ASEE Abstract and Special Session Reminder

Hi all,
As the abstract deadline nears, we want to share the following reminders and requests regarding abstracts, reviews, and special session / panel / workshop proposals.
  1. Abstracts are due tomorrow 10/8 by 11:59pm Eastern. Please review the requirements in the ERM Call for Papers and ASEE Authors Kit. Specifically, please make sure your first sentence indicates the paper category (i.e., Empirical Research, Methods/Theory, or Evidence-Based Practice) and the length of the paper (i.e., Full Paper, Research Brief, or WIP).
  2. We are assigning reviews as papers come in. Please complete your reviews by October 25 to give Cass and I enough time to make decisions by November 1.
  3. Special session, panel, and workshop proposals are due by October 15. We would love to see more submissions! Please review the proposal requirements in the Call for Papers and use this form to submit your proposals.
We are looking forward to a great conference!
Best,
Jessica Deters
ERM Co-Vice Chair for Programs

ERM Announcements, October 1, 2024

Hi, ERMers –

This one is a massive newsletter, reflecting many opportunities for all in the community. Please check out each of the announcements below!

Additionally, we look forward to receiving your abstract for the ASEE program. As stated in the earlier email from Dr. Cass McCall, please submit these abstracts at your earliest convenience while also noting the extended deadline of October 8.

James Huff, Ph.D.
Engineering Education Transformations Institute
School of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Associate Professor

ERM Announcements for 10/1/2024

 

General Announcements 

 

  1. NSF UPDATES: Updates from the NSF EEC Engineering Education Program Cluster
  2. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Engineering Education Systems & Design Virtual Open House at Arizona State University
  3. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: University of Nebraska – Lincoln Virtual Open House
  4. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Engineering Education Ph.D. Virtual Open House – University of Georgia
  5. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Interest Form for Critical Scholar Summer School
  6. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Critical Consciousness Development Program
  7. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: FIE Sunday Workshop: Design Signatures in the Wild
  8. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Purdue Engineering Education PhD Program Recruiting Opportunities
  9. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Clive L. Dym Mudd Design Workshop XIV: Engineering Design Education and Artificial Intelligence: Bridging Creativity and Technology for Future Innovators

 

Position Announcements 

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor of Engineering Education, University of Georgia
  2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure Track Faculty in Mechanical Engineering at Ohio Northern University
  3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor – Robotics, Tufts University Mechanical Engineering
  4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Scholar in the Leonhard Center at Penn State
  5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Lecturer Positions (and More!) in the Center for Computing Education
  6. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Department Head and Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech

 

General Announcements

  1. NSF UPDATES: Updates from the NSF EEC Engineering Education Program Cluster

In its effort to serve the engineering education research community, the EEC (Engineering Education and Centers) division of the National Science Foundation, through its engineering education research cluster (RFE, RIEF, RED, and CAREER programs) offers a number of opportunities to learn about proposal submission, current funding opportunities, post-award management, and other matters of concern to the research community.  This message summarizes some of these opportunities:

Regular “office hours”: starting October 15, 2024, program officer Alice Pawley will host virtual office hours most Tuesdays from 3-4 pm ET.  Current and prospective PIs are welcome to join in to ask questions about upcoming solicitations, their funding ideas, award management, or other matters of concern.  Registration is required here. The registration link will be also available from the EEC website soon.

Funding opportunity webinars: We will offer webinars about upcoming funding opportunities in EEC this fall and spring.  We have scheduled the following webinars, most which require registration:

– Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (RIEF; NSF 20-558): Oct 17, 2024 3-4 pm ET. Register at
https://nsf.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItf-ivqDIpGBFn-t8y4KJguXcHJ5XP6og

– Research in the Formation of Engineers (RFE; NSF 24-1340):

— Oct 22, 2024, 3-4 pm ET Register at
https://nsf.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdeGgrD0qHXeBzOFUjnENWRj06nGcksY

— Feb 25 2025, 3-4 pm ET. Register at
https://nsf.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItfuGspzMqGuogG7TjOgrHF3pXr6CiEI4

– Revolutionizing Engineering Departments – Phase 1 (RED; NSF 24-564): Feb 4 2025 3-4 pm ET. Register at
https://nsf.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdO2uqzMrE74qK3TL0RgWWyueiNIVxrU

– Ethical and Responsible Research (ER2) – new solicitation released, and due Jan 23, 2025.  Twice-monthly office hours are listed on the solicitation website.

Dear Colleague Letters (DCLs): The National Science Foundation has a number of Dear Colleague Letters of interest to this community.  DLCs are not new funding opportunities, usually, but instead indicate a particular interest in proposals to be submitted through existing funding opportunities.  You indicate your proposal’s relationship to a DCL in the title, as described in each letter. DCLs are considered current until they are taken away.  In particular, please note:

– NSF 24-101: “Strengthening the evidence base related to broadening the participation of LGBTQI+ Individuals in STEM”

– NSF 24-028: “NSF-Lemelson Initiative on Environmental and Social Sustainability in Engineering Education” soliciting proposals focusing on environmental and social sustainability to the RFE funding opportunity.

– NSF 24-039: “Funding opportunities for Engineering Research in Artificial Intelligence” which can also be applied to EEC-engineering education-related funding opportunities (RFE, RIEF).

Proposal reviews: To volunteer to review on a panel, please be sure to register yourself at research.gov, and email us a copy of your most recent CV.

Talk with a program officer: Please reach out to us if you have questions, or book a time to discuss your 1-pager idea here.

Alice Pawley, apawley@nsf.gov, EEC Engineering Education lead program director

Matthew Verleger, mverlege@nsf.gov, EEC Engineering Education and Workforce Development program director

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Engineering Education Systems & Design Virtual Open House at Arizona State University

The Engineering Education Systems and Design (EESD) PhD program at Arizona State University is excited to invite you to our Virtual Open House for prospective PhD students.

