ERM Announcements, September 15, 2021

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Dear ERM members,

 

Happy Wednesday! I cannot believe that it has already been two weeks since the last time I sent out the newsletter. This newsletter is packed full of opportunities, particularly for potential graduate students and those looking for positions.

 

It’s really starting to feel like fall in Indiana. No spectacular leaf color yet, but the intense humidity and heat of summer are starting to subside. And, college football has started! I really enjoy tailgating and watching the games. I do pull for Purdue, but my main team is my alma mater, Clemson. The first game was disappointing, but Georgia is a formidable team.

 

As a part of my sabbatical, I’ve been spending some time down at IU Bloomington with some collaborators. I don’t have an office, so I’ve been spending a lot of time outdoors and moving from place to place on campus. With the pleasant weather, the change of pace and scenery has been a welcome change from being at my desk for long periods of time. I think I might have to build in time to switch work locations in my schedule in the future. I hope you’re getting some time to stop and appreciate the changing seasons.

 

All my best,

Allison

 

 

ERM Announcements for 9/15/2021

General Announcements

  1. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Help with Helen Plants Awards Committee
  2. EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Open house, EER PhD program at U. Michigan
  3. EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Open House, Purdue University, Engineering Education, Graduate Program
  4. EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Virtual Open House, Engineering Education Graduate Programs (M.S. and Ph.D) at the University of Cincinnati
  5. EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Envisioning Your Future Faculty Career in Engineering Education at Nebraska
  6. CALL FOR PROPOSALS: NSF Professional Formation of Engineers Program
  7. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: NSF Engineering Education and Centers Reviewers

 

Position Announcements

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education, Technology and Innovation at Miami University
  2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor Position – School of Engineering Education, Purdue University
  3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Civil Engineering Tenure Track Assistant and/or Associate Professor, University of Portland
  4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: The Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellowship at Purdue University College of Engineering
  5. POSITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant/Associate Professor in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Prescott
  6. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor in Higher Education at Umeå University
  7. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Non-tenure Track Teaching Assistant Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at UNC Charlotte
  8. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Faculty Position in the Department of Engineering Education at University at Buffalo
  9. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Teaching Faculty Position in the Department of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo
  10. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Dean, Teaching & Learning and Director, The Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education, College of Engineering, Penn State
  11. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor of Engineering Education, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

 

 

General Announcements

 

  1. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Help with Helen Plants Awards Committee

 

If you are planning on attending the Frontiers in Education (FIE) conference in October 2021 either virtually or in-person, we in need of volunteers to help the Helen Plants Award committee. This committee is responsible evaluating special sessions and presents an award for the best non-traditional presentation at the annual FIE conference each year.

 

If you are interested, please contact Rebecca Reck at rreck@illinois.edu.

 

  1. EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Open house, EER PhD program at U. Michigan

Do you have students who are interested in pursuing a PhD in Engineering Education Research? Encourage them to check out The University of Michigan’s EER open house on October 8, offered either virtually or in person. Limited travel stipends are available. More info and registration is available on our website, eer.engin.umich.edu.

Questions? Contact Robin Fowler at rootsr@umich.edu

 

  1. EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Open House, Purdue University, Engineering Education, Graduate Program

 

Purdue’s School of Engineering Education is home to vibrant community of scholars who are passionate about studying how engineering is best taught, learned, and practiced. A graduate degree in engineering education has opened doors for our alumni to a range of career opportunities, from academia to non-profit work to industry. In addition to our flagship on-campus Ph.D., we have hybrid/remote Ph.D., online M.S., and graduation certificate offerings.

 

You are invited to attend our two-day graduate program Open House on Thursday, October 21 (all day) and Friday, October 22, 2021 (morning).You will have opportunities to learn about our groundbreaking graduate programs, meet our faculty and students, attend our weekly research seminar, and learn about our research facilities. This event brings together individuals from a variety of backgrounds: current undergraduate and masters students from many disciplines, practicing STEM educators, and professional engineers ready for a career pivot, to name a few.

