ERM Announcements, November 4, 2024

Hi, All –

Please refer to the many fantastic opportunities and resources below!

James

 

The Engineering Education Community Resource (http://engineeringeducationlist.pbworks.com, or http://bit.ly/engredu) is now hosting publicly available resources from the NSF engineering education cluster.  While NSF works to find ways to host these resources inside the agency, this external site will temporarily house resources the engineering education program directors are making available at public talks, webinars, and other opportunities.  The page includes links to formal NSF publications of relevance to the engineering education research community, including links to register for webinars, attend office hours, write annual reports, or find specific funding opportunities, all consolidated into one place. It is hoped that hosting these resources through the wiki will make these shared resources more widely useful to people beyond those who were able to attend specific public talks or webinars.

The direct link to the resource page is:

Or use this shortcut: https://bit.ly/NSF-eer-cluster-1

Please send questions and corrections to eer-programs@nsf.gov.

The SEFI Special Interest Group on Engineering Skills is developing an evidence-based handbook on teaching transferable competencies and skills in engineering programs. This resource is designed for engineering educators, curriculum developers, and researchers interested in areas such as responsibility, communication, leadership, and lifelong learning.

How to Participate:

Interested in contributing? Submit your expression of interest by December 1, 2024 via the provided form. We encourage diverse teams of authors and a collaborative process, where contributors will also act as reviewers. For more details, visit the call for interest and join us in shaping the future of transferable skills in engineering education!

Gillian Saunders g.n.saunders@tudelft.nl

Lynn Van den Broeck lynn.vandenbroeck@kuleuven.be

Esther Perea Borobio e.perea@imperial.ac.uk

We are pleased to announce a call for papers (CFP) for Volume 7 of the Journal of International Engineering Education (JIEE), with one or more issues planned for 2025. JIEE serves as a unique peer-reviewed resource for academic, corporate, non-profit, and other constituencies involved in creating, maintaining, growing, and studying international engineering education programs. Complementary with the Annual Colloquium on International Engineering Education (ACIEE), JIEE serves as an academic forum to exchange ideas, find like-minded thinkers and researchers, foster new collaborations, and explore new facets of international engineering education. Submissions to JIEE must deal with an aspect of internationalizing engineering education, for example through student and/or faculty exchange, international program assessment, or other transnational aspects affecting the internationalization of engineering programs. JIEE does not publish technical articles (i.e., scientific research from specific engineering fields).

We encourage submissions in three categories: 1) research papers, which report findings from original empirical studies, 2) practice papers, which describe existing programs and initiatives, often supported by assessment data, and 3) perspective papers, which provide scholarly commentaries and opinions on current issues and trends in the field. We additionally welcome proposals for special issues or other collections of papers. These can be sent directly to the Editor-in-Chief (Brent Jesiek, Purdue University, bjesiek@purdue.edu).

All submissions to JIEE are peer reviewed by experts in the field, and the journal does not have page fees or other processing charges. Authors of papers in JIEE can maintain copyright or publish under a Creative Commons (CC) license of their choice. To date, JIEE articles have collectively recorded almost 10,000 downloads. To learn more about the journal, access the current issue (Vol. 6, No. 1), or submit an article, visit our homepage at: https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/jiee/

NETI-1, Course Design and Student Engagement, will be offered January 6-8 2025, at the University of San Diego. Drs. Susan Lord, Matt Ohland, and Michael Prince will lead the long-standing foundational NETI-1 workshop, which has been offered since 1991. Previous NETI programs have reached over 3000 participants from more than 365 different schools. Our past participant evaluations have been overwhelmingly positive. The workshop features material for relatively new faculty members and other material designed to equip experienced faculty members to become teaching leaders and mentors on their campuses. Participants will include up to 60 faculty members from all branches of engineering, engineering technology, and other STEM areas. The registration fee is $1275 per participant, which covers organization and presentation costs, participant notebooks, lunches, and breaks. Participants also receive a copy of Felder & Brent’s Teaching and Learning STEM: A Practical Guide and the option of touring the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering. There is a discount for bringing larger teams from the same institution. Travel expenses, including breakfasts and dinners, are not included. Further details about the workshop program and a link to register can be found at NETI-1, Course Design and Student Engagement 