Date: October 21, 2024

Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM MST

Where: Online via Zoom

Join us for an exciting opportunity to:

Discover the structure and unique opportunities of the EESD PhD program. | Learn about available funding options that can support your academic journey. | Connect with current students and hear firsthand about their experiences. | Explore diverse and cutting-edge research projects led by EESD faculty shaping the future of engineering education.

A schedule of the virtual open house activities can be found in the registration form. Prospective  students who register for the event will be given a Zoom link to the event days in advance.

Registration Link 

https://asuengineering.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0oYDmjTr42hPcTI 

Learn more about the Engineering Education Systems and Design (EESD) PhD program https://poly.engineering.asu.edu/engineering/phd/ 

 

Here’s a glimpse of research interest among EESD Faculty:

– Culturally relevant engineering education practices

– Diversifying engineering education through identity development

– Empirical research on how engineering students learn

– Engineering career pathways and workforce development

– Engineering education at Hispanic-Serving Institutions

– Enhancing curriculum and pedagogy for future engineers

– Experiences and motivations of engineering doctoral students

– Faculty and student mentorship in engineering

– Power, privilege, and systemic change in engineering education

– Pre-college engineering education, including rural settings

– Virtual reality as a tool for cultivating inclusive environments

– Qualitative and quantitative methods in engineering education research

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: University of Nebraska – Lincoln Virtual Open House

The Engineering Education Research (EER) Ph.D. program at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL) is hosting a Virtual Open House on Monday October 7 at 4pm Central / 5pm Eastern for prospective applicants to learn more about our program. UNL uses a discipline-based education research model where faculty are embedded within engineering disciplines. EER at UNL offers a strong existing community of Ph.D. students and undergraduate student researchers, and offers opportunities to mentor undergraduate student researchers and TA for traditional engineering courses. Graduates will earn a Ph.D. in engineering education research and will have opportunities to remain connected to their discipline.

RSVP here: tiny.cc/EEROpenHouse2024
Learn more about our program here: https://engineering.unl.edu/DBER/

Zoom link: https://unl.zoom.us/j/91841065114

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Engineering Education Ph.D. Virtual Open House – University of Georgia

The Engineering Education Transformations Institute (EETI) at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites all prospective applicants to attend our virtual open house at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET (UTC-4:00) on Tuesday, October 22. The University of Georgia’s engineering education Ph.D. program offers a robust interdisciplinary and collaborative environment to support transformative, innovative research in engineering education. EETI, which houses the Ph.D. program, comprises a broad network of educators across the entire College of Engineering at UGA who are committed to educational transformation in engineering. We offer full funding to all accepted applicants, a flexible Ph.D. program, and structured support for awards and external fellowships. At the virtual open house, attendees will learn more about our program and visit directly with faculty who are hiring Ph.D. student in Fall 2025 and beyond . Click here to register for the virtual open house.

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Interest Form for Critical Scholar Summer School

Are you an early career researcher in engineering education or a similar field? Are you hoping to pursue a dissertation or research project that draws on critical theoretical perspectives and/or has a justice-oriented impact on the world? Are you looking for guidance or support in the important steps and skills for this?

Connected to his NSF CAREER funded grant project, Stephen Secules is hoping to organize a virtual or hybrid training for early career researchers, supporting action-oriented and/or critical research projects. If you are potentially interested in participating, please fill out thisform (https://forms.gle/bPDKav8w35BGqXen9) to express interest. We will try to build the training around the interests and preferences of those who respond. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Stephen directly at ssecules@fiu.edu

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Critical Consciousness Development Program

 

We are seeking interested participants who would like to further develop their critical consciousness in a paid development program that is funded by a NSF Racial Equity project. The program will be held virtually from Jan-Aug 2025, with monthly Zoom meetings. Graduate students, staff, and faculty of any rank are eligible to participate. To learn more, please review the attached flyer (also linked here) and share your interest at the following form: https://forms.gle/TYdBiuy177WUFvJn6 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jamaal Downey (robertdowney@sandiego.edu)

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: FIE Sunday Workshop: Design Signatures in the Wild

Design Signatures in the Wild: Making the Invisible Visible (The Directors Cut) workshop

at the Frontiers in Education conference

Sunday, October 13, 9:00am-12 noon

Are you ready to help your students navigate the design process with greater clarity? Design Signatures in the Wild: Making the Invisible Visible (The Director’s Cut) is THE opportunity to equip them with the tools to reflect more intentionally on their work. You’ll discover how to guide your students in tracking, analyzing, and refining their design process with a unique tool called Design Signatures. This hands-on workshop will show you how to help students make sense of their design journey—no more guesswork, just meaningful reflection.

During this interactive session, you’ll dive into real-world examples and practical exercises that teach you how to incorporate Design Signatures into your teaching. By visualizing their progress, students can become more self-aware and better understand where they are in the process, what steps they’ve missed, and when to revisit important phases. As you create and analyze your own Design Signature, you’ll gain insights that you can bring directly to your classroom.

Join us and learn how to make the design process more visible, intentional, and impactful for your students.  We’ll also have OREO cookies!

Cynthia Atman, University of Washington

Reid Bailey, University of Virginia

Daria Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado Boulder

Micah Lande, South Dakota Mines

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Purdue Engineering Education PhD program recruiting opportunities

The Purdue School of Engineering Education has organized several opportunities for prospective applicants to learn more about the program. Our school provides

– diverse research opportunities with field-leading faculty

– a strong and diverse student community

– a large network of research collaborators and PhD alums in diverse career pathways

– structured support for fellowships such as NSF GRFP

– varied funding opportunities from research and teaching assistantships

September 27, 2024, from 9:00 –10:30 am (EST): School of Engineering Education Graduate Program Online Panel

Event Type: Purdue School of Engineering Education specific

Advantages in Attending the Event: Opportunity for prospective students who are unable to travel to our campus for our Open House. People attending the open house can join too.

