Dear ERM members,
I hope you are doing well! It finally feels like Spring is truly here; I have daffodils popping up in my yard, and I’m looking forward to nicer weather and a break ahead.
I do want to highlight the 2022 PEER Collaborative National Workshop and Unconference announcement below. I attended and even helped plan this event when I was an early career faculty member and got a lot out of the peer mentoring and support through this network. I’d encourage folks to get connected with this group. Registration is free and involves a dinner and unconference immediately after the ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition.
I’ve got a sick kiddo at home, so this is a brief note just to say hello!
All my best,
Allison
ERM Announcements for 4/15/2022
General Announcements
CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS: Handbook of Engineering Ethics Education – Join the team of authors!
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Graduate Student Academic Job Search Workshop
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Engineering Faculty Supporting Undergraduate Mental Health
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Register (free) for the 2022 PEER Collaborative National Workshop and Unconference
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Survey for Dynamics or Statics Students on Statics Problem Solving
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: OrbitCamp June 13-24, Virtual, Free Registration
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: ASEE 2022 Event – Catalyzing Collaborations: Networking to build teams for NSF RIEF grants
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: NSF Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: NSF Workshop for EHR CAREER Applicants
Position Announcements
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Limited Term Appointment in Mechanical Engineering at Penn State Berks
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Lecturer in Career & Technology Teacher Education at New York City College of Technology
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Wake Forest University – Leadership and Character Visiting Scholar in the Department of Engineering
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Director of Assessment and Instructional Support, Leonhard Center, Penn State
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Teaching Assistant Professor CU-Boulder
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Academic Professional in Electrical & Computer Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Fellow in Learning Analytics and Educational Technology in the Department of Engineering Education at the University of Buffalo
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Position in Equity-Centered Engineering Education at University of Michigan
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Engineering Education Employment Opportunity at UTA
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Engineering Education with the NSF ASPIRE Engineering Research Center
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Associate in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Engineering Education at the University of Cincinnati
General Announcements
CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS: Handbook of Engineering Ethics Education – Join the team of authors!
Please consider contributing to the upcoming Handbook of Engineering Ethics Education, organized by a team of researchers from the Engineering Ethics Education special interest group of SEFI (the European Society for Engineering Education).
The deadline for expressing your interest in authoring a chapter is May 1st, 2022. Further information and link to the expression of interest form are both available via:
Handbook of Engineering Ethics Education: Join the team of authors!
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Graduate Student Academic Job Search Workshop
“OMG! I’m Graduating, Now What?”
Nearing the end of your doctoral degree can be a challenging time. Apart from having to wrap up program requirements, it is necessary to start thinking about the next step in your career and what type of job you hope to secure. Uncertainty about job opportunities within the engineering education field, what resources can help with the job application process, and how to select the best job for you can only add to the stress.
The STEER workshop is designed to help address these issues by providing an interactive session that will address job searching for those interested in engineering education research positions within Academia. These positions include research focused, teaching focused, and staff focused roles. Come out and learn about what types of job opportunities have been available for the last 5 academic year cycles, how faculty have been able to “craft” their own positions, and tips/tricks for navigating your way through the job application and decision making process.
Registration is limited to 100, Register here: https://forms.gle/sqhjB58NL26kFVnF7
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Engineering Faculty Supporting Undergraduate Mental Health
We are working to enhance our understanding of how undergraduate engineering students experience stress. Our project is focused on gaining a better understanding of how a culture of stress develops and is perpetuated in engineering programs. We will use this knowledge to develop resources and communities that can dismantle this culture and promote student wellbeing. Specifically, we are seeking information on how engineering faculty and staff perceive undergraduate engineering culture, particularly with regard to norms around stress and mental health.
We are seeking engineering faculty and staff who work with undergraduate engineering students. Participants will complete a 30–60-minute virtual interview via Zoom sharing experiences working with undergraduate engineering students. The interview will be used to improve student support systems and faculty training. Upon completion, participants will receive a $50 Amazon gift card.
If you are interested in participating in this study, please contact Eileen Johnson at emjohns4@illinois.edu.
