ERM Announcements, October 3, 2022

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Hello everyone,

 

I trust you and your loved ones are well wherever you currently are. It is beginning to look and feel like Fall here in Southwest Virginia, let’s break out our favourite sweaters and hoodies and cue pumpkin flavoured everything if you care for that kind of stuff. I will continue to keep my comments about this to myself.

 

There are a whole lot of announcements in this email (i.e. it is pretty long), several cool job opportunities and open house invitations, so pace yourself.

 

Please distribute broadly to anyone you think could benefit from these postings.

 

Cheers,

Nicole Pitterson

 

ERM Announcements for 10/03/2022

General Announcements

 

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Purdue School of Engineering Education Graduate Program Open House

 

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Fall 2022 Open House – Florida International University Engineering and Computing Education Ph.D. Program

 

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION:Ohio State Department of Engineering Education Virtual Open House

 

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Mental Health and Wellness Community Gatherings

 

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Rowan University: Engineering Education Graduate Program (Ph.D) Fall 2022 Virtual Open House

 

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

 

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION:University of Michigan Engineering Education Research: Prospective Student Open House (HYBRID)

 

Position Announcements

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:Assistant Professor of Instruction of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Florida

 

  1. POSITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT: Two open positions: San Francisco State University School of Engineering – Assistant Professor in Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:Department Chair Search: Department of Engineering Education at OSU

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:Lafayette College TT Position in Engineering, Social Justice, and Inclusive STEM Studies.

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Engineering Education at University of Connecticut

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant/Associate Professor of Engineering at Harvey Mudd College

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Tenure-Track Faculty Position, Workforce Education at the University of Georgia

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Visiting Assistant Professor Position in Eng. Education at Purdue University

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor, Fundamentals of Engineering Program, West Virginia University

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Post-doctoral position with MEERCat Purdue (https://bit.ly/meercat-post-doc)

 

General Announcements

 

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Purdue School of Engineering Education Graduate Program Open House

 

When: October 27-28, 2022

Where: Purdue University West Lafayette campus and virtually over zoom

Cost: Free event. Travel grants are available for on-campus participants

 

Considering a doctoral degree in Engineering Education? Take the first step and join us at our Annual Fall Open House on October 27-28, 2022. The day and a half event will have a hybrid format, accepting both virtual and on-campus participants. Travel grants are available. The Open House includes many opportunities to learn about Purdue’s PhD program in Engineering Education: a program overview, a seminar, meetings with faculty and current graduate students, and a Q&A session. Find details and register at https://engineering.purdue.edu/ENE/Academics/Graduate/openhouse

 

 

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Fall 2022 Open House – Florida International University Engineering and Computing Education Ph.D. Program

 

The School of Universal Computing, Construction, and Engineering Education (SUCCEED) was formed in 2018 as the first engineering and computing education department at a minority-serving institution. SUCCEED is home to an Engineering and Computing Education PhD program where students conduct and direct research in engineering and/or computing education. Students also develop skills as educators and address critical issues facing engineering and computing education, especially in equity, diversity, and inclusion. This program seeks to develop students for a diverse set of professional trajectories both inside and outside university/college settings.

 

We invite you to learn more about our program by attending our open house for our Engineering and Computing Education Ph.D. program in October. Participants are invited to attend on-campus October 14, or virtually on October 13. Both versions of the open house will provide an overview of the program, an overview of the application process, and opportunities to meet current graduate students and SUCCEED faculty.

To learn more, coordinate travel logistics, or RSVP for the virtual event you can contact us at eced-gpd@fiu.edu .