September 27, 2024, from 2:30 – 4:30 pm (EST): North American Multi-Institutional Graduate Engineering Education Program Showcase

Event Type: Multi-institutional Engineering Education Graduate Research Program showcase (U.S. and Canada). Not Purdue Engineering Education specific

Advantages of Attending the Event: You will get (1) an overview of Engineering Education Research as a field, (2) a panel on what makes a good graduate application, (3) a panel on identifying advisors, and (4) breakout rooms for Q&As.

September 29-30, 2024: Purdue College of Engineering Virtual Graduate Showcase

Event Type: Specific to Graduate Programs in Purdue College of Engineering

Advantages of Attending the Event: Application fee waiver for graduate school application for attendees.

October 3-4, 2024: Engineering Education Fall Open House (in-person on Purdue campus)

Event Type: Purdue Engineering Education (ENE) specific. In-person opportunity to get know about Purdue’s ENE PhD program, meet faculty and students, and learn about the exciting work being done at ENE

 

Advantages of Attending the Event: We are planning our two-day ENE Fall Open House in West Lafayette, Indiana. The Open House brings together our faculty and graduate students as we host prospective students. It is a very informative and fun event.  To register, please visit  https://engineering.purdue.edu/ENE/Academics/Graduate/openhouse (Note:  Travel funds available. Attendance does not qualify for a Purdue Graduate School Application fee waiver).

 

November 20, 2024: Purdue Graduate School Information Sessions and Fee Waivers

Event Type: Purdue University Office of Graduate Admissions

 

Advantages of Attending the Event: This information session covers topics like funding and application processes. Those who attend the ENTIRE session qualify for an application fee waiver. Ensure your Program of Interest is Engineering Education.

December 1, 2024: Application deadline for Fall 2025 admission.

 

  1. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS:

The Clive L. Dym Mudd Design Workshop XIV will be held at Harvey Mudd College May 29-31, 2025. The workshop theme is Engineering Design Education and Artificial Intelligence: Bridging Creativity and Technology for Future Innovators.

The full call for papers is available here:

https://bit.ly/CFPmdwXIV or

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EUF362pzfucNoht1m3N10NAtZdkUTYnm/

Submit a two page abstract by December 1, 2024 to this link: https://www.conftool.com/mudddesignworkshop2025 (which requires the creation of a free account by new users).

Our vision is to convene a diverse assembly of fifty to seventy-five engineers, designers, and educators with a shared goal of exploring and advancing the integration of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in engineering design education.

Our mission is to delineate and disseminate the best practices, opportunities, and challenges associated with the integration of AI in cooperative partnerships and the expansion of design perspectives within engineering design education. We will explore and articulate how educators, students, courses, and curricula can be strategically developed and positioned to harness AI technologies in service of fostering robust partnerships and enhancing the design education landscape. Our discussions and explorations will encompass a wide array of AI-related topics.

Sessions will feature short panel statements followed by open discussions. Participants are encouraged to refine their ideas for publication in the International Journal of Engineering Education.

Key Dates:

Abstract submission: December 1, 2024

Acceptance notification: January 15, 2025

Registration deadline: February 15, 2025

Final paper: March 15, 2025

First review: May 1, 2025

Workshop to be held: My 29-31, 2025

Revised Manuscript: June 30, 2025

Second manuscript review: August 1, 2025

Position Announcements

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor of Engineering Education, University of Georgia

The Engineering Education Transformations Institute (EETI) at UGA is hiring a tenure-track assistant professor of engineering education. EETI is a cross-cutting research institute that supports research and development in engineering education and builds capacity among faculty to develop, use, and examine effective and innovative pedagogical techniques. EETI is uniquely positioned within the College of Engineering and thus offers exceptional opportunities for innovative, empirically grounded educational research that is rooted in educational practice and has a direct impact on students, faculty, and curricula. EETI is committed to the integration of engineering education research and practice by coupling its growing engineering education Ph.D. program with comprehensive faculty and graduate student development programs that foster engineering education excellence and educational research across the college. EETI’s model and efforts build on transforming engineering education through building communities and shared capacity around the scholarship of teaching and learning in engineering. Thus, the strength of EETI’s efforts, and of the EETI community, is grounded in a shared commitment to the mission and values of the University, embracing collaboration as our mode of operating, and valuing individual strengths and interests. EETI plays a vital role in the enhancement of our educational programs, professional development of our students, staff, and faculty, and achievement of our goals to create more collaborative programs across our college.

The full job posting may be accessed here: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/400716

Applications received by November 1 will receive full consideration. For more information, please contact search chair James Huff atjames.huff@uga.edu.

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure Track Faculty in Mechanical Engineering at Ohio Northern University

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 at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 19, 2025.

Review of applications will begin Oct 30 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 position will support our broad undergraduate mechanical engineering program, which, in addition to a general Mechanical Engineering track, includes concentration options in Aerospace, Biomedical, Manufacturing, and Robotics. Candidates from any specialty area within or adjacent to mechanical engineering or our concentration fields will be considered.

The full job posting  can be accessed directly at: https://jobs.onu.edu/postings/12753/

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor – Robotics, Tufts University Mechanical Engineering

Tufts University Department of Mechanical Engineering is searching for a faculty member at the Assistant Professor level in robotics. Research thrusts may span the broad field of robotics, but preferably with an emphasis on the interface between artificial intelligence and mechanical systems, for applications including human-robot interaction, vehicle automation, mechanism design, biomimetics, soft robotics, or micro-robotics. The candidate should be capable of teaching undergraduate and graduate courses related to current curricula and new research directions.