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Register (free) for the 2022 PEER Collaborative National Workshop and Unconference
Are you a faculty (new hire, pre-tenure, tenured or mid-career) or staff member who is primarily evaluated on your engineering education work? Consider attending the PEER Collaborative National Workshop and Unconference for free!
The 2022 PEER Collaborative Unconference is scheduled to be back in person with the ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition in Minneapolis, MN, on Wednesday, June 29 (dinner) and Thursday, June 30 (unconference). This free event, uses informal “sessions” to address topics agreed on by participants. Examples of past “sessions” include mentoring graduate students, applying for external funding, building collaborations, and other topics. Specific locations and times are still TBD. If you can only make part of the unconference, still sign up! A link to register is on the PEER Collaborative website: https://www.peer-collaborative.org/
For questions about the event, please contact Kaela Martin (kaela.martin@erau.edu) or Todd Fernandez (todd.fernandez@bme.gatech.edu).
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Survey for Dynamics or Statics Students on Statics Problem Solving
Would you be willing to send the following to your students currently enrolled in statics? The NSF-study associated with this work is looking at how students approach problem solving in statics. The survey should take students approximately 10 – 15 minutes to complete. Feel free to forward the text below or simply share the links to the survey if willing.
Thanks in advance,
Kaela Martin (kaela.martin@erau.edu)
Want to help improve engineering mechanics instruction? Look no further!
We’re currently recruiting participants to complete a brief survey on statics problem solving approaches that will be used to ultimately improve statics instruction. The survey itself should take around 10 to 15 minutes.
This study, funded by NSF grant numbers 1927149 and 1927250 is being conducted by Dr. Elif Miskioğlu, Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at Bucknell University, Dr. Kaela Martin, Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, and Dr. Adam Carberry, Associate Professor in the Ira A. Fulton Polytechnic Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University.
Participation is entirely voluntary, involves minimal risk, and has no direct benefit to you. Results will be used to develop modifications for engineering education curriculum focused on producing better-prepared professional engineers.
More information on the study is provided in the first page of the survey, which can be accessed here:
https://bucknell.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cwrd0ywqZTNjjsG
or
https://bit.ly/StaticsSurvey21
Should you have questions or concerns at any time about the study and its procedures, please feel free to reach out to any member of the research team:
Dr. Elif Miskioğlu
Assistant Professor
Chemical Engineering
Bucknell University
(570)-577-1369
elif.miskioglu@bucknell.edu
Dr. Kaela Martin
Associate Professor
Aerospace Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott
(928)-777-6746
kaela.martin@erau.edu
Dr. Adam Carberry
Associate Professor
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
Arizona State University
(480)-727-5122
adam.carberry@asu.edu
For general questions regarding the rights of human subjects in research, please reach out to the chair of the coordinating Institutional Review Board, Matthew Slater of Bucknell University, at matthew.slater@bucknell.edu or 570-577-2767.
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: OrbitCamp June 13-24, Virtual, Free Registration
Please forward the following information to students (or colleagues) who may be interested in attending a free, virtual, summer camp on multi-body dynamics and trajectory design (OrbitCamp). Thanks!
Are you interested in trajectory design in cislunar space? Learn how trajectory design works in the Earth-Moon system and multi-body gravity fields at OrbitCamp, an asynchronous series of free, online modules designed for participants who have taken an undergraduate orbital mechanics class but have little or no experience with gravitational multi-body dynamics.
OrbitCamp will run June 13-24, 2022. We will also hold a series of virtual live events and seminars from experts to bring together the OrbitCamp community!
Register (for free!) at https://aub.ie/orbitcamp
Have questions? Contact Kaela Martin at kaela.martin@erau.edu
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: ASEE 2022 Event – Catalyzing Collaborations: Networking to build teams for NSF RIEF grants
Are you looking to find a mentor or mentee for an engineering education research project? Do you want to expand your engineering education network? Are you interested in working on an NSF PFE: RIEF grant? If so, we are excited to invite you to an event at ASEE 2022, Catalyzing Collaborations: Networking to build teams for NSF RIEF grants. This free event is designed to help you connect with other motivated engineering education researchers. We are looking for both mentors and mentees to attend in order to help find potential pairs or groups for the NSF: PFE RIEF grant. Experience in the field is not required to attend the event, as the goal is to help connect motivated and innovative individuals with one another in the engineering education community. Lunch will be provided at the event. This event will be held on Sunday, June 26 from 1:15 to 3 PM (Central Time).
