ERM Announcements, March 4, 2024

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Hello, ERM Folks – 

Please check out the announcements below, which include the call for abstracts for the Frontiers in Education Conference. You may note the abstract submission deadline is March 11, one week from today. Additionally, there are excellent opportunities to get involved in ERM by helping serve on the multiple committees mentioned. Finally, there are numerous job postings.

Best regards,

James

 

ERM Announcements for 03/04/2024

 

General Announcements 

 

  1. CALL FORS SUBMISSIONS: FIE 2024 – Call for Abstracts for Papers/Special Session/Workshops/Panels
  2. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Review Apprentice Faculty Grant Applications
  3. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS:FIE 2024 – Reviewers
  4. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS:Join the ERM Best Diversity Paper Committee
  5. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: NSF seeking reviewers for RITEL program
  6. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Studies in Engineering EducationLooking for a New Co-Editor
  7. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Fall ProQual Institute for Interpretive Research Methods
  8. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: ERM Best Paper Committee

Position Announcements 

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Open Rank Professor of Instruction – UTSA Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design
  2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Dean, Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design
  3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Multiple Positions, University of Oklahoma Polytechnic Institute
  4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Department Head in Engineering & Computing Education, College of Engineering & Applied Science at University of Cincinnati
  5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Five Assistant Professor positions in Sustainable Systems Engineering, University of Calgary
  6. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Three Postdoctoral Fellowships in STEM Education – Florida International University

 

General Announcements

  1. CALL FORS SUBMISSIONS: FIE 2024 – Call for Abstracts for Papers/Special Session/Workshops/Panels

 

The 2024 Frontiers in Education (FIE) Conference will be in Washington DC this year at the Washington Hilton from October 13 to 16, 2024. This prominent international event is dedicated to advancing educational innovations and research in engineering and computing education, leading the world to the development of new research insights and educational approaches. The theme for the conference is “Embracing the challenges and transforming engineering and computing education in a technology-enhanced world.” FIE 2024 continues its long tradition of disseminating groundbreaking results in engineering and computing education and offers an ideal forum to share ideas, stay informed about the latest developments, and interact with colleagues across various disciplines. We extend a warm invitation to all our colleagues to join us in Washington DC from October 13 to 16, 2024, showcasing their research and fostering meaningful connections.

This year’s co-hosts include: the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa Polytechnic Institute, the University of Cincinnati College of Engineering and Applied Science, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering.

We invite you to summit abstracts for papers, pre-conference workshops, panels/student panels, and special sessions of interest using the abstract submission link. Check the Conference webpage for the most current information on submission dates.

  1. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Review Apprentice Faculty Grant Applications

 

We are seeking volunteers to review applications for this year’s ERM Apprentice Faculty Grant (AFG) Program. The commitment requires reviewing 3 application packages, which will take approximately 30 minutes each. You will be provided specific review criteria and examples of what the AFG Program is looking for. Your responses will be collected online. Past award winners and senior engineering education researchers are particularly encouraged to help! With thanks from your ERM AFG committee co-chairs, Aaron Johnson (aaronwj@umich.edu) and Natascha Buswell (nbuswell@uci.edu).

To sign up to be a reviewer, please complete this form (https://umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Nmo0oB2SwmIS8e) by March 18.

  1. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS:FIE 2024 – Reviewers

The 2024 Frontiers in Education (FIE) Conference will be in Washington DC this year at the Washington Hilton from October 13 to 16, 2024. The Technical Program Chairs invite you to serve as a reviewer for the conference. Reviewers play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and integrity of our conference proceedings. Your expertise, time, and dedication are essential in maintaining the high standards of FIE and our academic community.

By volunteering to be an FIE Reviewer, you:

– Contribute to the advancement of scientific research;

– Have access to the latest scientific research in your area long before it is published;

– Improve your writing and that of others; and

– Become part of the community at one of the most prestigious international engineering and technology conferences

To recognize, as well as show our appreciation for the service our reviewers provide, each reviewer will receive a Review Certificate from the 2024 FIE Conference at the completion of the review process. The certificate can serve as a tangible token of recognition and be included in reviewers’ professional portfolios, resumes, and Web of Science Review Dashboard (click here for more information). Knowing your vital efforts help shape the success of our conference, we thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration to serve as an FIE reviewer.