 

We will have an online/distance event this year, and possibly a face-to-face option depending on demand and local conditions. Note that a limited number of travel grants are available for attendees, handled on a case-by-case basis if an on-campus event is held. For more information about the open house, see:

 

https://engineering.purdue.edu/ENE/Academics/Graduate/openhouse

If you cannot attend the open house but are interested in receiving invitations to virtual events, or you have any other questions, please contact:enegrad@purdue.edu

 

  1. EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Virtual Open House, Engineering Education Graduate Programs (M.S. and Ph.D) at the University of Cincinnati

 

Join us for a Virtual Open House to learn more about the Engineering Education Graduate Programs (M.S. and Ph.D) at the University of Cincinnati

October 18, 2021 – 5:00-6:30 PM EST

Register here

 

The Department of Engineering Education in the University of Cincinnati’s College of Engineering and Applied Science is accepting applications for M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Engineering Education to further the research and study of how to best educate engineering students at all levels. Graduate students will gain expertise in theories related to the teaching and learning of engineering, research methodologies, and advancement in their chosen technical engineering discipline. Specializations include higher education, pre-K-12 engineering education, or industry and workforce development.

 

  1. EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Envisioning Your Future Faculty Career in Engineering Education at Nebraska

 

Let’s dispel some myths about Nebraska! There are hidden gems amongst the fields and intellectual opportunities abound. Come learn about the vibrant and growing College of Engineering and the direction of the Discipline-Based Education Research Initiative. Get your questions answered about our open faculty position, including state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities, support for new hires, and the Lincoln and Omaha communities.

 

Position Announcement: https://employment.unl.edu/postings/74933

Date: October 8, 2021

Time: 2 PM EST / 1 PM CST / 11 AM PST

Registration Link:  https://unl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_85hAkVb_RK2djjk_1MAOhA

Contact: Grace Panther, grace.panther@unl.edu

 

  1. CALL FOR PROPOSALS: NSF Professional Formation of Engineers Program

 

The NSF Engineering (ENG) Directorate has launched a multi-year initiative, the Professional Formation of Engineers, to create and support an innovative and inclusive engineering profession for the 21st Century. The PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF) program has two goals: 1) Support research in the Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE), and 2) Increase the community of researchers conducting PFE research. PIs are expected to have little or no experience conducting social science or education research. The full proposal deadline date is November 9, 2021 (Second Tuesday in November, Annually Thereafter).

 

Related information:

Solicitation: https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?WT.z_pims_id=503603&ods_key=nsf20558

Program Page: https://beta.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/pfe-research-initiation-engineering-formation-pfe-rief

Program Contact: J. Kemi Ladeji-Osias jladejio@nsf.gov

 

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: NSF Engineering Education and Centers Reviewers

 

The engineering education cluster of the Division of Engineering Education and Centers seeks reviewers for upcoming panels in 2021 and 2022. Please use the following form to indicate your interest in serving as a reviewer. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NSF-EEC-2021

 

 

Position Announcements

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education, Technology and Innovation at Miami University

 

Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education, Technology and Innovation within the College of Engineering and Computing. The Associate Dean will serve as the college leader for undergraduate education and promote excellence to further Miami’s image and standing as a nationally recognized, student-centered public research university. For more information about Miami University, please visit Miami’s home page at https://miamioh.edu/. For more information about the College of Engineering and Computing, please visit https://miamioh.edu/cec/.

 

For more details and to apply:

https://jobs.miamioh.edu/cw/en-us/job/498881/associate-dean-of-undergraduate-education-technology-and-innovation

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor Position – School of Engineering Education, Purdue University

 

The School of Engineering Education (ENE) within the College of Engineering at Purdue University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor.  Purdue University seeks to attract exceptional candidates with interests and expertise in engineering education research focused on any level from pre-kindergarten through college and into engineering practice.  Successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in engineering, education, or a related discipline at the time of position start and demonstrate excellent potential to build an independent research program, as well as potential to educate and mentor students.  The successful candidate will conduct original research, advise graduate students, teach undergraduate (First-year Engineering, Multidisciplinary Engineering, or Interdisciplinary Engineering Studies programs) and graduate level courses, and perform service at the School, College, and University levels. Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to collaboration and interdisciplinarity, as well as diversity and inclusion.

Applications must be submitted electronically via this site:
https://career8.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=15439&company=purdueuniv. A background check is required for employment in this position. Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. 

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Civil Engineering Tenure Track Assistant and/or Associate Professor, University of Portland

 

The Civil Engineering (CE) Program at the University of Portland (UP) seeks a tenure-track assistant and/or associate professor to join a thriving academic community teacher-scholars in August 2022. We encourage applicants with expertise in structural, transportation, geotechnical, or construction engineering, preferably with knowledge in sustainable practices.  Rank of the appointment will be commensurate with qualifications.