This event is supported by the NSF for the purpose of exploring how engineering education researchers mentor engineering faculty on funded projects. Towards this goal, we aim to build a community for the NSF: PFE RIEF program and develop a networking opportunity for engineering faculty to find engineering education research mentors.
Mentees who are interested in attending the event should fill out this application form to be considered. Space is limited, and applications are due by Saturday, April 30, 2022. Limited funds for mentee stipends for pilot projects and other costs are available.
Mentors who are interested fill out this sign-up form by Saturday, April 30, 2022 for eligibility. Limited funds for conference registration for mentors are available.
Connect with the EMN EER Mentor Network
Twitter: @EERMentorNet
Ask to join our Slack or provide any comments or suggestions: eermentorsnetwork@gmail.com
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: NSF Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Please share the following information with your undergraduate networks.
Faculty in discipline-based education research (DBER) in engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) seek two undergraduate researchers to join a 10-week NSF REU summer program (June 1 – August 5, 2022) that introduces students to research in engineering education and builds research skills appropriate for any engineering field. For more information on DBER at UNL visit https://engineering.unl.edu/DBER/. Candidates should apply if they meet the following criteria:
Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Current undergraduate with at least one semester of coursework remining before obtaining BS
Applicants from all undergraduates are encouraged including freshman and sophomores
Students majoring in related fields engineering, education, psychology, etc.
Must be self-motivated, dependable, and capable of working independently as well as on a team.
Benefits include:
Competitive stipend of $6,000
Suite-style room and meal plan
Travel expenses to and from Lincoln, NE
Social and profession development events throughout the summer
…and more!
Application documents include: [1] Cover letter with interest in engineering education research, [2] Resume, [3] Unofficial transcripts, and [4] two letters of reference. Email application documents to Dr. Grace Panther (grace.panther@unl.edu). Applications are due April 29.
To inquire further about this position, please contact Dr. Grace Panther (grace.panther@unl.edu).
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: NSF Workshop for EHR CAREER Applicants
The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization. Activities pursued by early-career faculty should build a firm foundation for a lifetime of leadership in integrating education and research. NSF encourages submission of CAREER proposals from early-career faculty at all CAREER-eligible organizations and especially encourages women, members of underrepresented minority groups, and persons with disabilities to apply.
This virtual workshop is intended to provide guidance and mentorship to prospective CAREER applicants to the NSF Directorate for Education and Human Resources. It will serve as an opportunity for participants to gain a better understanding of the program, including eligibility requirements, the application process, and outcomes of past CAREER awardees, and for participants to interact with other applicants, former awardees, and NSF program officers.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 10, 2022, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Eastern time
Additional details and registration info: https://www.nsf.gov/events/event_summ.jsp?cntn_id=304843&org=EHR
Position Announcements
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Limited Term Appointment in Mechanical Engineering at Penn State Berks
Penn State Berks, located in Reading, PA, invites applications for a limited term appointment beginning August 2022 in Mechanical Engineering. For more information visit our website at https://berks.psu.edu/.
We are seeking candidates with a background and talent to teach Engineering Statics, MATLAB, Vibrations, and System Dynamics courses in the BS in Mechanical Engineering and BS in Electromechanical Engineering Technology programs. Teaching experience preferred in the mechanics, structures, and systems areas. This position carries a teaching load of twelve contact hours per semester.