 

 

 

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION:Ohio State Department of Engineering Education Virtual Open House

Mark your calendars! The Department of Engineering Education (EED) at The Ohio State University (OSU) is excited to announce our fifth annual Graduate Program Open House! Join us virtually on Thursday, November 3, from 5:00-6:30pm for Zoom panel discussions about our groundbreaking research, teaching innovations, faculty advising, and our growing PhD program. Meet faculty, staff, and current PhD students to learn about their experiences and get your questions answered. Back by popular demand this year…the Columbus Concierge! The Columbus Concierge will help you connect with attractions, restaurants, museums, exciting industry opportunities, and more in the 14th largest U.S. city of Columbus, Ohio! Additionally, we invite you to join us one hour prior to the Open House for our virtual Research Seminar. For more information, please contact Dr. Ana Casado at casado.1@osu.edu. To register and receive a Zoom link for the Open House, click here: EED Virtual Open House RSVP. We can’t wait to see you in person, so we’re also planning a Visit Day in Spring after initial admissions decisions are made.

 

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Mental Health and Wellness Community Gatherings

Are you interested in gathering to talk about mental health and wellness in engineering? The Mental Health and Wellness in Engineering Virtual Community is an informal, approximately monthly meeting to discuss topics of mental health and wellness and initiate collaborations. All are welcome. Topics and discussions, as well as event days and times, will rotate each month. You are welcome to attend as many or as few sessions that make sense for your schedule. Join us on Zoom for monthly discussions starting this October. Sign up here!

 

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Rowan University: Engineering Education Graduate Program (Ph.D) Fall 2022 Virtual Open House

We invite prospective graduate students to join the faculty and current graduate students from Rowan University’s Experiential Engineering Education Department (ExEEd) for a virtual open house on Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm EDT (UTC-4). The virtual open house will provide an overview of the Ph.D. in Engineering program with a concentration in Engineering Education at Rowan University. It will also introduce prospective students to the various research focus areas for faculty within the department, and provide an opportunity to meet some of the current graduate students and learn more about their experiences in the program. Follow up one-on-one sessions may be requested with individual faculty members if interested. More information about the graduate program in ExEEd at Rowan can be found here. To register please complete the following brief survey: https://rowan.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Da1ukn2gG0kxaC

 

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

The 2022 Engineering Education Systems and Design Virtual Open House will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2022 from 9 am – 12:30 pm MST. Join us to learn how you can become an exemplary scholar dedicated to transforming the engineering education ecosystem. Activities will include getting to know ASU and the EESD program; interacting with current faculty; and interacting with current students. Interested prospective students can use the following link to REGISTER. Use the following link for more information on the ASU EESD PhD program. Please direct questions to Program Chair Adam Carberry, adam.carberry@asu.edu.

  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION:University of Michigan Engineering Education Research: Prospective Student Open House (HYBRID)

We are excited to invite all interested students to attend an open house to learn about the UM’s graduate program in Engineering Education Research (EER). UM’s EER program represents a unique, interdisciplinary model: EER Ph.D. students (who enjoy a full funding package) are part of a college-wide program, while several tenure-line EER faculty are embedded within the traditional engineering departments. The integrated nature of the program allows the EER faculty and their research groups to be well-integrated with the traditional engineering disciplines, and it provides students a better opportunity to engage in innovative research and make scholarly contributions to the engineering education community. More information about the program is available at our EER website (https://eer.engin.umich.edu/). We will be hosting a Hybrid Open House on Thursday and Friday, 11/03/22 and 11/04/22. Students from all institutions are invited to attend, whether in-person or by Zoom (a zoom link will be emailed prior to the program). Participants will hear about the EER graduate program, meet faculty and graduate students, tour the beautiful University of Michigan campus, and learn about career opportunities as an UM graduate in this field. For participants who travel within the U.S., a limited number of travel grants are available to offset the costs of traveling to Ann Arbor, so please register soon. Note that we highly encourage applicants to the EER graduate program to have Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in a traditional engineering discipline. Please register to attend at this open house registration site (tinyurl.com/2022EERUM) and please forward this link to any friends who may be interested. Email us for more information at eerprogram@umich.edu

Position Announcements

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:Assistant Professor of Instruction of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Florida