 

Through small classes and labs, the CE program offers an accredited BSCE degree and a Master of Engineering degree, engaging students in the abilities, mindset, and knowledge for successful careers, service to the community, and graduate school.  This is an ideal environment for educators who are passionate about teaching and working in a student-centered community where a professional education is infused with the liberal arts. The curriculum includes active learning, hands-on collaborative projects, and a capstone project with industry partners, with opportunities for undergraduate research. Civil engineering enrollments are approximately 120 students across the full curricula.  A new 40,000+ square feet Innovation Center designed for cross-disciplinary collaboration and external partnerships is in final design and we expect newly renovated civil engineering laboratories within the next three years.

 

Please follow this link to a complete description with requirements and application for this position: https://up.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=70544 Candidates will be reviewed starting October 16, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.  Please contact our team at engineering@up.eduwith any questions.

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: The Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellowship at Purdue University College of Engineering

 

The goal of the Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at Purdue Engineering is to attract and prepare outstanding individuals with recently awarded PhDs for a career in engineering academia through interdisciplinary research, training, and professional development.

 

Applicants can (a) propose their own innovative research proposal and list potential Purdue co-advisors, or (b) choose to develop their proposal based on interdisciplinary topics already posted by faculty on the fellowship website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Research/GilbrethFellowships/ResearchProposals

 

Gilbreth Fellows are appointed for a two-year term, and receive an annual stipend of $70,000 and benefits. A $5,000 grant is also provided for professional development such as attending conferences or workshops and are mentored for their future academic careers through a variety of programs.

 

Applications are due October 31, 2021. Please follow this link to a complete description with requirements: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Research/GilbrethFellowships

 

  1. POSITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant/Associate Professor in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Prescott

 

The College of Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona, invites applications for multiple Assistant/Associate Professor positions in our Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Departments, to start as early as January 2022. The college is interested in candidates that will enhance our strengths and growth, with particular areas as noted within the departments below:

 

  • Aerospace Engineering – Preferred areas include spacecraft systems and design, aircraft design, engineering education, systems engineering, computer-aided design, flight research, unmanned aerial systems, and autonomous systems. Queries may be submitted to Dr. Mark Sensmeier at sensmeim@erau.edu.
  • Mechanical Engineering – Preferred areas include propulsion, robotics, energy systems, manufacturing, engineering education, systems engineering, and computer-aided design. Queries may be submitted to Prof. Andy Gerrick, at gerrickr@erau.edu.

 

The departments seek candidates with a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, an ability to perform applied research with undergraduate students, as well as dedication to service and collegiality. Successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate courses and laboratories, to collaborate with students on independent research, and to supervise student projects. While a Ph.D. in Engineering along with related experience is preferred, candidates with a Master’s Degree and significant industry experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Screening of applicants will begin immediately. Click on aerospace and mechanical engineering links above for more details on how to apply.

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor in Higher Education at Umeå University

 

The department of Science and Mathematics Education at Umeå University has an open position for a tenure-track assistant professor in Higher Education. The position comes with 75% research guaranteed for six years and a good chance of getting promoted to a tenured position afterwards. The successful applicant will also benefit from the generous vacation allotments and free health care in Sweden. Deadline for application is 30 September: https://www.umu.se/en/work-with-us/open-positions/tenure-track-position-as-assistant-professor-in-mathematics-science-or-technology-education-with-a-focus-on-higher-education_415492/

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Non-tenure Track Teaching Assistant Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at UNC Charlotte

 

The UNC Charlotte Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) invites applications for a non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor to teach undergraduate computer engineering courses and labs. Typical courses include computer programming in C++, digital logic, computer organization, and embedded systems.  Applicants must be able to actively contribute to undergraduate curriculum development activities and advising.

 

A PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent degree is desired; a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of five years’ experience may be considered.

 

Special Notes to Applicants: Candidates with teaching and/or educational research experience are especially encouraged to apply.  The period of the contract is negotiable and renewable.  Applications must be made electronically at https://jobs.uncc.edu (Position #001832). A complete application will include a cover letter that addresses the applicant’s interest in UNC Charlotte, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and list of three references. Review of applications will begin in September 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.  Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.  Candidates having demonstrated ability to contribute to diversity initiatives are encouraged to apply. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution.