NETI-2, Student Teams & Advanced Student Engagement will be offered January 3-4, 2025 at the University of San Diego. Drs. Susan Lord, Matt Ohland, and Michael Prince will lead this advanced companion workshop to NETI-1. NETI-2 is designed for engineering and other STEM instructors who are already familiar with the topics of NETI-1 and are looking for more advanced active learning strategies to engage students at a higher level. The first half of the workshop focuses on cooperative learning and teamwork including how to form, manage, and assess student teams. The second half of the workshop prepares faculty to adopt inquiry-based instruction and problem-based learning. Participants are introduced to a range of inquiry-based teaching methods and given the time and support needed to tailor this approach to their own classes. The registration fee is $1100 per participant, which covers organization and presentation costs, participant notebooks, lunches, and breaks. There is a discount for bringing larger teams from the same institution. Travel expenses, including breakfasts and dinners, are not included. Further details about the workshop program and a link to register can be found at NETI-2, Student Teams & Advanced Student Engagement.

The Human Centered Engineering Consortium is a passionate and forward-thinking community of leaders and educators, dedicated to advancing the field of Human Centered Engineering. We’re inviting anyone interested in the area to join us for conversations about Human Centered Engineering, what it is and where it is going.

We are running a series of Human Centered Engineering Dialogues to talk about shared interests in the field. These are informal conversational sessions hosted remotely via Zoom. We would welcome you to join us!

Please RSVP to join the session here: https://bit.ly/HCE-Dialogues.  The Zoom meeting link with be emailed out before the event.

My name is Nivedita Kumar, and I am currently looking for volunteers to assist in my dissertation research to study the different perspectives of Indian graduate students on caste identity in their engineering/computing degrees within the U.S. This research is conducted through a 60-90-minute interview via Zoom and this survey is only meant to determine our screening criteria and will take 3-5 minutes of your time. It will ask for your demographic and background information, including your caste and religious identities and contact details. If you choose to participate in the interview, I will contact you through the provided details. The interview will be recorded to best capture your responses. The interview would help me to learn about your experiences and perspectives on pursuing your engineering/computing degree in the U.S.

Also, I want to note that I will respect any proprietary information. Any information collected will only be used to recruit participants for the interview. Please see the attached informational letter for more details about the interview study. Please follow the survey link to participate in the study: https://fiu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9G2rjaRKL7o67xs

If you choose to participate in the interview portion of the study, you will receive an email with a copy of the informed consent so that you can read about the interview and how your confidentiality will be protected.

Please forward this information to anyone you know who is also an Indian graduate student pursuing engineering/computing degrees in the U.S.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I hope to hear back from you soon!

Regards,

Nivedita Kumar

The Discipline-Based Education Research in Engineering (DBER-E) faculty group in the College of Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) is accepting applications for a cohort of three Postdoctoral Fellows for the NSF funded 3-Cs DBER-E Fellows Program (Award #2430498). The overarching goal of this two-year postdoctoral fellowship program is to provide participants with the training and practice necessary to navigate the early years of a faculty career as an education researcher embedded in a traditional engineering department.  Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and hold a Ph.D. in engineering education or a Ph.D. in another field with an engineering education dissertation topic (complete by August 2025 and not prior to August 2022). Expected salary is $70,000/year plus benefits.

For more information:  https://sites.google.com/view/unl-eer-postdoc-fellows

Contact: Heidi Diefes-Dux, heidi.diefes-dux@unl.edu

The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State University is seeking applications for multiple open-rank professional-track teaching faculty positions (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor). While the position offers opportunities for promotion, it does not include tenure. We invite applications in all areas related to Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Ideal candidates should have experience teaching large classes and a strong interest in research-based pedagogical techniques. Successful applicants will demonstrate a robust track record of scholarship in teaching, a genuine passion for engineering education, and outstanding communication skills. One of the two jobs will focus on Aerospace Senior Design.

Engineering Fundamentals (EF) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, seeks multiple dynamic and innovative faculty at the rank of Lecturer (non-terminal degree) or Teaching Assistant Professor (terminal degree) to contribute to its first-year engineering program. EF is the home of the engage Engineering Fundamentals program, an active-learning focused, first-year curriculum that is responsible for teaching common coursework primarily for Tickle College of Engineering’s first-year students. EF course content, delivered in a flipped classroom model, focuses on introductory level physics, computing tools (e.g., Excel and MATLAB), hands-on lab activities, and project design experiences. Additional topics that may be included in the first-year courses are: the engineering design process, technical communication, teaming, perspectives of the engineering profession, and student success-related topics (time management, study skills, etc.). Engineering Fundamentals is also responsible for teaching an upper-division active-learning introductory programming course with a focus on using MATLAB for engineering problem solving.

