ERM Announcements, January 16, 2024

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ERM Announcements for 01/16/2024

 

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

Position Announcements 

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Clinical Assistant Professor of Workforce Education (Engineering Teacher Education) at UGA
  2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Engineering Education Internship Position at NREL
  3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Associate in Engineering Education at University at Buffalo
  4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Founding Faculty and Program Director Positions at a New Work-Based Learning Software Engineering Program
  5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Multiple Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Integrated Engineering Practice-Based Learning Programs
  6. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenured Associate Dean Sustainability in the new Sustainable Systems Engineering Program, University of Calgary
  7. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Open Rank Faculty Position in Engineering Education at Georgia Tech
  8. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: NSF-Funded Graduate Research Assistantship (Master’s or PhD level) in engineering education
  9. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Graduate Student Research Assistantship in Graduate STEM Education at Utah State University
  10. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: New Position: Instructional Consultant, University of Michigan (CRLT in Engineering)
  11. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Lee College Full Time Engineering Posting
  12. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Teaching Professor-Syracuse University Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department
  13. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Ouachita Baptist University Professor of Engineering Position

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.

 

Position Announcements

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Clinical Assistant Professor of Workforce Education (Engineering Teacher Education) at UGA

 

The Department of Workforce Education and Instructional Technology at the University of Georgia invites applications for a position as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Workforce Education to begin August 2024. The position is a non-tenure-track, academic year appointment with the possibility of summer employment. This position is related to our new undergraduate teacher education degree in Workforce Education with a concentration in Engineering and Technology Education. As noted in the position summary, the new faculty will help to coordinate the new degree, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, and work with stakeholders in the state to market and recruit the program.

Applications received by March 4, 2024 are assured full consideration. Please direct inquiries to the search committee chair, Dr. In Heok Lee (inheok@uga.edu). See the application website for more information: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/355493

UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens. The Workforce Education (WE) Program is housed within the Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFECOE), which consists of nine departments and approximately 220 faculty members.

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Engineering Education Internship Position at NREL

 

We have a summer position for a graduate student intern in STEM at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, Colorado. The graduate student intern will work with our scientific staff on the project “Understanding and evaluating graduate student pathways into sustainability-focused computational science research”. The project focuses on understanding how internships in advanced computing at NREL contribute to students’ careers and to diversifying the computational science work force. The graduate student intern’s finding will be reported to NREL management. We also expect to submit our findings to the peer-reviewed engineering education literature.

The position posting is available at:

https://nrel.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NREL/job/Golden-CO/Graduate–Summer–Intern—Understanding-and-Evaluating-Graduate-Student-Pathways-into-Sustainability-Focused-Computational-Science-Research_R11976

This is a paid position. Interested candidates may email me in my role as project lead at michael.martin@nrel.gov, or Bre Bailey, our HR representative, at Bre.Bailey@nrel.gov.

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Associate in Engineering Education at University at Buffalo

 

The Department of Engineering Education (DEE), in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to join Dr. Courtney Faber’s research group: ENLITE – Exploring Knowledge, Learning, and Identity to Transform Engineering Education. The initial appointment is for one year with possibility for an additional year of renewal. The ENLITE research group is passionate about exploring how fundamental beliefs about knowledge and knowing create barriers to learning and collaborations. The ENLITE research group is currently conducting work in two areas: (1) Developing educational experiences that consider epistemic thinking and (2) Empowering engineering educations scholars to impact change in engineering.

This position will be mentored by Dr. Courtney Faber and supported by local engineering education communities in the Department of Engineering Education at University at Buffalo (UB). There will also be opportunities to participate in professional development held by SEAS and UB.

This Postdoctoral Associate position is a full-time appointment in which you will conduct research with Dr. Faber, participate in professional development activities, and have the opportunity to design your own study. Additional responsibilities include:

– Collaborate on the development of new research studies and participate in preliminary data collection and analysis

– Co-author journal publications and/or research proposals

– Assist in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in the research group

– Present research at national conferences

Review of applications will begin after Monday, March 4, 2024.

Position description, application material requirements, and a link to apply are here: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/47353

For questions about the position, please contact Courtney Faber (cfaber@buffalo.edu)

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Founding Faculty and Program Director Positions at a New Work-Based Learning Software Engineering Program

 

These tenure-track positions are for two founding faculty members, including one program director, to launch and support our department’s new undergraduate work-based software engineering (SE) program, in the College of Science, Engineering, & Technology at Minnesota State University, Mankato (MSU), located in the. The upper division SE program includes a one-semester residential “Academy” that takes place in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area. Students then move on to four semesters of working at paid co-op position in industry combined with virtual/distance study with our faculty.

Candidates with at least five years’ professional experience working as a software engineer, or in a closely related job position are encouraged to apply. This minimum of demonstrated applied experience is required. Note that applications will still be accepted, despite the originally listed priority date on the website.

For more information see the following job postings:

https://minnesotastate.peopleadmin.com/postings/2574

https://minnesotastate.peopleadmin.com/postings/2578

Contact: Lin Chase, lin.chase@mnsu.edu

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Multiple Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Integrated Engineering Practice-Based Learning Programs

 

Iron Range Engineering (IRE) at Minnesota State University, Mankato (MSU) in the Department of Integrated Engineering is hiring up to three tenure-track faculty (Assistant /Associate Professor or Professor). IRE is a practice-based upper division engineering program located in Virginia, MN. At IRE, students who have typically finished their lower division coursework at a community college earn their degrees by completing one intensive project semester followed by two years of co-op and learning experiences. Interested candidates with a doctorate or terminal degree in Engineering, Engineering Education, or closely related field are encouraged to apply. (If ABD, degree must be conferred on an official transcript and received in Human Resources on or before December 13, 2024.)

