showcase (date to be determined) for the cohort to share and discuss the developed modules.

Following the SEES Showcase, members of the cohort may continue to engage in this project in multiple ways. For instance, they could present their work at the ASEE 2025 Annual Conference (we have additional funding to support conference travel for interested members of the cohort) or they could assist with launching the modules and helping faculty learn how to implement them.

To apply for the SEES Cohort, please complete this application form which asks about your interest in the project, your career goals, your past education and experience with the Introduction to Circuits course, your availability, and demographics (note, only graduate students currently residing in the U.S. are eligible to participate). We aim to recruit a diverse group of participants with a strong connection to electrical engineering who are interested in the goals of our project and available to engage throughout Summer 2024. Applications are due by January 15, 2024 with decisions announced by February 28, 2024.

Thank you for considering this opportunity, and please share with others! If you have any questions, please contact Susan Lord slord@sandiego.edu or Cindy Finelli cfinelli@umich.edu

Susan Lord (Fellow, IEEE & ASEE), Chair and Professor, Integrated Engineering, University of San Diego

Cindy Finelli (Fellow IEEE & ASEE), Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering and Director, Engineering Education Research, University of Michigan

 

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Black Masculinities in Engineering Dissertation Study

 

My name is Josh Wallace and I’m a PhD Candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I am currently recruiting Black men enrolled in graduate engineering programs in the United States for my dissertation study on Black masculinities in the engineering discipline and would love it if you could participate!

To give some insight, this study seeks to examine how Black men in engineering graduate programs exert agency against dominant practices of masculinity in the engineering discipline. Participation in this study includes two virtual one-on-one interviews each lasting approximately 60 minutes, one virtual focus group, and one journaling exercise, to be conducted simultaneously with the focus group and will last approximately 60 minutes. Participants will receive $10 per interview and focus group completed.

To get started, please fill out the Qualtrics form using the following link: https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_81beScSs7CXTGf4

Once you have completed the form, I will email you to schedule our first interview. Should you have any questions about the process, please don’t hesitate to email me at jdwallace@wisc.edu.

 

  1. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: NSF Partnership with The Lemelson Foundation

 

NSF and The Lemelson Foundation have partnered to support environmental and social sustainability in engineering education. Details of the partnership and a link to the official DCL describing the goals for the partnership can be found at: https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=308738&org=ENG&from=home. If you want to discuss a potential project idea, reach out to the lead Program Director for the RFE program, Matthew Verleger, at mverlege@nsf.gov.

  1. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Organizers for 2024 ASEE Meet the Engineering Education Pioneers Session

 

The Education and Research Methods (ERM) Division seeks volunteers to help organize the Meet the Engineering Education Pioneers special session at the 2024 ASEE Annual Conference in Portland, OR. This session provides early-career scholars and pioneers in engineering education an opportunity to interact face-to-face in a roundtable format. Inspiration for the session comes from the National Science Foundation-funded Engineering Education Pioneers Project, which documented the stories of more than 40 engineering education pioneers through online profiles,https://depts.washington.edu/celtweb/pioneers-wp/.

Interested individuals should contact Dr. Samantha Brunhaver, samantha.brunhaver@asu.edu, and Dr. Huihui Qi, huqi@eng.ucsd.edu.

 

 

Position Announcements

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: New Position: Instructional Consultant, University of Michigan (CRLT in Engineering)

 

The Center for Research on Learning and Teaching in Engineering (CRLT-Engin) at the University of Michigan seeks a colleague to join our vibrant, collaborative team as an instructional consultant with a technology focus.  Our Center is a key partner in the College’s efforts to support instructors with in-person, online, and hybrid learning, ensuring a pre-eminent engineering education that is innovative, equitable, and accessible regardless of modality.

Applicants with extensive experience will be considered for an assistant director title. Candidates from groups historically underrepresented in faculty development are strongly encouraged to apply.  Full position descriptions can be found on the University of Michigan (https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/243244/instructional-consultant-technology-informed-pedagogy): Instructional Consultant (See https://careers.umich.edu/,  keyword search: 243244)

 

For more information about the search process, working at U-M, and life in the Ann Arbor area, visit the CRLT-Engin Careers website.  Please contact Dr. Tershia PInder-Grover (tpinder@umich.edu) for questions.

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Lee College Full Time Engineering Posting

 

Lee College has recently posted an opening for a full time engineering faculty position (https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/lee/jobs/4268890/full-time-faculty-engineering?keywords=engineering%20&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs).