Successful applicants will have earned a master’s degree or Ph.D. in engineering, physics, computer science, or engineering education that is conferred by the start of the appointment, in August 2025.

Review of applications will begin November 15th and will continue until all positions have been filled. Applicants can find more information and apply athttps://apply.interfolio.com/157075 .  Please direct any questions about the positions to Darren Maczka (dkm@utk.edu)

We are excited to announce three Cornell InterDisciplinary Education Research (CIDER) postdoc positions: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29002. Application review starts in January 2025, for a summer 2025 start date.

The CIDER postdocs will have at least two research mentors who span disciplines, allowing them to approach questions about student learning and experiences across disciplinary boundaries and use techniques and approaches from multiple fields.

The CIDER postdocs will also engage in a comprehensive professional development program that includes research mentoring and development, network building, leadership, teaching opportunities, and career planning.

The successful candidates will also be integrated into the Cornell DBER community, which includes faculty, postdocs, and students across physics, biology, engineering, and other STEM fields, as well as the CIDER postdoc cohort.

More information including links to upcoming online information sessions, can be found here: https://cder.as.cornell.edu/cider-postdoctoral-fellows

For more information, please contact a member of the project team:

The Department of Physics at the University of Florida (UF) seeks qualified applicants for a full-time, nine-month, renewable, non-tenure-track position at the rank of Lecturer (working title: Instructional Assistant Professor) to begin on August 16, 2025. The successful candidate will join 52 department faculty, including 2 instructional faculty. The primary teaching duties will be to work as a part of a team teaching over 5,000 students who take introductory physics classes at UF each year, both in-person and online. Depending on the applicant’s background and departmental needs, involvement in other areas of physics instruction may be possible. The Lecturer will be expected to help with programmatic improvements in our large course instruction by, for example, training teaching and learning assistants, applying pedagogy from physics education research, including more active learning environments, or implementing strategies to encourage and maintain participation from groups underrepresented in physics and STEM fields.

Click HERE for more information.

The Department of Physics at the University of Florida (UF) seeks qualified applicants for a full-time, nine-month, term-limited, non-tenure-track position at the rank of Lecturer (working title: Instructional Assistant Professor) to begin on August 16, 2025, renewable annually with funding secured for three years. The successful candidate will join 52 department faculty, including 2 instructional faculty. The primary teaching duties will be to work as a part of a team teaching over 5,000 students who take introductory physics classes at UF each year, both in-person and online. Teaching assignments will include both in-person and online courses. Duties will include serving as coordinator of the department’s online course offerings, overseeing the systematic improvement of lecture and/or lab courses for online delivery, and serving as the liaison to UF’s online programs. Depending on the applicant’s background and departmental needs, duties may also include teaching and making programmatic improvements in our face-to-face undergraduate large courses, or other areas of undergraduate physics instruction.

Click HERE for more information.

The Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering at Colorado State University invites dynamic and innovative educators to apply for full-time, career line faculty positions within our new common first-year engineering program. These positions are designed to empower students from all engineering disciplines as they embark on their academic journey. Faculty hired through this search will have an affiliated appointment in one of our traditional engineering departments (Mechanical, Electrical and Computer, Chemical and Biological, Biomedical, or Civil and Environmental Engineering), but will primarily teach foundational courses in the first-year curriculum, including courses in engineering fundamentals and engineering for grand challenges.

Instructors in the common experience program will play a critical role in shaping the academic experience for first-year students, fostering a sense of community, and ensuring their early success in engineering. The ideal candidates will bring enthusiasm for undergraduate teaching, a passion for innovation in engineering education, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. While the primary responsibility will be teaching in the common first-year program, there will be opportunities to teach other courses in their area of expertise within the affiliated department.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a newly launched, forward-thinking program that prepares students to tackle real-world challenges. Our faculty will not only teach but will actively engage in curriculum development, mentorship, and fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Join us in creating an innovative and student-centered approach to engineering education that ensures the success of the next generation of engineers.

Contact: Laurel Donahue, laurel.donahue@colostate.edu

The Researching Engineering, Design and Educational Systems (REDES) team within Cornell University’s Robert Frederick Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE) is seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to join our team as a Postdoctoral Associate in Engineering Education. The REDES team works on projects that examine and transform the interconnections, structures, and transition points that are critical to creating inclusive learning and work systems within engineering. The postdoctoral scholar will collaborate with Professor Alexandra Coso Strong on work in two areas: (1) examining and supporting faculty pursuing educational innovation in engineering and (2) exploring the learning experiences of graduate students in engineering. In addition, the postdoctoral associate will join a diverse and supportive group of discipline-based education researchers across the Cornell University campus.