Please apply online at :https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-Berks/Lecturer-or-Assistant-Teaching-Professor-in-Mechanical-Engineering_REQ_0000025795-1?shared_id=NjkyYjI5OTYtN2ZmZC00OTM2LWE3M2QtNzcyYjMwMWQ3NWY0
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Lecturer in Career & Technology Teacher Education at New York City College of Technology
New York City College of Technology (City Tech) invites applications for a Lecturer position in the Department of Career & Technology Teacher Education (CTTE), to begin in the fall 2022 semester. This is a full-time position that leads to a certificate of continuous employment. The CTTE department is part of the School of Professional Studies. The department currently offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Career & Technical Teacher Education and in Technology Teacher Education. CTTE also offers initial certificates in Career & Technical Teacher Education and Technology Teacher Education. The program is currently being considered for accreditation by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). The successful candidate is expected to be committed to excellence in teaching and contribute to the CTTE Department, the School of Professional Studies, the College, and the University, in service of their missions. The preferred qualifications for a successful candidate include:
· A master’s degree or higher in STEM education, technology education, industrial technology, science education, engineering education, computer science, or a related field is preferred. Applications are encouraged in other relevant specializations.
· At least 3 years of P-12 teaching experience is preferred.
· Higher education teaching experience is also preferred, ideally in a multicultural environment.
· Previous experience as a clinical supervisor or fieldwork supervisory experience is also a plus.
For more information and to apply:
https://cuny.jobs/brooklyn-ny/lecturer-career-and-technology-teacher-education/BB1D4B40E2674048A28DC2675F712382/job/
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Wake Forest University – Leadership and Character Visiting Scholar in the Department of Engineering
The Department of Engineering and Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University seek an experienced Visiting Scholar to support leadership and character learning activities and scholarly efforts in Engineering. The Visiting Scholar position is a staff position with service, research, and teaching responsibilities. The Visiting Scholar will be expected to support the Engineering faculty with leadership and character expertise; host faculty development workshops to support the role of character and virtues in engineering; produce scholarship for public and scholarly audiences on character-based leadership, professionalism, and/or professional identity formation in engineering; and contribute to the development, assessment, and support the dissemination of character-related modules embedded across the engineering curriculum. Commensurate with their qualifications and expertise, the Visiting Scholar will teach or co-teach core and elective engineering courses, including supporting the senior capstone design experience. The Visiting Scholar will also advise the Chair of the Department on integrating character-development learning opportunities throughout the student experience and aligning existing character development efforts. The Visiting Scholar will build relationships among faculty, staff, and students and join the Engineering Chair and other engineering faculty in facilitating industry partnerships that can support community engaged projects that develop the leadership and character of engineering students. Collaborating with the Engineering Chair, other Engineering faculty, and the Program for Leadership and Character, and leveraging an existing departmental award by the Kern Family Foundation’s Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN), the Visiting Scholar will work with faculty and staff to build a departmental culture focused on leadership and character.
This is a three-year, grant-funded position supported by a multi-year grant from the Kern Family Foundation. Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. Located in Winston-Salem, NC (“The City of Arts and Innovation”), the University has a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world, as indicated by the motto Pro Humanitate (for humanity), which encourages students to develop the qualities of human character needed to serve humanity. With the aim to educate the whole person, the University has established an innovative Program for Leadership and Character that plans creative programming and courses to help students develop the character needed to lead in an increasingly complex world. The Program is based on cutting-edge academic research on leadership and character, including research conducted by Wake Forest faculty in various fields who are leading experts on the study of character. Over the last few years, the Program has received major grants and gifts to develop leaders of character at Wake Forest and support other colleges and universities who seek to promote leadership and character on their campuses. A major grant from the Kern Family Foundation is now supporting a significant expansion of the Program’s work in Wake Forest’s professional schools and pre-professional programs. In collaboration with the Program, the Department of Engineering has received two prior grants from the Kern Family Foundation to support the integration of character into engineering education and build connections between character and entrepreneurial mindset. This new grant will build on and expand these ongoing efforts. For more on the Program for Leadership and Character, refer to https://leadershipandcharacter.wfu.edu/. For more on the Department of Engineering, refer to https://engineering.wfu.edu/.
Please submit a cover letter; a resumé or curriculum vitae; and the contact information for three professional references. Applications will be processed from February 2022 until the position is filled. The start date will be July 1, 2022.