The successful candidate will join an active department that offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs. Teaching responsibilities will include graduate and undergraduate courses. Experience in robotics and a doctorate in engineering or a related field are required.

Applicants may find out more and apply directly here (https://apply.interfolio.com/149624). Questions about the position should be addressed to Professor Jason Rife, search committee chair, at jason.rife@tufts.edu. Review of applications will begin on Nov. 1, 2024.

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Scholar in the Leonhard Center at Penn State

The Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education within the College of Engineering, is excited to announce our search for a postdoctoral scholar. The Leonhard Center is an endowed Center that forms partnerships with engineering faculty and programs in designing, implementing, and evaluating research-based innovations in undergraduate and graduate engineering education. In addition, the Leonhard Center initiates and evaluates College-wide projects in support of the College’s strategic goals. The Leonhard Center also provides workshops and summer academies for faculty on a wide range of topics from creativity and innovation to engineering communication. The Leonhard Center prides itself on its creative and positive workplace culture and welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds.

The Leonhard Center is seeking a Post-doctoral Scholar to take a leadership role for several Center projects related to educational innovation, collaborating with faculty to design and evaluate projects in engineering education, evaluating College-level educational initiatives, and supporting faculty development efforts by offering college-wide workshops on evidence-based instructional practices and educational research or coordinating/leading Faculty Learning Communities (FLCs). The position requires the ability to design and conduct research using qualitative and quantitative methods. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in communication and collaboration. The ability to publish and present the results of the studies at national or international conferences is also important for the position. Review of applications will begin October 2, 2024 and continue until filled.

For more information or to apply, please see https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Postdoctoral-Scholar—Leonhard-Center_REQ_0000059969-1 or e-mail Stephanie Cutler (slc582@psu.edu) or Sarah Zappe (ser163@psu.edu).

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Lecturer Positions (and more!) in the Center for Computing Education

The Ohio State University College of Engineering has established the new Center for Computing Education (CCE) in collaboration with the Department of Engineering Education and Computer Science and Engineering Department. We are looking to hire two lecturers (see links below).

Consider joining me and the CCE team. We are looking to hire educators that value evidence-based teaching practices, inclusive pedagogical approaches, center students, and want to truly make computing accessible to all students.

– Internal (OSU employee, non-student): https://www.myworkday.com/osu/d/inst/15$392530/9925$258333.htmld

– Internal (OSU employee enrolled in classes at OSU): https://www.myworkday.com/osu/d/inst/15$392530/9925$258335.htmld

– External (Non OSU employee): https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Lecturer–Center-for-Computing-Education_R114002-1

[Note: We are also looking to hire two teaching postdoctoral scholars and one professional practice faculty – links coming soon…].

Please share broadly and liberally.

– Dr. Monique Ross (ross.1982@osu.edu)

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Department Head and Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech

Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Head of the Department of Engineering Education (EngE) at Virginia Tech. EngE (www.enge.vt.edu) is home to an outstanding first-year engineering program, a growing suite of interdisciplinary and experiential learning offerings, and a premier PhD program in engineering education. The department has a total of 16 tenured or tenure-track faculty, 13 instructional faculty, 10 academic advisors, 5 research faculty and postdocs, and 7 business and operations administrative/professional faculty and staff members. It serves approximately 3000 first-year and continuing students in its General Engineering program, a growing number of students engaged in interdisciplinary experiences and undergraduate research, and 50 graduate students in its doctoral program. EngE faculty collaborate nationally and internationally on large-scale, interdisciplinary extramurally funded research spanning areas such as teaching & learning, organizations & systems, ethics & social responsibility, and equity & culture (https://enge.vt.edu/researchfacilties.html).

Candidates for the position should be prepared to lead the department’s efforts in research, education, mentoring, service, and outreach, and contribute to further advancing the collaborative culture of the department. The Department Head will serve as an integral member of the College of Engineering leadership team, serving as the department’s advocate to college and university administration and external stakeholders, and representative for the department at venues such as national and international meetings and conferences. This position has significant supervisory and management responsibilities, including substantive oversight over the department budget, an expectation to grow internal and external partnerships, including philanthropic opportunities, and positioning the department to align with college and university strategic plans. Candidates should have professional achievements commensurate with appointment at the rank of Full Professor with Tenure in Engineering Education. Although predominantly an administrative and leadership position, the EngE Department Head is expected to engage with the engineering education discipline by supporting the department’s activities in teaching, research, and/or professional service.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must hold a doctorate in engineering, engineering education, or a related field and must qualify at the time of appointment for tenure at the rank of full professor in engineering education. In addition, candidates should have: demonstrated intellectual leadership and administrative skills in an academic/university environment or equivalent; a clear vision for the future of the department and field of engineering education; ability to communicate effectively to a range of stakeholders; dedication to the instructional mission of the university; interest in the development and expansion of sponsored research programs; an established record of professional activities and leadership in professional organizations; and experience in enhancing the representation and success of underrepresented populations.