Please see this link for additional details and application information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28891

Review of applications will begin on November 15th, 2024.

If you have other questions or comments, please contact: Alexandra Coso Strong, RF School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering & Systems Engineering Program, Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 Email: acosostrong@cornell.edu

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 and Professional Practice Faculty (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.

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

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

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

Professional Practice Faculty, Internal (OSU employee, non-student): https://www.myworkday.com/osu/d/inst/15$392530/9925$264086.htmld

Professional Practice Faculty, Internal (OSU employee enrolled in classes at OSU): https://www.myworkday.com/osu/d/inst/15$392530/9925$264088.htmld

Professional Practice Faculty, External (Non OSU employee): https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Assistant-Professor-of-Professional-Practice–Center-for-Computing-Education_R115726-1

[Note: We are also looking to hire postdoctoral scholars – links coming soon…].

Please share broadly and liberally.

The Department of Experiential Engineering Education (ExEEd) of the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering at Rowan University invites applications for tenure-track or tenured faculty position(s) at the assistant, associate, or full professor level. Senior level candidates with exceptional achievements and demonstrated impact will have the opportunity to be considered for the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering Foundation Professorship. ExEEd is home to the First-year and Sophomore Engineering Clinic sequence, a hallmark of Rowan’s innovative undergraduate engineering program featuring multidisciplinary, hands-on, project-oriented experiences. Our department also manages the B.S. Engineering Entrepreneurship program and a PhD in Engineering Education.

The full job posting may be accessed here: https://jobs.rowan.edu/en-us/job/500051/teaching-professor-open-rank-department-of-experiential-engineering-education

The Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is looking for a person to teach the practical aspects of undergraduate electrical and computer engineering, primarily at the sophomore level, and to develop laboratory experiments and projects that motivate students to learn these practical aspects. The successful candidate must have effective communication skills, significant experience designing, building, and testing analog or digital circuits, enjoy interacting with students, and have good organizational and management skills. Responsibilities will include developing new experiments and projects to incorporate into courses, teaching undergraduate courses, training and supervising Teaching Assistants and Undergraduate Mentors, acting as a subject matter expert for student projects, and purchasing lab equipment and supplies. The position will involve other duties, as assigned, but will not involve a research component with the possible exception of educational research related to laboratories.

M.S. degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
At least two years of experience, beyond an undergraduate degree, designing, building, and testing either analog or digital circuits
Experience integrating analog and digital (FPGA, microcontroller) circuits
Evidence of a strong desire to teach students the practical aspects of electrical and computer engineering, which must be addressed in the cover letter.
Evidence of effective oral and written communication skills
Able to move and set up lab equipment and furniture if required

Experience managing others or leading a team
Teaching experience as a lead instructor
Experience in an area outside basic electrical or computer engineering, for example, RF/microwaves, power/machines, audio electronics, embedded systems, internet of things, etc.
An MS or PhD in Engineering Education

Applicants can find more information and apply here (https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/531257/instructor). Questions about the position should be addressed to Bill Baumann at baumann@vt.edu. Review of applications will begin on Nov. 9th, 2024.

The University of Texas at El Paso College of Education announces the hiring of a Research Assistant Professor (non-tenure track) on a contract for up to 3 years for the new research cluster “RAISE – Research Academic-Work Integration in STEM Education.” The interdisciplinary cluster team comprises researchers in STEM education, educational leadership, socio-cultural foundations of education, engineering, and campus career services leadership. The vision of the RAISE research cluster is to be an international and national leader in academic-work integration research. We aim to: a) conduct field defining research to gain comprehensive knowledge of the challenges, opportunities, and implications of combining education with employment for our students at UTEP and other Hispanic Serving Institutes (HSIs) as a model for other universities, (b) investigate students’ experiences in workplace learning, and (c) integrate labor data into workforce development planning. Research will be used for policy recommendations and the design of interventions for students. This position is made available through UTEP Regents’ Research Excellence Program (RREP). The RREP program aims to enhance the research competitiveness of the UT System and UT institutions.