For more information and to apply: https://wfu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Staff_Career_Website_live/job/Winston-Salem-NC/Leadership-and-Character-Visiting-Scholar-in-the-Department-of-Engineering_R0004314
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Director of Assessment and Instructional Support, Leonhard Center, Penn State
The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) seeks a creative individual to serve in the position of Director of Assessment and Instructional Support (AIS) in the Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education. The Leonhard Center has been a critical source of educational innovation, assessment, and education-related faculty development in the College of Engineering at Penn State for more than 30 years. The Director of Assessment and Instructional Support will provide leadership across the College of Engineering for initiatives relating to teaching and learning by working with faculty members and departments. In addition, the individual will provide leadership for both funded and unfunded educational-related projects.
The ideal applicant will possess a PhD in engineering education, educational psychology, higher education, or a related field. In addition, the ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of experience with teaching faculty development, preferably in STEM fields. Additional qualifications include strong knowledge of the disciplinary trends in engineering education, knowledge of faculty development including holistic faculty development, and strong research and assessment skills. Knowledge of research and topics relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion as they apply to faculty development are highly desirable.
To apply, go to https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Academic/details/Director-of-Assessment-and-Instructional-Support_REQ_0000027340.
For more information, contact Sarah Zappe at ser163@psu.edu.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Teaching Assistant Professor CU-Boulder
The Integrated Design Engineering (IDEN) program at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for full-time instructors to teach undergraduate courses. Subjects will include, but are not limited to, Engineering Tools and Analysis (including MATLAB and labs with data acquisition, which evolved from the Wright State Math model) and hands-on First-Year Engineering Projects. The IDEN (formerly Engineering Plus) program offers a Bachelor of Science degree accredited under the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) general criteria. IDEN integrates traditional engineering disciplines such as Aerospace, Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering with a multi-disciplinary and design-based approach. IDEN also partners with the award-winning Integrated Teaching and Learning Program to deliver hands-on, design rich engineering curriculum to students throughout the College of Engineering and Applied Science. This is a non-tenure track appointment. Intended start date August 2022. The IDEN program and the University of Colorado Boulder are 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. Applications received by April 10, 2022, will receive full consideration; applications will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled.
Link to the full ad and to apply: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=37954
Contact: Angela Bielefeldt, Search Committee Chair, angela.bielefeldt@colorado.edu
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Academic Professional in Electrical & Computer Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology
The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, invites applications for an Academic Professional position. This will be a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position responsible for teaching two to three ECE courses per year, collaborating with the assessment team to provide education and research support, developing methods to automate and improve scheduling and faculty workload processes, and assisting the senior associate chair in managing other operational tasks associated with the school’s academic programs.
The successful candidate will be hired at the rank — Associate Academic Professional, Academic Professional, Senior Academic Professional, or Principal Academic Professional — commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and with Institute and University System of Georgia policies. A terminal degree in an appropriate field is required; in rare and extraordinary circumstances, qualifications may be based on demonstrably successful related experience (exception has to be expressly approved by the President). A Ph.D. in ECE, or a related field, or additional experience in ABET and SACS accreditation would be a plus.
For additional information, please contact Linda Dillon (linda.dillon@ece.gatech.edu) or apply at https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=3000&JobOpeningId=239442&PostingSeq=1
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Fellow in Learning Analytics and Educational Technology in the Department of Engineering Education at the University of Buffalo
The Department of Engineering Education, in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at University at Buffalo (UB), SUNY and Explore Interactive (EI), a start-up focusing on innovative educational technologies for engineering education, invite candidates to apply for the position of Postdoctoral Fellowship. This Postdoctoral opportunity, part of the Innovative Postdoctoral Entrepreneurial Research Fellowship (I-PERF) is funded through the National Science Foundation (NSF) and American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). This specific fellowship is being hosted by UB and EI as part of a funded project seeking to develop a comprehensive, collaborative, and adaptive augmented reality application to support elementary students to learn engineering design. This is a one-year Postdoctoral fellowship with opportunity for extension that offers an exciting and unique experience working at the crossroads of Industry, Entrepreneurship, and University Research.
The successful candidate will support ongoing research and entrepreneurship endeavors in the described areas through:
· Development and test data collection instruments.
· Collaborate across entrepreneurial and development teams to create a shared vision and integrated action-plan
· Creation and submission of research protocols for ethics review.