About Virginia Tech

 

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to prepare students and scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually. The Department of Engineering Education is located on Virginia Tech’s main campus in Blacksburg, VA, which is consistently ranked among the country’s best places to live.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

Application Process

 

Applications must be submitted online to http://jobs.vt.edu/ for posting number 530876 (https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/530876/department-head-and-professor-of-engineering-education). Applicant screening will begin November 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Applications should include: (i) a curriculum vitae, (ii) a cover letter (maximum three pages) describing the applicant’s leadership experience, vision for the Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education, and vision for the field of engineering education, and (iii) names and contact information for four references. References will only be contacted for those candidates who are being considered for on-campus interviews.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire and accommodation, please contact David Knight, Chair, EngE Department Head Search Committee, dbknight@vt.edu

Please direct inquiries and nominations to:

David Knight, Chair, EngE Department Head Search Committee, dbknight@vt.edu

Hi, ERMers –

This one is a massive newsletter, reflecting many opportunities for all in the community. Please check out each of the announcements below!

Additionally, we look forward to receiving your abstract for the ASEE program. As stated in the earlier email from Dr. Cass McCall, please submit these abstracts at your earliest convenience while also noting the extended deadline of October 8.

James Huff, Ph.D.
Engineering Education Transformations Institute
School of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Associate Professor

Principal Investigator – Beyond Professional Identity Lab
Senior Associate Editor – Journal of Engineering Education
Chair – ASEE Educational Research and Methods Division

ERM Announcements for 10/1/2024

 

General Announcements 

 

  1. NSF UPDATES: Updates from the NSF EEC Engineering Education Program Cluster
  2. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Engineering Education Systems & Design Virtual Open House at Arizona State University
  3. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: University of Nebraska – Lincoln Virtual Open House
  4. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Engineering Education Ph.D. Virtual Open House – University of Georgia
  5. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Interest Form for Critical Scholar Summer School
  6. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Critical Consciousness Development Program
  7. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: FIE Sunday Workshop: Design Signatures in the Wild
  8. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Purdue Engineering Education PhD Program Recruiting Opportunities
  9. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Clive L. Dym Mudd Design Workshop XIV: Engineering Design Education and Artificial Intelligence: Bridging Creativity and Technology for Future Innovators

 

Position Announcements 

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor of Engineering Education, University of Georgia
  2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure Track Faculty in Mechanical Engineering at Ohio Northern University
  3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor – Robotics, Tufts University Mechanical Engineering
  4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Scholar in the Leonhard Center at Penn State
  5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Lecturer Positions (and More!) in the Center for Computing Education
  6. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Department Head and Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech

 

General Announcements

  1. NSF UPDATES: Updates from the NSF EEC Engineering Education Program Cluster

In its effort to serve the engineering education research community, the EEC (Engineering Education and Centers) division of the National Science Foundation, through its engineering education research cluster (RFE, RIEF, RED, and CAREER programs) offers a number of opportunities to learn about proposal submission, current funding opportunities, post-award management, and other matters of concern to the research community.  This message summarizes some of these opportunities:

Regular “office hours”: starting October 15, 2024, program officer Alice Pawley will host virtual office hours most Tuesdays from 3-4 pm ET.  Current and prospective PIs are welcome to join in to ask questions about upcoming solicitations, their funding ideas, award management, or other matters of concern.  Registration is required here. The registration link will be also available from the EEC website soon.

Funding opportunity webinars: We will offer webinars about upcoming funding opportunities in EEC this fall and spring.  We have scheduled the following webinars, most which require registration:

– Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (RIEF; NSF 20-558): Oct 17, 2024 3-4 pm ET. Register at
https://nsf.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItf-ivqDIpGBFn-t8y4KJguXcHJ5XP6og

– Research in the Formation of Engineers (RFE; NSF 24-1340):

— Oct 22, 2024, 3-4 pm ET Register at
https://nsf.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdeGgrD0qHXeBzOFUjnENWRj06nGcksY

— Feb 25 2025, 3-4 pm ET. Register at
https://nsf.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItfuGspzMqGuogG7TjOgrHF3pXr6CiEI4

– Revolutionizing Engineering Departments – Phase 1 (RED; NSF 24-564): Feb 4 2025 3-4 pm ET. Register at
https://nsf.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdO2uqzMrE74qK3TL0RgWWyueiNIVxrU

– Ethical and Responsible Research (ER2) – new solicitation released, and due Jan 23, 2025.  Twice-monthly office hours are listed on the solicitation website.

Dear Colleague Letters (DCLs): The National Science Foundation has a number of Dear Colleague Letters of interest to this community.  DLCs are not new funding opportunities, usually, but instead indicate a particular interest in proposals to be submitted through existing funding opportunities.  You indicate your proposal’s relationship to a DCL in the title, as described in each letter. DCLs are considered current until they are taken away.  In particular, please note:

– NSF 24-101: “Strengthening the evidence base related to broadening the participation of LGBTQI+ Individuals in STEM”

– NSF 24-028: “NSF-Lemelson Initiative on Environmental and Social Sustainability in Engineering Education” soliciting proposals focusing on environmental and social sustainability to the RFE funding opportunity.

– NSF 24-039: “Funding opportunities for Engineering Research in Artificial Intelligence” which can also be applied to EEC-engineering education-related funding opportunities (RFE, RIEF).

Proposal reviews: To volunteer to review on a panel, please be sure to register yourself at research.gov, and email us a copy of your most recent CV.

Talk with a program officer: Please reach out to us if you have questions, or book a time to discuss your 1-pager idea here.

Alice Pawley, apawley@nsf.gov, EEC Engineering Education lead program director

Matthew Verleger, mverlege@nsf.gov, EEC Engineering Education and Workforce Development program director

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Engineering Education Systems & Design Virtual Open House at Arizona State University

The Engineering Education Systems and Design (EESD) PhD program at Arizona State University is excited to invite you to our Virtual Open House for prospective PhD students.

Date: October 21, 2024

Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM MST

Where: Online via Zoom

Join us for an exciting opportunity to:

Discover the structure and unique opportunities of the EESD PhD program. | Learn about available funding options that can support your academic journey. | Connect with current students and hear firsthand about their experiences. | Explore diverse and cutting-edge research projects led by EESD faculty shaping the future of engineering education.