 

The Department of Mechanical Engineering (https://www.usf.edu/engineering/me/) at the University of South Florida invites applications for a non-tenure track full-time position at the Assistant Professor of Instruction level starting during academic year 2023-24. Applicants in the areas of Mechanical Engineering discipline are encouraged to apply for this position. This position requires an earned doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. Some of the desired expertise include demonstrated teaching experience at the university level in thermal systems and heat transfer, programming (MATLAB), computational methods, thermodynamics, student design projects, and development of new undergraduate mechanical engineering laboratory experiments.  For more details and to apply for the job, please visit: https://gems.usf.edu:4440/psc/gemspro-tam/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=30987&PostingSeq=1

 

 

  1. POSITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT: Two open positions: San Francisco State University School of Engineering – Assistant Professor in Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

 

The School of Engineering at San Francisco State University invites applicants for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions: one in Computer Engineering and a second in Mechanical Engineering, beginning August 9, 2023. The School seeks individuals with a background in Computer Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity, equity, inclusion, and excellence of the academic community.

 

San Francisco State University is located in San Francisco – one of the world’s most vibrant, beautiful, and diverse cities. San Francisco is the world’s flagship hub for technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship, as well as a thriving center for arts and culture. San Francisco State University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian-American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). San Francisco State University is a member of the California State University (CSU) system and serves a diverse student body of 27,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The mission of San Francisco State University is to create and maintain an environment for learning that promotes respect for and appreciation of scholarship, freedom, human diversity, and the cultural mosaic of the City of San Francisco and the Bay Area; to promote excellence in instruction and intellectual accomplishment; and to provide broadly accessible higher education for residents of the region and state, as well as the nation and world.

 

For more information and to apply for the Computer Engineering position, please visit:

https://www.higheredjobs.com/faculty/details.cfm?JobCode=178080952&Title=Assistant%20Professor%2C%20Computer%20Engineering

 

For more information and to apply for the Mechanical Engineering position, please visit:

https://www.higheredjobs.com/faculty/details.cfm?JobCode=178080951&Title=Assistant%20Professor%2C%20Mechanical%20Engineering

 

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:Department Chair Search: Department of Engineering Education at OSU

 

The Department of Engineering Education (EED) (https://eed.osu.edu) at The Ohio State University (OSU) (https://www.osu.edu) is searching for a new department chair.

 

The new chair should be a bold leader who can envision innovative ways for the department to educate the next generation of diverse engineering leaders. It is anticipated that the EED will grow in size and influence over the next 5 to 10 years. Through their strong record of ethical behavior, integrity and transparency, the chair will need to cultivate and sustain an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment that encourages people to meet their full potential, including through faculty and staff development, hiring and retention, and undergraduate and graduate student recruitment and retention. The chair, who reports to the Dean of the College of Engineering, will be responsible for all administrative, budgetary, and personnel decisions within the EED, and will be responsible for leadership, management, and strategic vision for the next phase of the EED’s growth.

If you or someone you know is interested in applying, please visit the official job ad located here: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/21530.

 

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:Lafayette College TT Position in Engineering, Social Justice, and Inclusive STEM Studies.

 

The Lafayette College Engineering Studies Program invites applications for a new full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on Engineering, Social Justice, and inclusive STEM studies to begin Academic Year 2023-2024. The program is a leader in undergraduate engineering education, offering a unique, interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts degree in engineering at an undergraduate-only liberal arts college that offers four ABET-accredited BS engineering degrees. The new faculty member will teach courses at the intersections of engineering, public policy, and inclusive STEM studies. This position will help to expand the Program’s course offerings and research related to engineering and social justice, inclusive practices in engineering education, questions of identity in the engineering design process, and/or equity and inclusion in the implementation of technologies for the public good. The position is integral to the strategic direction of our new Hanson Center for Inclusive STEM Education and represents an exciting opportunity to help shape the scope and impact of this interdisciplinary center as well as the Program, Engineering Division, and College.