Successful candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Higher Education Studies, Workforce Development, Educational Economics, Education Policy, STEM Education, Curriculum Theory, Social or Organizational Psychology, Sociology, Learning Sciences, Data Science, Psychometrics, or related fields by the effective appointment date. ABD applicants will be considered if doctoral degree will be in hand by the effective appointment date. Appointees must demonstrate evidence of research productivity in topics related to the center’s vision. This evidence can include publications, being member of a research team, success fostering constructive collaborations, and well-developed experiences using qualitative and/or quantitative methodological approaches. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated competence in advanced quantitative methods.

The full job announcement, which includes information about the University of Texas at El Paso, additional information, and instructions on how to apply, may be found here: https://utep.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=181749

For questions about the application process, please contact Assoc. Professor Maartje Van den Bogaard at mvdbogaard@utep.edu

The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure-accruing Instructional Assistant Professor (Lecturer) position in the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department. This 100% teaching position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our Agricultural Operations Management (College of Agricultural and Life Sciences) and Biological Engineering (Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering) programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses, emphasizing hands-on, experiential learning.

This position involves providing experiential learning support at the W.W. Glenn Teaching Building, a state-of-the-art facility designed to foster project-based learning. This space is integral to the Biological Engineering capstone design course series and applied AOM courses, which are central to our students’ academic experiences and a key factor in student recruitment and retention. Responsibilities include developing and teaching courses on engineering topics such as energy, mechanics, hydraulics, electronics, coding, artificial intelligence, design, and technology applications. The candidate will ensure that these courses meet program goals and student needs, using innovative teaching strategies to engage students. Additionally, the candidate will supervise student clubs and competitions, support recruitment and retention activities, contribute to accreditation processes, and assist in expanding online and hybrid course offerings. The successful candidate will also engage in scholarly activities related to instruction, including advising and mentoring students, participating in curriculum revision and enhancement, securing funding for the teaching program, supervising undergraduate research, and publishing teaching-related scholarship. Participation in college committees, shared governance, and supporting the CALS Honors Program, distance education, and international education initiatives is also expected.

Minimum qualifications include a doctorate (or foreign equivalent) in Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline, along with experience in undergraduate instruction. Candidates must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal communication, teamwork, and leadership. A commitment to UF’s Land-Grant mission and core values is essential. Preferred qualifications include a strong record of scholarship in teaching and learning, curriculum development experience (including online, hybrid, and lab-based courses), involvement in professional societies, mentorship experience, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to enhance educational outcomes.

Applicants who contribute to the academic and professional community through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and service are especially encouraged to apply.

Apply at https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/532696.

For more information, please contact search committee Chair Dr. Adam Watson at jaw7385@ufl.edu.

Centre College invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position in engineering to begin August 2025. Candidates must have a strong commitment to teaching in a student-centered environment and mentoring undergraduate research in engineering and/or related fields. The successful candidate must have a PhD or equivalent terminal degree in engineering, with preference given to the mechanical, aerospace, or materials disciplines.

This faculty position offers a unique opportunity to support the development of a new engineering program with the goal of achieving ABET accreditation within five years. The successful candidate will teach new engineering courses within their specialty and in the areas of fluids, dynamics, and design.  Our new colleague will join a collegial and supportive program committed to inclusive teaching practices and to student support beyond the classroom, including individual advising and mentored student research, which is expected and supported. Competitive startup funds are included.

Applicants may apply at http://apply.interfolio.com/154863. Questions may be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Christine Goble atchristine.goble@centre.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2024. For more information about Centre College, visit www.centre.edu.

The Engineering Education (ENED) Program within the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) at the University of Colorado Boulder is searching to hire an Associate or Full Professor. The faculty member will mentor doctoral ENED students, and their research should focus on Engineering Education or Computer Science Education. The professor will be rostered in one of the six departments in CEAS, where their tenure will be housed. The faculty member is expected to contribute to both the teaching and service missions of the Engineering Education Program and their tenure home. The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Engineering Education (ENED) is an interdisciplinary program in CEAS that offers a PhD degree. The program affiliates faculty members from across the university to create a vibrant community of scholars and educators devoted to the quality of student learning and experiences in engineering and computer science. For more information on Engineering Education and our PhD please visit our website.

The full job ad with details of the responsibilities and application requirements are provided on the CU Boulder Jobs website.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however for full consideration please apply by November 15, 2024. Applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs website above (search by job title or requisition #59624). Questions can be directed to the search committee chair, Angela Bielefeldt at  Angela.Bielefeldt@colorado.edu.