A schedule of the virtual open house activities can be found in the registration form. Prospective  students who register for the event will be given a Zoom link to the event days in advance.

Registration Link 

https://asuengineering.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0oYDmjTr42hPcTI 

Learn more about the Engineering Education Systems and Design (EESD) PhD program https://poly.engineering.asu.edu/engineering/phd/ 

 

Here’s a glimpse of research interest among EESD Faculty:

– Culturally relevant engineering education practices

– Diversifying engineering education through identity development

– Empirical research on how engineering students learn

– Engineering career pathways and workforce development

– Engineering education at Hispanic-Serving Institutions

– Enhancing curriculum and pedagogy for future engineers

– Experiences and motivations of engineering doctoral students

– Faculty and student mentorship in engineering

– Power, privilege, and systemic change in engineering education

– Pre-college engineering education, including rural settings

– Virtual reality as a tool for cultivating inclusive environments

– Qualitative and quantitative methods in engineering education research

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: University of Nebraska – Lincoln Virtual Open House

The Engineering Education Research (EER) Ph.D. program at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL) is hosting a Virtual Open House on Monday October 7 at 4pm Central / 5pm Eastern for prospective applicants to learn more about our program. UNL uses a discipline-based education research model where faculty are embedded within engineering disciplines. EER at UNL offers a strong existing community of Ph.D. students and undergraduate student researchers, and offers opportunities to mentor undergraduate student researchers and TA for traditional engineering courses. Graduates will earn a Ph.D. in engineering education research and will have opportunities to remain connected to their discipline.

RSVP here: tiny.cc/EEROpenHouse2024
Learn more about our program here: https://engineering.unl.edu/DBER/

Zoom link: https://unl.zoom.us/j/91841065114

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Engineering Education Ph.D. Virtual Open House – University of Georgia

The Engineering Education Transformations Institute (EETI) at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites all prospective applicants to attend our virtual open house at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET (UTC-4:00) on Tuesday, October 22. The University of Georgia’s engineering education Ph.D. program offers a robust interdisciplinary and collaborative environment to support transformative, innovative research in engineering education. EETI, which houses the Ph.D. program, comprises a broad network of educators across the entire College of Engineering at UGA who are committed to educational transformation in engineering. We offer full funding to all accepted applicants, a flexible Ph.D. program, and structured support for awards and external fellowships. At the virtual open house, attendees will learn more about our program and visit directly with faculty who are hiring Ph.D. student in Fall 2025 and beyond . Click here to register for the virtual open house.

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Interest Form for Critical Scholar Summer School

Are you an early career researcher in engineering education or a similar field? Are you hoping to pursue a dissertation or research project that draws on critical theoretical perspectives and/or has a justice-oriented impact on the world? Are you looking for guidance or support in the important steps and skills for this?

Connected to his NSF CAREER funded grant project, Stephen Secules is hoping to organize a virtual or hybrid training for early career researchers, supporting action-oriented and/or critical research projects. If you are potentially interested in participating, please fill out thisform (https://forms.gle/bPDKav8w35BGqXen9) to express interest. We will try to build the training around the interests and preferences of those who respond. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Stephen directly at ssecules@fiu.edu

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Critical Consciousness Development Program

 

We are seeking interested participants who would like to further develop their critical consciousness in a paid development program that is funded by a NSF Racial Equity project. The program will be held virtually from Jan-Aug 2025, with monthly Zoom meetings. Graduate students, staff, and faculty of any rank are eligible to participate. To learn more, please review the attached flyer (also linked here) and share your interest at the following form: https://forms.gle/TYdBiuy177WUFvJn6 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jamaal Downey (robertdowney@sandiego.edu)

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: FIE Sunday Workshop: Design Signatures in the Wild

Design Signatures in the Wild: Making the Invisible Visible (The Directors Cut) workshop

at the Frontiers in Education conference

Sunday, October 13, 9:00am-12 noon

Are you ready to help your students navigate the design process with greater clarity? Design Signatures in the Wild: Making the Invisible Visible (The Director’s Cut) is THE opportunity to equip them with the tools to reflect more intentionally on their work. You’ll discover how to guide your students in tracking, analyzing, and refining their design process with a unique tool called Design Signatures. This hands-on workshop will show you how to help students make sense of their design journey—no more guesswork, just meaningful reflection.

During this interactive session, you’ll dive into real-world examples and practical exercises that teach you how to incorporate Design Signatures into your teaching. By visualizing their progress, students can become more self-aware and better understand where they are in the process, what steps they’ve missed, and when to revisit important phases. As you create and analyze your own Design Signature, you’ll gain insights that you can bring directly to your classroom.

Join us and learn how to make the design process more visible, intentional, and impactful for your students.  We’ll also have OREO cookies!

Cynthia Atman, University of Washington

Reid Bailey, University of Virginia

Daria Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado Boulder

Micah Lande, South Dakota Mines

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Purdue Engineering Education PhD program recruiting opportunities

The Purdue School of Engineering Education has organized several opportunities for prospective applicants to learn more about the program. Our school provides

– diverse research opportunities with field-leading faculty

– a strong and diverse student community

– a large network of research collaborators and PhD alums in diverse career pathways

– structured support for fellowships such as NSF GRFP

– varied funding opportunities from research and teaching assistantships

September 27, 2024, from 9:00 –10:30 am (EST): School of Engineering Education Graduate Program Online Panel

Event Type: Purdue School of Engineering Education specific

Advantages in Attending the Event: Opportunity for prospective students who are unable to travel to our campus for our Open House. People attending the open house can join too.