Directions to become a FIE 2024 reviewer:

  1. To create an EDAS account OR login to an existing account and find your EDAS Identifier, click here.
  2. Once you have an EDAS Identifier, click hereto sign-up to be a reviewer.

After completing the form in 2), you will receive an email from fie2024-chairs@edas.info (i.e., the EDAS system) with a link and instructions to setup your reviewer profile. This process is not automatic, so there may be a delay of 24-48 hours after completing the form to get the invitation.

  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 late-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 VOLUNTEERS: NSF seeking reviewers for RITEL program

 

I’m seeking reviewers for the NSF Research on Innovative Technologies for Enhanced Learning (RITEL) program.  Projects are expected to advance knowledge in both learning and technology, so proposals can sometimes get very technical.  (The program used to be RETTL and before that Cyberlearning).  If you are not part of a submitted RIETL proposal and you are interested in potentially serving on a panel in late March or early April, please let me know by sending an email to: mverlege@nsf.gov

  1. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Studies in Engineering EducationLooking for a New Co-Editor

 

Studies in Engineering Education invites applications and nominations for a new Co-Editor. SEE is an international, open-access, peer reviewed journal that provides a venue for high-quality research conducted in all settings and contexts relevant to engineering education, with an emphasis on contextually rich reflective discussions of issues and approaches important to engineering education researchers and practitioners. More information about the journal can be found on the website: https://seejournal.org/.

The Co-Editor of SEE will work with a team consisting of Co-Editor Dr. Marie Paretti, Associate Editors, and an Editorial Assistant to establish and execute processes to maintain SEE’s status as an international research journal in engineering education focused on qualitative and interpretive research paradigms. Among these processes and activities are: establishing and maintaining the editorial standards for the journal, managing the review and publication of papers, facilitating editorial board meetings, engaging the SEE advisory board, and training new associate editors. Executing these responsibilities requires approximately a 4 hour time commitment per week. Applicants should be recognized scholars in the field of engineering education at the national or international level.

If you’re interested in serving as Co-Editor, please send an email containing (a) a cover letter including a summary of relevant experiences, (b) a vision statement for the future of SEE and a statement of your editorial philosophy, and (c) a full Curriculum Vitae, all to Shane Brown at shane.brown@oregonstate.edu. All materials should be sent as pdf attachments not later than Friday, March 15th, 2024 by midnight EDT. In addition, individuals may nominate outstanding candidates for consideration. Nominations should be sent to Shane Brown atshane.brown@oregonstate.edu no later than Friday, March 1st, 2024 by midnight EDT. The current Co-Editors will review application materials and the selected candidate will receive an offer on Monday, April 1st, 2024. The anticipated start date for the position is Monday, June 3rd, 2024. Questions regarding the position or the search process should be directed to Dr. Shane Brown (shane.brown@oregonstate.edu), Co-Editor or to Dr. Marie Paretti (mparetti@vt.edu), Co-Editor.

  1. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Fall ProQual Institute for Interpretive Research Methods

 

The ProQual Institute for Interpretive Research Methods is perfect for STEM faculty who are transitioning to educational research, STEM faculty who teach qualitative and/or mixed methods, and graduate students and postdocs who want a fresh, visual-based, and interactive perspective on designing educational studies.

This fall, we invite you to join our growing ProQual community. Over 9-weeks, we will step you through a comprehensive program to demystify qualitative and mixed methods and empower you to confidently design and initiate your own high quality and impactful educational study or research program.

Who: STEM educators, post-docs, and graduate students

What: 9-week online course facilitated by two leading researchers in STEM education (Drs. Joachim Walther and Nicola Sochacka); weekly materials shared via Microsoft teams; chat channels for just-in-time, community-sourced questions and answers; access to a growing network of ProQual alumni

When: September 9 – November 6, 2024; Monday/Wednesday 4-5.30pm EDT (Tuesday/Thursday 6-7.30am AEST), 1-week break in the week of September 30

Cost: USD $3,500 per person; partial scholarships available for participants from resource constrained institutional contexts; reduced cost for multiple participants from a single institution

How to apply: Fill in the online application here (https://forms.gle/raZa5JWPZ3yLvcoA7). Spaces are limited. Apply now to secure your spot.