Given my own background in PER, I very much understand the value of having experience in EER. And so, I’d especially encourage those qualified candidates in EER to consider applying.

I am on the search committee, and so I’d be happy to answer any questions that interested candidates might have.

Evan Richards, Ph.D.
Physics Instructor
Lee College
erichards@lee.edu

Lee College Physics:
https://www.lee.edu/programs/physics/

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Teaching Professor-Syracuse University Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department

 

The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department (MAE) at Syracuse University is seeking applications for an assistant teaching professor position beginning Fall 2024.

The faculty member is expected to advance the department by providing excellent instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. A strong commitment to teaching excellence is essential, and preference will be given to candidates who can teach fundamental courses in the general areas of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, including but not limited to Statics, Dynamics, Manufacturing, Materials, Mechanics of Solids, Structures, Design, Thermal-Fluids Sciences, and Controls.

Qualifications:

A doctorate or its professional equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities:

Teach up to six undergraduate/graduate courses per academic year.

Participate in all aspects of the department’s mission, including teaching, supervision and advising of undergraduate and graduate students, serve as mentor for senior design projects, and other service responsibilities.

Application Instructions:

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter, statement of teaching, and three references.

Applicant Documents:

– Resume/CV

– Cover Letter

– Teaching Philosophy

– Reference List

More information can be found here: https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/102501

 

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Ouachita Baptist University Professor of Engineering Position

 

The Department of Physics and Engineering in the J. D. Patterson School of Natural Sciences at Ouachita Baptist University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Engineering to begin August 2024 (or January 2024 could be discussed). The successful candidate will display evidence of successful classroom teaching, scholarship and/or qualified professional experience; an authentic Christian faith lived out through personal discipleship and active involvement in a local church; support for the university’s vision, mission, and values; and a commitment to our Christian liberal arts tradition. Primary responsibilities will include teaching a wide range of general engineering, engineering mechanics, and mechanical engineering courses as part of a new engineering program seeking ABET accreditation. Additional opportunities exist for on and off campus engagements, such as research or professional development. Rank and salary are dependent on qualifications. All qualified candidates will be considered, but preference will be given to those who have a PhD in mechanical engineering or a Professional Engineering license and experience in the field.

To apply, complete the Faculty Application for Employment and electronically forward all documentation requested on the last page of the Opportunity Profile to Dr. Kevin Cornelius, Chair of Physics and Engineering at corneliusk@obu.edu. Priority review of completed applications will begin immediately until the position is filled.

Consistent with our mission as a Christ-centered learning community, Ouachita Baptist University seeks to develop a diverse faculty for the benefit of our students and stakeholders. Ouachita is a Christian liberal arts university founded in 1886. Of its approximately 1,700 students, more than 1,500 undergraduates attend the university’s highly residential campus; the university also offers graduate and fully online degrees to serve students with a variety of educational programs. Ouachita’s beautiful 200-acre campus is situated on the Ouachita River, is minutes from DeGray Lake Resort State Park, and is in the foothills of the Ouachita National Forest. To learn more about the university, visit obu.edu/jobs.

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Fellow in Engineering and Computing Education at the University of Cincinnati

 

The College of Engineering and Applied Science’s Department of Engineering and Computing Education is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to join Dr. David Reeping’s research group. The current research focus of the group cuts across several strands: curricular analytics, threshold concepts in cyber-physical systems, eye-tracking usability studies with web-based information for transfer students, and large language models (i.e., generative AI) in engineering classrooms. We seek a candidate who is eager to deepen their expertise in engineering education research by contributing to funded projects, developing new manuscripts and proposals centered on mutual research interests, and building mentoring skills by assisting with supervising graduate students.

This position requires excellent writing and verbal communication with demonstrated success in publishing peer-reviewed journal articles. The candidate must have a well-developed understanding of the literature in at least one of the following broad areas: engineering education, higher education, educational research methods. The position also requires a working knowledge of mixed methods research, with a particular emphasis on quantitative research skills. Aptitude with high-level programming languages is desirable (e.g., Python or R). The postdoctoral fellow will be working across a variety of projects, and their primary responsibilities project-wise will be matched to their expertise.

Position description here: https://jobs.uc.edu/job/Cincinnati-Post-Doc-Fellow%2C-Department-of-Engineering-and-Computing-Education-OH-45201/1105527000/

For questions about the position, please contact David Reeping (reepindp@ucmail.uc.edu)