September 27, 2024, from 2:30 – 4:30 pm (EST): North American Multi-Institutional Graduate Engineering Education Program Showcase

Event Type: Multi-institutional Engineering Education Graduate Research Program showcase (U.S. and Canada). Not Purdue Engineering Education specific

Advantages of Attending the Event: You will get (1) an overview of Engineering Education Research as a field, (2) a panel on what makes a good graduate application, (3) a panel on identifying advisors, and (4) breakout rooms for Q&As.

September 29-30, 2024: Purdue College of Engineering Virtual Graduate Showcase

Event Type: Specific to Graduate Programs in Purdue College of Engineering

Advantages of Attending the Event: Application fee waiver for graduate school application for attendees.

October 3-4, 2024: Engineering Education Fall Open House (in-person on Purdue campus)

Event Type: Purdue Engineering Education (ENE) specific. In-person opportunity to get know about Purdue’s ENE PhD program, meet faculty and students, and learn about the exciting work being done at ENE

 

Advantages of Attending the Event: We are planning our two-day ENE Fall Open House in West Lafayette, Indiana. The Open House brings together our faculty and graduate students as we host prospective students. It is a very informative and fun event.  To register, please visit  https://engineering.purdue.edu/ENE/Academics/Graduate/openhouse (Note:  Travel funds available. Attendance does not qualify for a Purdue Graduate School Application fee waiver).

 

November 20, 2024: Purdue Graduate School Information Sessions and Fee Waivers

Event Type: Purdue University Office of Graduate Admissions

 

Advantages of Attending the Event: This information session covers topics like funding and application processes. Those who attend the ENTIRE session qualify for an application fee waiver. Ensure your Program of Interest is Engineering Education.

December 1, 2024: Application deadline for Fall 2025 admission.

 

  1. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS:

The Clive L. Dym Mudd Design Workshop XIV will be held at Harvey Mudd College May 29-31, 2025. The workshop theme is Engineering Design Education and Artificial Intelligence: Bridging Creativity and Technology for Future Innovators.

The full call for papers is available here:

https://bit.ly/CFPmdwXIV or

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EUF362pzfucNoht1m3N10NAtZdkUTYnm/

Submit a two page abstract by December 1, 2024 to this link: https://www.conftool.com/mudddesignworkshop2025 (which requires the creation of a free account by new users).

Our vision is to convene a diverse assembly of fifty to seventy-five engineers, designers, and educators with a shared goal of exploring and advancing the integration of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in engineering design education.

Our mission is to delineate and disseminate the best practices, opportunities, and challenges associated with the integration of AI in cooperative partnerships and the expansion of design perspectives within engineering design education. We will explore and articulate how educators, students, courses, and curricula can be strategically developed and positioned to harness AI technologies in service of fostering robust partnerships and enhancing the design education landscape. Our discussions and explorations will encompass a wide array of AI-related topics.

Sessions will feature short panel statements followed by open discussions. Participants are encouraged to refine their ideas for publication in the International Journal of Engineering Education.

Key Dates:

Abstract submission: December 1, 2024

Acceptance notification: January 15, 2025

Registration deadline: February 15, 2025

Final paper: March 15, 2025

First review: May 1, 2025

Workshop to be held: My 29-31, 2025

Revised Manuscript: June 30, 2025

Second manuscript review: August 1, 2025

Position Announcements

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor of Engineering Education, University of Georgia

The Engineering Education Transformations Institute (EETI) at UGA is hiring a tenure-track assistant professor of engineering education. EETI is a cross-cutting research institute that supports research and development in engineering education and builds capacity among faculty to develop, use, and examine effective and innovative pedagogical techniques. EETI is uniquely positioned within the College of Engineering and thus offers exceptional opportunities for innovative, empirically grounded educational research that is rooted in educational practice and has a direct impact on students, faculty, and curricula. EETI is committed to the integration of engineering education research and practice by coupling its growing engineering education Ph.D. program with comprehensive faculty and graduate student development programs that foster engineering education excellence and educational research across the college. EETI’s model and efforts build on transforming engineering education through building communities and shared capacity around the scholarship of teaching and learning in engineering. Thus, the strength of EETI’s efforts, and of the EETI community, is grounded in a shared commitment to the mission and values of the University, embracing collaboration as our mode of operating, and valuing individual strengths and interests. EETI plays a vital role in the enhancement of our educational programs, professional development of our students, staff, and faculty, and achievement of our goals to create more collaborative programs across our college.

The full job posting may be accessed here: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/400716

Applications received by November 1 will receive full consideration. For more information, please contact search chair James Huff atjames.huff@uga.edu.

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure Track Faculty in Mechanical Engineering at Ohio Northern University

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 at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 19, 2025.

Review of applications will begin Oct 30 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 position will support our broad undergraduate mechanical engineering program, which, in addition to a general Mechanical Engineering track, includes concentration options in Aerospace, Biomedical, Manufacturing, and Robotics. Candidates from any specialty area within or adjacent to mechanical engineering or our concentration fields will be considered.

The full job posting  can be accessed directly at: https://jobs.onu.edu/postings/12753/

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor – Robotics, Tufts University Mechanical Engineering

Tufts University Department of Mechanical Engineering is searching for a faculty member at the Assistant Professor level in robotics. Research thrusts may span the broad field of robotics, but preferably with an emphasis on the interface between artificial intelligence and mechanical systems, for applications including human-robot interaction, vehicle automation, mechanism design, biomimetics, soft robotics, or micro-robotics. The candidate should be capable of teaching undergraduate and graduate courses related to current curricula and new research directions.

The successful candidate will join an active department that offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs. Teaching responsibilities will include graduate and undergraduate courses. Experience in robotics and a doctorate in engineering or a related field are required.