Preferred candidates will hold at least one degree in engineering (undergraduate and/or graduate) and, by July 1, 2023, will have received a Ph.D. in engineering or other field that prepares them for this interdisciplinary position, such as Engineering Education, Science and Technology Studies (STS), and Engineering and Public Policy. The teaching load is five courses per year (four in the faculty member’s first year), including sharing teaching responsibilities for the required Engineering and Public Policy course and offering electives from the candidate’s area of expertise. Two of those five courses will be in Inclusive STEM Studies (accessible to students from all majors) in coordination with the Hanson Center for Inclusive STEM Education. Candidates can find more information about the Engineering Studies Program (http://es.lafayette.edu/) and Hanson Center (https://hanson.lafayette.edu/) at their websites.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, 1-2-page statement of teaching philosophy and interests, 1-2-page statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference through Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/110333). The successful candidate will explain clearly how their scholarly approaches connect engineering and society, while demonstrating the potential to develop a research program that involves undergraduate students in meaningful research experiences and produces publications in peer-reviewed journals. Particular consideration will be given to candidates with teaching experience and/or experience conducting research with undergraduate students. Application materials should demonstrate the applicant’s commitment to teaching engineering in a liberal arts environment and address how the applicant’s teaching, research, and/or service will support Lafayette’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2022, with applications accepted until the position is filled.

Lafayette College is a small, private undergraduate-only institution located within 70 miles of New York and Philadelphia. It is committed to creating a diverse community where all members of the College share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. Lafayette has been a leader of formalized undergraduate engineering education since 1866. Since its inception, the engineering division has emphasized superior education in engineering and the liberal arts, placing a strong emphasis on student-faculty interaction. The ASEE lists Lafayette engineering among the top 10 in the nation for women on the faculty and among the top 20 for Bachelor’s degrees awarded to women. In recent years the engineering programs have been ranked in the top 15 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report among undergraduate-focused institutions. Lafayette is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.

 

Questions about the position should be directed to Prof. Benjamin Cohen, Search Committee Chair, at cohenb@lafayette.edu. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

 

 

  1. POSITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT:Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Engineering Education at University of Connecticut

 

The University of Connecticut (UConn) is pleased to invite applications for an open-rank, tenured, or tenure-track faculty position in the School of Engineering with a focus on Engineering Education Research.  Candidates may have a background in any of the engineering disciplines represented in the School (see https://www.engr.uconn.edu/), in addition to Engineering Education, STEM Education, or another closely related area. Discipline-Based Education Research (DBER) is a growing area of interest at UConn, with discipline-based education researchers across several science and engineering disciplines. There is a strong track record of educational research on campus, and partnerships with educational researchers in the nationally recognized Neag School of Education are common (https://education.uconn.edu/). Discipline-based education researchers on campus also collaborate with the University’s Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) (https://cetl.uconn.edu).

 

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to research and scholarship through extramural funding, high-quality publications, impact as measured through citations, and national recognition such as honorific awards. The successful candidate will share a deep commitment to the development and implementation of effective instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels, the development of new and innovative courses and instruction methods in their core discipline as well as in Engineering Education, and mentoring of students in research, outreach, and professional development. Successful candidates will also be expected to broaden participation among members of under-represented groups; demonstrate through research, teaching, and/or public engagement the commitment to, and support of, diversity in the learning experience; integrate multicultural experiences into instructional methods and research tools; and provide leadership in developing pedagogical techniques designed to meet the needs of diverse learning styles and intellectual interests.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An earned Ph.D. in an engineering discipline, including engineering education, STEM education, or a closely related field; a proven record of excellence in teaching; and, depending on rank and experience, a demonstrated track record (or potential thereof) of successful research and scholarship, and a deep commitment to promoting diversity through their academic and research programs. Equivalent international degrees are acceptable.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated experience in educational research methods as applied to engineering and higher education settings. Educational research in areas of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion as they intersect with elements of engineering education are especially welcome. An outstanding record (or potential thereof) of research and scholarship excellence; commitment to effective teaching, integrating technology into instruction, online instruction; the ability to contribute through research, teaching, and/or public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience.