· Execution and/or supervision of data collection, quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis
· Leading and assisting team members on scholarly dissemination
For more information, please contact Dr. Corey Schimpf at schimpf2@buffalo.edu. You can apply here (but it requires registration at NSF site, so feel free to contact if you want more information first): https://iperfapp.asee.org/company#/jobs/290
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Position in Equity-Centered Engineering Education at University of Michigan
A team of faculty and staff in the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan are researching and developing original case study materials that promote equity-centered engineering learning outcomes for undergraduates in the College of Engineering (refer to interview with the CoE Dean about equity-centered engineering here). This project includes finding suitable case studies, developing case study instructional materials, researching approaches for integration of materials, supporting instructors in implementation of materials into courses, and investigating student conceptions and reactions to case study materials.
The faculty leadership team, which includes Dr. James Holly, Jr., Dr. Shanna Daly, and Dr. Steve Skerlos, seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow to contribute to this initiative. The Postdoctoral Fellow will contribute to:
Literature synthesis of multiple-pathway curriculum approaches
Curriculum development of equity-centered engineering cases studies
Development of implementation strategy and supporting instructional materials
Development of data collection instruments
Submission of research protocols for ethics review
Data collection through interviews, focus groups, and observations with students and instructors
Analysis and dissemination of data for publication and refinement of curricular approaches
Required Qualifications: Candidates should have a PhD in education, engineering education, or a related field. Qualified candidates will have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), strong qualitative research skills, and experience working in equity-focused teaching or research. Candidates should have excellent organizational and time-management skills and strong interpersonal skills, including the capacity to offer thoughtful and clear guidance on research and curriculum projects. The applicant will be expected to work independently, provide leadership to an interdisciplinary team, and work towards completing case study iteration cycles based on findings developed during the project.
Expected start date: Between June 1 and September 1, 2022
Appointment Type: Term (12 months) with a possible renewal
Instructions to Apply: Applications should include a CV and a statement of research interests. Qualified candidates may be asked to submit at least two letters of reference, if they are strongly being considered for the position. Applications should be sent by May 1, to DEIJcases@umich.edu. Evaluation of candidates will begin immediately, and continue until filled. Questions about the position can also be sent to DEIJcases@umich.edu.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy: COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine. This includes those working remotely. More information on this new policy is available on the Campus Blueprint website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.
About the College of Engineering: Michigan Engineering seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitments to serve the diverse people of Michigan, fulfill the College’s Guiding Principles, and sustain the excellence of the College of Engineering. To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion visit: https://www.engin.umich.edu/about/diversity/. To learn more about the College of Engineering strategic vision visit: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Engineering Education Employment Opportunity at UTA
The Engineering Conocimiento research group at the University of Texas at San Antonio, led by Dr. Alex Mejia, is seeking applicants for a one-year postdoctoral research associate position to work on the National Science Foundation CAREER grant: “Breaking the Tradition of Silence through Conocimiento and Consciousness Raising among Latinx Engineers.” The postdoctoral research associate will join Dr. Mejia’s research team to generate knowledge on how Latino/a/x engineers make meaning of their experiences and adversity throughout their engineering pathways, and how these meanings may provide a
heightened sense of agency to persevere as they acknowledge themselves as holders and creators of knowledge. This study follows an anthropological approach to (re)define the Latino/a/x engineer consciousness and uncover the multiple intersectional identities that dispel the myth of the Latinx Monolith. The abstract for this project can be found at: https://bit.ly/33L9veM
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct and analyze interviews, focus groups, and observational work to interpret collected data and produce project reports
Develop workshop materials and events related to the project
Conduct research on institutional documentation as needed for the project
Contribute to the writing of peer-reviewed conference papers and journal articles consistent with the grant
Represent the research team at conferences and events
Provide leadership on innovative opportunities related to the grant (e.g., work with undergraduate students, interpreting policies, dissemination of the work, etc.)
Assisting in instruction if appropriate
Collaborate with other team members to develop synergistic opportunities
Required Qualifications: A Ph.D. in any engineering or closely related discipline (e.g., Science and Technology Studies, STEM Education) with demonstrated experience in engineering education contexts. The candidates will also have demonstrated experience in qualitative research.