Have more questions? Reach out to Nicki atnicolasochacka@proqualinstitute.com

  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).

Position Announcements

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Open Rank Professor of Instruction – UTSA Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) invites applications for an open rank professor of instruction in the Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design. The full job description, with salary, hours, required application materials, and essential functions, may be found here on the following link: Open Rank Professor of Instruction – UTSA Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design

The UTSA, a Hispanic Serving Institution situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to promoting access for all. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled.  Priority will be given to applications received 03/21/2024. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Dean, Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design

 

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) invites nominations, expressions of interest, and applications for the position of Dean, Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (KCEID). The new Dean will be charged with strengthening KCEID’s reputation in San Antonio and the region and continuing its mission centered in academic excellence, student success, and social mobility. For a full description of the position and profile of candidates please follow the link: https://www.spaexec.com/pd/UTSAKCEID.pdf

KCEID is San Antonio’s leader for engineering and designed environment research and instruction and is home to several research institutes and centers, a student success center, a large-scale testing laboratory, and a Makerspace, all supporting research and discovery as well as educational excellence. Collectively, these programs, departments and academic units support KCEID’s mission to identify and solve grand challenges where humanity intersects the physical world. For more information about KCEID, please visit https://klesse.utsa.edu/.

The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications in early February and continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. Applicants must submit a current curriculum vitae and a letter of interest describing relevant experience and interest in the position. Submission of materials via e-mail is strongly encouraged. Nomination letters should include contact information for the nominee. All nominations and applications will be handled in confidence.

Applications, inquiries, and letters of nomination should be submitted to:

Alberto Pimentel, Managing Partner

Emy Cruz, Partner

6512 Painter Avenue, Whittier, CA 90601

562-360-1353 (FAX)

Email: apsearch@spaexec.com

Refer to code “Dean UTSA KCEID” in subject line

 

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Multiple Positions, University of Oklahoma Polytechnic Institute

 

The University of Oklahoma (OU) is embarking on a transformational endeavor to grow the newly established OU Polytechnic Institute (OUPI). The Institute will be in Tulsa at the OU-Tulsa Schusterman Center campus. Enrollment for the inaugural class began this August and classes will start in August 2024.

OUPI invites applications for multiple faculty positions listed below. For each position, the full description and application process can be found on the associated URLs:

– Endowed Associate Director of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computing: https://apply.interfolio.com/131740

– Endowed Associate Director of Cybersecurity: https://apply.interfolio.com/131713

– Endowed Associate Director of Digital Manufacturing:  https://apply.interfolio.com/131753

– Endowed Associate Director of Software Development and Integration: https://apply.interfolio.com/131607

– Assistant Professor – Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computing: https://apply.interfolio.com/128477

Assistant/Associate Professor – Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computing: https://apply.interfolio.com/132886

– Assistant Professor – Cybersecurity: https://apply.interfolio.com/119022

– Assistant/Associate Professor – Cybersecurity: https://apply.interfolio.com/132884

– Associate/Full Professor – Cybersecurity: https://apply.interfolio.com/132860

– Assistant Professor – Software Development and Integration: https://apply.interfolio.com/128480r

For more information, please contact Dr. Teri Reed, founding director of the OUPI, at teri.reed@ou.edu.

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Department Head in Engineering & Computing Education, College of Engineering & Applied Science at University of Cincinnati

 

Job Overview

We are a Department of Engineering and Computing Education (DECE) with burgeoning M.S. and Ph.D. programs seeking a visionary leader to grow our national and international footprint in engineering education research. Additional information about the Department, College and University can be found at https://on.uc.edu/dece.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Prior to the effective date of appointment, must have a Ph.D. in engineering, engineering education or a closely related discipline, a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, and demonstrated intellectual leadership and administrative skills. The successful applicant will have a dedication to the instructional and research mission of the university including a strong commitment to advancing undergraduate engineering education through the development of innovative teaching pedagogies and curriculum development, and a strong history of funding and publications for engineering education related research projects. The successful candidate will also hold a tenure-track appointment in the department with rank and tenure are commensurate with experience.