 

TO APPLY

Please apply online to Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22171 and submit the following application materials:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Research and scholarship statement (innovative concepts that will form the basis of academic career, experience in proposal development, mentorship of graduate students, etc.)
  • Teaching statement (including teaching philosophy, teaching experience, commitment to effective learning, concepts for new course development, etc.)
  • Commitment to diversity statement (including broadening participation, integrating multicultural experiences in instruction and research and pedagogical techniques to meet the needs of diverse learning styles, etc.)
  • Sample journal articles or books
  • Contact for 3 references (name and email, no actual letters required at this stage)

 

Evaluation of applicants will begin immediately and continue through the fall semester. Applications received by December 1, 2022, will receive full consideration. For more information regarding the School of Engineering, please visit the website at https://engr.uconn.edu . Please direct any questions to Prof. Dan Burkey (daniel.burkey@uconn.edu)

 

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant/Associate Professor of Engineering at Harvey Mudd College

 

Harvey Mudd College invites applications for multiple open field tenure-track faculty positions in our General Engineering program. The Department of Engineering seeks a cohort of new colleagues with experience and knowledge in applications of engineering who can excel in teaching a broadly-based undergraduate curriculum focused on design, signals and systems, and engineering science. Candidates working at the interfaces of engineering disciplines who can help students to make connections across fields are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, professional growth, and promoting equity and inclusion among diverse students and colleagues. A Ph.D. or equivalent (terminal) degree in engineering or a closely related field is required. Industrial or other practical experience in the field is valued. We especially seek candidates from the fields of biomedical engineering, robotics/autonomy, and electrical engineering. The appointments are anticipated to be at the assistant or associate professor level.

 

Teaching opportunities include the department’s required courses in engineering sciences, participation on teaching teams in the design and systems engineering sequences, supervising sponsored projects in the Engineering Clinic program, and developing courses in the applicant’s area of specialty. All faculty at Harvey Mudd College contribute to the college’s Core Curriculum, which includes courses from each department, a first-year course in writing, and a course centered on the relationship between science and society. Candidates should provide evidence of excellence in teaching and their ability to increase students’ general and multidisciplinary engineering

skills.

 

Harvey Mudd is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college emphasizing science, mathematics, and engineering. Many forms of professional engagement are celebrated at the college including consulting and academic publishing in a wide variety of fields. Candidates should discuss how the Harvey Mudd environment would provide opportunities for professional growth in research, consulting, or other forms of scholarship, and how undergraduate students might be engaged in these activities. Among the criteria for appointment is a commitment to equitable and inclusive teaching and mentoring of all students. Candidates from groups traditionally underrepresented in engineering are encouraged to apply. More details can be found on the posting here. Any questions may be directed to eng-search-2022-L@g.hmc.edu.

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Tenure-Track Faculty Position, Workforce Education at the University of Georgia

 

The Department of Career & Information Studies at the University of Georgia invites applications for a position as an Assistant Professor of Workforce Education to begin August 2023. The position is a tenure-track, academic year appointment with the possibility of summer employment. A doctorate in career and technical education, workforce education, or related field earned by the start date of the position is required. The department is interested in qualified candidates with prior research and/or instructional expertise related to career and technical education (CTE) teaching and learning at the secondary level, and the capacity for mentorship and teaching about issues across career and technical education disciplines. Individuals with experience in STEM-education related fields are also encouraged to apply.