Applicants may find out more and apply directly here (https://apply.interfolio.com/149624). Questions about the position should be addressed to Professor Jason Rife, search committee chair, at jason.rife@tufts.edu. Review of applications will begin on Nov. 1, 2024.

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Scholar in the Leonhard Center at Penn State

The Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education within the College of Engineering, is excited to announce our search for a postdoctoral scholar. The Leonhard Center is an endowed Center that forms partnerships with engineering faculty and programs in designing, implementing, and evaluating research-based innovations in undergraduate and graduate engineering education. In addition, the Leonhard Center initiates and evaluates College-wide projects in support of the College’s strategic goals. The Leonhard Center also provides workshops and summer academies for faculty on a wide range of topics from creativity and innovation to engineering communication. The Leonhard Center prides itself on its creative and positive workplace culture and welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds.

The Leonhard Center is seeking a Post-doctoral Scholar to take a leadership role for several Center projects related to educational innovation, collaborating with faculty to design and evaluate projects in engineering education, evaluating College-level educational initiatives, and supporting faculty development efforts by offering college-wide workshops on evidence-based instructional practices and educational research or coordinating/leading Faculty Learning Communities (FLCs). The position requires the ability to design and conduct research using qualitative and quantitative methods. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in communication and collaboration. The ability to publish and present the results of the studies at national or international conferences is also important for the position. Review of applications will begin October 2, 2024 and continue until filled.

For more information or to apply, please see https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Postdoctoral-Scholar—Leonhard-Center_REQ_0000059969-1 or e-mail Stephanie Cutler (slc582@psu.edu) or Sarah Zappe (ser163@psu.edu).

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Lecturer Positions (and more!) in the Center for Computing Education

The Ohio State University College of Engineering has established the new Center for Computing Education (CCE) in collaboration with the Department of Engineering Education and Computer Science and Engineering Department. We are looking to hire two lecturers (see links below).

Consider joining me and the CCE team. We are looking to hire educators that value evidence-based teaching practices, inclusive pedagogical approaches, center students, and want to truly make computing accessible to all students.

– Internal (OSU employee, non-student): https://www.myworkday.com/osu/d/inst/15$392530/9925$258333.htmld

– Internal (OSU employee enrolled in classes at OSU): https://www.myworkday.com/osu/d/inst/15$392530/9925$258335.htmld

– External (Non OSU employee): https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Lecturer–Center-for-Computing-Education_R114002-1

[Note: We are also looking to hire two teaching postdoctoral scholars and one professional practice faculty – links coming soon…].

Please share broadly and liberally.

– Dr. Monique Ross (ross.1982@osu.edu)

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Department Head and Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech

Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Head of the Department of Engineering Education (EngE) at Virginia Tech. EngE (www.enge.vt.edu) is home to an outstanding first-year engineering program, a growing suite of interdisciplinary and experiential learning offerings, and a premier PhD program in engineering education. The department has a total of 16 tenured or tenure-track faculty, 13 instructional faculty, 10 academic advisors, 5 research faculty and postdocs, and 7 business and operations administrative/professional faculty and staff members. It serves approximately 3000 first-year and continuing students in its General Engineering program, a growing number of students engaged in interdisciplinary experiences and undergraduate research, and 50 graduate students in its doctoral program. EngE faculty collaborate nationally and internationally on large-scale, interdisciplinary extramurally funded research spanning areas such as teaching & learning, organizations & systems, ethics & social responsibility, and equity & culture (https://enge.vt.edu/researchfacilties.html).

Candidates for the position should be prepared to lead the department’s efforts in research, education, mentoring, service, and outreach, and contribute to further advancing the collaborative culture of the department. The Department Head will serve as an integral member of the College of Engineering leadership team, serving as the department’s advocate to college and university administration and external stakeholders, and representative for the department at venues such as national and international meetings and conferences. This position has significant supervisory and management responsibilities, including substantive oversight over the department budget, an expectation to grow internal and external partnerships, including philanthropic opportunities, and positioning the department to align with college and university strategic plans. Candidates should have professional achievements commensurate with appointment at the rank of Full Professor with Tenure in Engineering Education. Although predominantly an administrative and leadership position, the EngE Department Head is expected to engage with the engineering education discipline by supporting the department’s activities in teaching, research, and/or professional service.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must hold a doctorate in engineering, engineering education, or a related field and must qualify at the time of appointment for tenure at the rank of full professor in engineering education. In addition, candidates should have: demonstrated intellectual leadership and administrative skills in an academic/university environment or equivalent; a clear vision for the future of the department and field of engineering education; ability to communicate effectively to a range of stakeholders; dedication to the instructional mission of the university; interest in the development and expansion of sponsored research programs; an established record of professional activities and leadership in professional organizations; and experience in enhancing the representation and success of underrepresented populations.

About Virginia Tech

 

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to prepare students and scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually. The Department of Engineering Education is located on Virginia Tech’s main campus in Blacksburg, VA, which is consistently ranked among the country’s best places to live.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

Application Process

 

Applications must be submitted online to http://jobs.vt.edu/ for posting number 530876 (https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/530876/department-head-and-professor-of-engineering-education). Applicant screening will begin November 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Applications should include: (i) a curriculum vitae, (ii) a cover letter (maximum three pages) describing the applicant’s leadership experience, vision for the Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education, and vision for the field of engineering education, and (iii) names and contact information for four references. References will only be contacted for those candidates who are being considered for on-campus interviews.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire and accommodation, please contact David Knight, Chair, EngE Department Head Search Committee, dbknight@vt.edu

Please direct inquiries and nominations to:

David Knight, Chair, EngE Department Head Search Committee, dbknight@vt.edu