For the full job description, applications requirements or to apply, please visithttps://jobs.uc.edu/job-invite/93427/

Nominations for other potential applicants may be sent confidentially to Dr. Eric Nauman atnaumanea@ucmail.uc.edu.

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Five Assistant Professor positions in Sustainable Systems Engineering, University of Calgary

 

The University of Calgary (Canada) is hiring FIVE tenure-track Assistant Professors in Sustainable Systems Engineering.

Sustainable Systems Engineering is a technical, life-centered, transdisciplinary field focusing on how to design, integrate, and manage complex systems over their life cycles with the goal of environmental, economic, and social sustainability.

We are really excited about our new SUSE program. As a developing program, you would be able to help set the direction of sustainable systems research in Alberta, Canada, a geographical and economical location where these conversations and strong systems-thinking researchers are particularly critical. Due March 1.

Note: The first one on Circularity is the one that we most be looking for an EER scholar to fill the role.

– Assistant Professor in Circularity and Sustainable Design Methodologies

– Assistant Professor in Engineering for Sustainable Development

– Assistant Professor in Industrial Systems Transitions

– Assistant Professor in Urban Sustainability

– Assistant Professor in Industrial Ecology for Energy and Resources

This link should lead to all the postings:
https://careers.ucalgary.ca/search/jobs?q=sustainable+systems&ns_job_type_page=&ns_faculty_unit_page=

Feel free to reach out with any questions!

robyn.paul@ucalgary.ca

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Three Postdoctoral Fellowships in STEM Education – Florida International University

Florida International University (FIU) is recruiting a cohort of three postdoctoral fellows to conduct research alongside experts at the STEM Transformation Institute in Miami, Florida. The successful candidates will form a cohort of three postdoctoral fellows who will engage in innovative research in STEM education, emphasizing collaboration and interdisciplinarity. Fellows will receive holistic support to conduct research and develop professionally towards their individual career goals. Fellows will participate in cohort activities including 1) building their research portfolio by conducting independent original research and collaborating with existing nationally prominent projects, 2) engaging in a collaborative inquiry project to understand postdoctoral support systems across disciplines, 3) participating in individualized professional development support, and 4)receiving multidisciplinary mentoring from an intentionally chosen constellation of mentors. STEM Education research experience is not a requirement for application and the project is particularly interested in applicants who intend to work at an MSI in the future.

Postdoctoral research associates will receive a salary of $70,000 each year in addition to a competitive benefits package. This is a 12-month full-time, in-person position lasting two years. Additional benefits include up to $6,000 in support for travel to conferences, access to hiring undergraduate research assistants, and funds for publication costs. The target start date is August 1, 2024 but there is some flexibility. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent residents (DACA recipients do not qualify), have earned a STEM or related degree no more than 24 months before the start of the appointment, and must not hold a tenure-track position.

To find more information, please visit the links below:

– Join our email list: We will be holding a webinar the week of February 19-23. To receive the webinar invite and materials, please complete this quick survey: https://go.fiu.edu/STEMTI-Postdoc-Survey

– Postdoctoral Fellowship Application Information https://go.fiu.edu/STEMTI-Postdoc-Fellow

– List of potential mentors and associated projects: https://go.fiu.edu/STEMTI-Postdoc-Projects

About the STEM Transformation Institute at FIU: FIU’s STEM Transformation Institute is dedicated to advancing research and educational change on evidence-based instructional practices in a Latin-majority, four-year, R1 institutional context. The Institute currently hosts numerous STEM education research faculty, staff, researchers, students, postdocs, and partners that carry out multidisciplinary collaborative work across the College of Arts, Sciences & Education and College of Engineering & Computing. For more information on programs and research at the STEM Transformation Institute visit:stem.fiu.edu. For any questions – please reach out to us at STEMTI-Postdocs@fiu.edu.

Best regards,

Working Across Boundaries Postdoctoral Fellowship Team

Geoff Potvin, Rocio Benabentos, Monica Cardella, Alexandra Coso Strong,  & Bryan Dewsbury