 

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The Mary Frances Early College of Education consists of nine departments and approximately 220 faculty members. The Workforce Education Program consists of six full-time faculty members with a variety of research interests. The program offers MEd, MAT, EdS, EdD, and PhD degrees; attracts and supports national and international doctoral students; and has strong collaborative relationships with colleagues in STEM disciplines, quantitative and qualitative research methods, and state school districts.

 

For more details and to apply: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/282636. Applications by

November 1, 2022 will receive full consideration. Please direct inquiries to the search committee chair, Dr. John Mativo (jmativo@uga.edu).

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Visiting Assistant Professor Position in Eng. Education at Purdue University

 

The School of Engineering Education at Purdue University invites applications for multiple Visiting Assistant Professors. Purdue University seeks to attract exceptional candidates with interests and expertise in engineering education research ranging from pre-kindergarten through college and into engineering practice. Candidates must have a PhD, with at least one degree in engineering, education, or a related field.

 

The Visiting Assistant Professor will primarily teach in the first-year engineering (FYE) program, which includes two foundational courses: ENGR 131 – Transforming Ideas to Innovation I, and, ENGR 132 – Transforming Ideas to Innovation II, which focus on the engineering design cycle and programming languages, specifically MATLAB.  Based on enrollment needs, the Visiting Assistant Professor may teach other courses in the FYE program or in the multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary (MDE/IDE) program.

 

The teaching load will be two courses in each of the academic year semesters.  Other responsibilities may include pursuing an independent research program of the candidate’s interests and other duties as assigned.

Required:

 

Experience

  • Expertise in engineering education research ranging from pre-kindergarten through college and into engineering practice.

Education:

  • Successful candidates must have a PhD, with at least one degree in engineering, education, or a related field.

Submit applications to this site including

  1. A brief cover letter,
  2. Curriculum vitae,
  3. Teaching philosophy and plans for teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels,
  4. Research plans including funding possibilities, and
  5. Names, titles, and contact information for four professional references.

 

  • Candidates anticipating receiving a PhD in the coming months may apply, but should have their degree in hand at the start of the contract.

For information or questions regarding applications contact the search committee chair, Isabel Jimenez-Useche at ijimenez@purdue.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. A background check will be required for employment in this position. (Link to application: https://careers.purdue.edu/job-invite/19705/).

 

Purdue University’s School of Engineering Education is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including scholarship, instruction, and engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in a separate Diversity and Inclusion Statement indicating their past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion.

 

Additional Information:

  • Purdue is an ADVANCE institution http://www.purdue.edu/advance-purdue/.
  • Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.
  • All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor, Fundamentals of Engineering Program, West Virginia University

 

The Fundamentals of Engineering Program (FEP) at West Virginia University invites applications and nominations for a Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor position. This is a nine-month, non-tenure track faculty rank position that is eligible for promotion and merit raises, which involves a level of effort of about 80% assigned to teaching and 20% assigned to departmental service. The teaching function involves classroom teaching of approximately 7 to 8 sections of Fundamental Engineering courses per academic year. The service element of the position involves serving on faculty committees, serving as liaison to other WVU units, and participating in planned student-related retention, recruitment, and outreach activities.

 

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a minimum of a Ph.D. or Ed.D., including a B.S. and/or M.S. in engineering or a closely-related STEM field and a minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching at a senior high school level or above at the time of the appointment. Applicants must also demonstrate the ability to provide engineering students a nurturing, stimulating, and exciting learning environment. Candidates for the rank of Teaching Associate Professor must have a sustained record of outstanding teaching and service.