Desired Qualifications
Bilingual: English/Spanish
Experience in collaborative, multi-investigator research environments
Experience with curriculum development and workshop facilitation
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is a Hispanic Serving Institution located in San Antonio, Texas – the nation’s seventh largest city and one of the fastest growing in the country. UTSA is also one of only about 20 universities nationally that are both Hispanic Serving Institutions and classified as Tier One for research. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other marginalized communities, UTSA is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity.
To apply for this position, please submit the following in a single PDF file to alex.mejia@utsa.edu
Your curriculum vitae
Your research statement/plans (2 pages max)
Statement of how you fit with the goals of the project and research goals described above (2 pages max)
For additional information, please contact Dr. Alex Mejia at alex.mejia@utsa.edu
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Engineering Education with the NSF ASPIRE Engineering Research Center
The NSF ASPIRE (Advancing Sustainability through Powered Infrastructure for Roadway Electrification) Engineering Research Center (https://aspire.usu.edu) is seeking a Postdoc to engage in research design and execution of projects related to the Center. The position is 40 hours per week with a possible duration of three years, contingent upon successful performance each year. Application review begins immediately, with a flexible intended start date between now and August 2022.
For more information and to apply: https://careers.purdue.edu/job/West-Lafayette-Post-Doc-Research-Assistant-IN-47906/870717300/
If you have questions, please contact Donna Riley, riley@purdue.edu
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Associate in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech
The Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech seeks applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to take on a leadership role within the S-STEM Organizational Partnerships Research Hub. This new research hub funded by the National Science Foundation and based at Virginia Tech will focus on inter- and intra-institutional partnerships that systematically support low-income engineering students. The Postdoctoral Associate will work closely with the VT Hub leadership team (Drs. David Knight, Walter Lee, Jake Grohs, Sarah Rodriguez, and Bev Watford) on overall hub coordination, will help spearhead much of the new data collection and integration around organizational partnerships that support low-income engineering students, and will engage in all analysis and dissemination activities. The Hub’s integrated core activities, each designed to engage the full institutional diversity of NSF’s S-STEM programs with a core element focused on low-income engineering students, will include the following: 1) organizational partnerships community of practice building, with activities including research accelerator grants and summer research institutes, 2) cross-S-STEM program data collection and integration, and 3) broad dissemination of easy-to-access products (e.g., research, policy, and practice briefs) as well as traditional scholarly output (e.g., journal articles). The Postdoctoral Associate will be a key member of our VT Hub leadership team for all of these activities and will join the vibrant, collaborative Department of Engineering Education community.
For more details, please visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/519862/postdoctoral-associate
Application review will begin April 25, 2022. Questions can be directed to David Knight at dbknight@vt.edu.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Engineering Education at the University of Cincinnati
The College of Engineering and Applied Science, Department of Engineering Education at the University of Cincinnati is accepting applications to hire a Postdoctoral Fellow who is a self-motivated individual, ready to engage in Engineering Education research. The overall mission of the research endeavor is to advance the understanding of, and create new knowledge applicable to, the following areas within engineering education: Epistemologies, Learning Mechanisms, Learning Systems and Diversity and Inclusiveness, and Assessment. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: assist with grant management; proposal preparation; data collection and analysis; and manuscript preparation. If warranted, may be asked to attend professional conferences and meetings.
A successful candidate expected to have: 1) Ph.D. or Ed.D. required in Engineering Education, Educational Research, or closely related field; 2) an in-depth knowledge of educational research; 3) good oral and written communication skills; and 3) the ability to work and collaborate effectively with students, faculty and staff from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds. Preferred qualifications include: 1) an undergraduate/graduate degree in a specific Engineering or Science discipline; 2) knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methodologies; 3) knowledge of rating scale analysis (using item response theory), traditional psychometric analysis, requiring a proficiency in SPSS, SAS, LISREL, TestFact, R, Python, Tableau or similar data analysis software; and knowledge of (or be willing to learn) SQL (language to query data bases), PHP, HTML, and Python (scripting language) to retrieve data from various data sources.
For more information and access to the application please use the following link: https://jobs.uc.edu/job-invite/81035/
Contact P.K. Imbrie, pk.imbrie@uc.edu
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