For more information:

 Job posting: https://minnesotastate.peopleadmin.com/postings/2584

 Contact: Catherine Spence, catherine.spence@mnsu.edu

Watch also for an open position in the Minneapolis area with our partner program at MSU, Twin Cities Engineering (TCE). TCE is a project-based upper division engineering program. At TCE, students typically have finished their lower division coursework at a community college, earn their degrees with two years of design and learning experiences on industry projects.

For more information, watch for a job posting coming soon on the MSU website or reach out to: Yuezhou Wang, yuezhou.wang@mnsu.edu

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenured Associate Dean Sustainability in the new Sustainable Systems Engineering Program, University of Calgary

 

The Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary invites applications for the position of Associate Dean, Sustainability Engineering. This is a key leadership position within the Schulich School of Engineering (SSE). The Associate Dean appointment is a five-year term, renewable subject to review. The successful candidate will be offered a tenured academic appointment at the Professor level.

This position is a unique role, because our SUSE (sustainably systems engineering) program is a brand new program with the first students having started in September 2023. The successful candidate will really get to set the direction of the first set of curriculum updates, research program, and culture of the student and faculty group.

For more details please see here, or please reach out to Dr. Anders Nygren (nygren@ucalgary.ca) with any questions.

DEADLINE: February 2, 2024.

https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/13581783-associate-dean-sustainability-engineering-schulich-school-of-engineering

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Open Rank Faculty Position in Engineering Education at Georgia Tech

 

Job Summary:

The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering (http://bme.gatech.edu), a joint department between Georgia Tech’s College of Engineering and Emory University’s School of Medicine (Atlanta, GA), invites applicants for a tenured/tenure-track faculty position.  Applicants will be considered at all ranks. This search is open to faculty candidates with a research emphasis in engineering education with potential interest biomedical engineering discipline specific research. We are particularly interested in candidates with a range of educational research interests and specializations that either contribute to our existing specializations in engineering education, equity and inclusion, engineering design and design pedagogy, computing education, and student-centered pedagogical innovation or that extend our departmental areas to include additional areas such as assessment, first year engineering, motivation, team science, global engineering, or learning in digital spaces.

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

Job Responsibilities:

Successful candidates will be expected to develop a vibrant externally-funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate level courses, and should have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, research, collaboration, and mentorship.

Applications received by January 15, 2024 will be given full consideration, however, the search will continue until the position is filled.

Minimum Qualifications:

A PhD in engineering or related field is required by the start of the appointment.

The ability to teach and mentor a diverse student body

Preferred Qualifications:

Has expertise in teaching, scholarship, and/or service that contributes to access, diversity, and equal opportunity in higher education

Application Requirements and Other Information:

Candidate should apply for this opportunity via Georgia Tech’s job site, “Careers”:

Careers | Human Resources – Georgia Tech; Job ID: 259763

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: NSF-Funded Graduate Research Assistantship (Master’s or PhD level) in engineering education

 

We are seeking one graduate student (Master’s or PhD level) for a graduate research assistantship in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University! The assistantship is provided through the NSF-sponsored Engineering Research Center Advancing Sustainability through Powered Infrastructure for Roadway Electrification (ASPIRE) (aspire.usu.edu)

Research Topic: Engineering Workforce Development in Electrified Transportation-related Occupations

Starting dates: Summer or Fall 2024

USU Engineering Education Program: https://engineering.usu.edu/eed

USU Engineering Education Graduate Programs Requirements

– Students desiring to enter the Master’s in engineering education program must have earned a BS degree in an engineering discipline prior to the selected starting date

– Students desiring to enter the PhD in engineering education program must have earned a BS degree in an engineering discipline AND an MS degree in any discipline prior to the selected starting date
– All students must have earned a GPA (or equivalent) of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or higher on the last 60 semester or 90 quarter credits.
– Please note that GRE scores are NOT a required part of the application package.
– Prior teaching experience, research experience, and publications are preferred, but not required.

How to Apply

If you have interest in or questions about this opportunity, please contact the project PI: Dr. Angela Minichiello angie.minichiello@usu.edu

For the detailed application procedures and deadlines, please use following links:

https://engineering.usu.edu/eed/students/graduate/enrolling

http://rgs.usu.edu/graduateschool/admissions/

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Graduate Student Research Assistantship in Graduate STEM Education at Utah State University

 

We are seeking a doctoral student for a graduate research assistantship in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University. The assistantship is sponsored by a collaborative research grant through the NSF Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Division to a team of researchers at Utah State and Boise State Universities. The research will be conducted in collaboration with The Story Collider, a non-profit organization that develops and shares “true, personal stories about science” (storycollider.org).

Research Topic: Improving STEM Graduate Student Belonging and Inclusion through a Storytelling Intervention 

Starting dates: Spring or Fall 2024

USU Engineering Education Program: https://engineering.usu.edu/eed

USU PhD in Engineering Education Program Requirements

– Earned a BS degree in an engineering discipline AND an MS degree in any discipline prior to the selected starting date
– Earned a GPA (or equivalent) of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or higher on the last 60 semester or 90 quarter credits.
– Please note that GRE scores are NOT a required part of the application package.
– Prior teaching experience, research experience, and publications are preferred, but not required.

How to Apply

If you have interest in or questions about this opportunity, please contact the project PIs: Dr. Angela Minichiello angie.minichiello@usu.edu or Dr. Krishna Pakala krishnapakala@boisestate.edu

For the detailed application procedures and deadlines, please use following links:

https://engineering.usu.edu/eed/students/graduate/enrolling

http://rgs.usu.edu/graduateschool/admissions/

  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.