 

Responsibilities include teaching courses to freshman and sophomore level students; coordinating courses and class projects; assisting with and leading continual curriculum assessment and development; supporting retention and student success activities in and outside of the classroom; providing support for all regularly scheduled FEP events and activities; assisting and tutoring students; mentoring freshman and sophomore students who have not declared a discipline major; representing the FEP and the College to prospective students and families, visitors, and other interested parties from within and outside of WVU, as well as at campus and outside events. Additionally, Teaching Assistant/Associate Professors are encouraged to engage in and support limited engineering education research focused on issues of student transition, academic success, diversity and inclusivity, and retention. The successful candidate must also have excellent communication skills. Morgantown is a safe, inclusive, and family-friendly community. WVU provides faculty members with a supportive environment for developing a visible and productive career ( https://talentandculture.wvu.edu/new-employees) and a range of progressive policies to support work-life integration (https://faculty.wvu.edu/policies-and-procedures/work-life-integration). WVU also offers a Dual Career Program to assist partners in their career transition and job search and belongs to the OH/Western PA/WV Higher Education Recruitment

Consortium (https://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv).

 

West Virginia University is the comprehensive Land Grant University of the State of West Virginia with a main campus enrollment of over 29,000 students, and a Carnegie Classification of Highest Research Activity (i.e., R1 University). Morgantown and its vicinity have a population of about 137,000 residents and are ranked among the most livable small cities in the country. The community lies within a high technology corridor that also includes several federal research facilities, such as the NAS’s Independent Verification and Validation Facility (IV&V), U.S. Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The city is located within reasonable driving distances from Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, DC. Additional details on the area and the university are available at http://www.morgantownwv.gov/

and http://www.wvu.edu.

 

The Statler College currently has eight academic departments with over 4,700 students and 135 faculty members. It is nationally recognized for high quality teaching and research, as well as for its excellent faculty and students. The Fundamentals of Engineering Program has 7 faculty members and over 1000 undergraduate students. To apply for this position, visit https://careers.wvu.edu/.  Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for at least three professional references. Only candidates who submit complete documentation of professional quality will be considered in the review process. For further information, please contact the FEP Director, Dr. Lizzie Santiago, by telephone (304-293-0998) or e-mail (Lizzie.Santiago@mail.wvu.edu) or visit the FEP website at https://fep.statler.wvu.edu/. West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff and students, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

 

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Post-doctoral position with MEERCat Purdue (https://bit.ly/meercat-post-doc):

 

The MEERCat center has $8M in funded research grants over the past 7 years focused on engineering education research in an engineering context, with a particular interest in research-to-practice initiatives to support student academic and professional outcomes. MEERCat research considered student outcomes at the course level via the Freeform grant, which takes a deep dive into student performance, faculty experience, and background factors to understand how they contribute to success in a core sophomore-level course. The RED grant considered how departmental culture influences the outcomes students achieve, as well as their experiences throughout the undergraduate program. The SUCCESS grant examined non-cognitive factors (personality, grit, identity, etc.) and their effect on student outcomes. Our newest Propagation project (funded via NSF IUSE) explores how the Freeform system is adapted and adopted by instructors at other institutions. This five-institution collaboration has already yielded a massive dataset of both quantitative and qualitative information.

 

MEERCat Post-doc role and responsibilities: We seek a post-doctoral scholar to be the lead qualitative researcher on the Propagation project. The ideal candidate for this role has significant experience with qualitative methods, prior experience in research-to-practice projects, an understanding of and appreciation for how large research teams achieve their objectives, and significant ambition to publish meaningful research in quality outlets. The successful candidate will lead publication efforts based upon the massive dataset we have already collected, drive our team toward new research questions and directions, and serve as a mentor for other MEERCat team members.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Expertise in qualitative analysis (including software tools such as NVivo)
  • Experience carrying out qualitative analyses with data sets from education, psychology,

sociology, anthropology, or similar research areas

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Initiative, creativity, and flexibility
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a large, multidisciplinary team
  • Strong prior experience in leading publication of academic manuscripts

Anticipated Activities and Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate closely with MEERCat team members to prioritize research initiatives and plan their

execution, including collecting and analyzing qualitative data

  • Lead communication of research results in a variety of publication outlets
  • Engage in supportive mentoring relationships with MEERCat faculty and students

Interested? Send a CV and 1-page statement of interest and qualifications to meercathiring@purdue.edu.

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