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Faculty Position in the Department of Engineering Education at University at Buffalo

 

The Department of Engineering Education (DEE) at University at Buffalo (UB) invites candidates to apply for the positions of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor. The DEE was recently formed and will advance modern pedagogical tools and teaching methods including the field of online education. At the undergraduate level, the department offers a variety of SEAS courses including technical communication, engineering computations, statics, and dynamics. It is also the home of the multidisciplinary undergraduate Engineering Science Program.

We are particularly looking for candidates who can operate effectively in a team environment and in a diverse community of students and faculty and share our vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels, mentor graduate students, advise students at all levels and maintain an active research program.

The successful candidate for an Associate Professor or Full Professor position should have a record of scholarly accomplishments, teaching experience, and a sustained externally funded research program. We are particularly looking for candidates with a proven track record of publication and funding in engineering education, as well as experience in scaling and translation of engineering research to classroom practice. Applicants with expertise in any sub-discipline of engineering education will be considered.

 

For more information about the position, please see https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/30414. If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Swenson at jswenson@buffalo.edu.

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Teaching Faculty Position in the Department of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo

 

The Department of Engineering Education (DEE) at University at Buffalo (UB) invites candidates to apply for the position of Assistant Professor of Teaching (Lecturer), a non-tenure track lecturer position. The DEE was recently formed and will advance modern pedagogical tools and teaching methods including the field of online education. At the undergraduate level, the department offers a variety of SEAS courses including technical communication, engineering computations, statics, and dynamics.

We are particularly looking for candidates who can operate effectively in a team environment and in a diverse community of students and faculty and share our vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential.

Duties include teaching and development of engineering and applied science courses at both the undergraduate level; instruct academic small groups for freshman engineering students in fundamental math and science courses; formulate and implement student excellence initiatives, ABET objectives and diversity enhancement; assist in the analysis of student academic progress and retention; and contribute to assessment activities.

 

For more information about the position, please see https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/30400. If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Swenson at jswenson@buffalo.edu.

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Dean, Teaching & Learning and Director, The Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education, College of Engineering, Penn State

 

The Pennsylvania State University seeks an accomplished, creative leader to serve in the position of Assistant Dean for Teaching & Learning in the College of Engineering. The Assistant Dean will also serve as the Director of the Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education. The Assistant Dean will report to the Associate Dean for Education and Graduate Professional Programs and, as a member of the dean’s leadership team, will help maintain excellence and chart innovative directions in the educational experiences of undergraduate and graduate students and in holistic professional development programs for faculty.  The Assistant Dean will work in an exciting environment focused on innovation in engineering education with unique programs such as the Bernard M. Gordon Learning Factory and new facilities including design studios and maker spaces, which are being built as part of an extensive infrastructure enhancement program.  As Director of The Leonhard Center, the Assistant Dean will lead a team of dynamic, creative individuals who provide a wide range of educational support services and offer courses on teaching & learning and engineering communication.  Find out more about the position and apply here.

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor of Engineering Education, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

 

The College of Engineering (CoE) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (http://engineering.unl.edu) will be seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor in the area of engineering education. The College is building a cohort of discipline-based education research (DBER) faculty (http://engineering.unl.edu/DBER) to both establish national leadership in DBER in conjunction with the broader UNL DBER community and contribute to research-based transformations within their engineering academic units. CoE is particularly interested in those whose research primarily centers on engineering discipline-based teaching, learning, and assessment at the undergraduate level and who can extend their disciplinary-focused engineering education research to the K-12 and graduate levels.

 

The primary faculty appointment will be in one of two academic units in the College of Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering or Mechanical & Materials Engineering, depending on a candidate’s qualifications. Candidates will be expected to contribute to the academic programs in their CoE unit through teaching undergraduate courses as well as teaching graduate-level engineering education courses and supervising graduate research within the newly approved Unified PhD in Engineering – Specialization in Engineering Education Research program. Candidates will be expected to establish externally funded DBER programs and collaborate with researchers within CoE and beyond to study and transform engineering education through fundamental and applied research.

 

For more details and application requirements see requisition F_210116 (https://employment.unl.edu/postings/74933). Review of application materials will begin November 1, 2021 and continue until the positions are filled. For more information, please contact Dr. Heidi Diefes-Dux, Professor and Search Chair at heidi.diefes-dux@unl.edu.  If the November 1st date has passed, please contact Heidi Diefes-Dux to learn if new applications are still being considered.

 

As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. Seehttp://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.