1. ERM: Apprentice Faculty Grant Program Accepting Nominations/ Applications until February 1st

2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Executive Director for the Reinvention Collaborative and Associate Provost at Colorado State University

3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: NAE Center for Engineering Ethics and Society

4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Teaching-track faculty position with opportunities for engineering education research at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Full-time, non-tenure eligible faculty position at the Lecturer rank in the Department of Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis
6. CALL FOR PAPERS: 2018 Frontiers in Education Conference

7. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: 2018 Institute on Project-Based Learning

8. CALL FOR SUMBISSIONS: 8th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference

9. CALL FOR PAPERS: 2018 Capstone Design Conference

10. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Designing Student-Centered Learning Experiences 2018 Summer Institute at Olin College

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1. ERM: Apprentice Faculty Grant Program Accepting Nominations/ Applications until February 1st

The Educational Research and Methods (ERM) Division of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) awards up to four (4) travel grants annually to graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, junior faculty, staff members, or senior ranking faculty who are transitioning into engineering education. The Apprentice Faculty Grant (AFG) Program is designed to encourage and honor promising new educators and/or researchers who have demonstrated commitment to innovation in teaching and/or have the potential for substantial contributions to engineering education research. Each grant consists of honoraria of up to $2,000 that is intended to cover travel and conference expenses. Grant recipients are expected to attend the full duration of the annual ASEE conference, including two ERM events, and are highly encouraged to attend at least one workshop. For more details, including how to apply, see http://erm.asee.org/afg.html. Contact Samantha Brunhaver (Samantha.Brunhaver@asu.edu) or Jennifer Bekki (jennifer.bekki@asu.edu) if you have any questions.

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2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Executive Director for the Reinvention Collaborative and Associate Provost at Colorado State University

The Reinvention Collaborative, a national consortium of research universities dedicated to strengthening undergraduate education, is seeking an Executive Director for the Reinvention Collaborative and Associate Provost at Colorado State University, which serves as the institutional home for the Collaborative. Founded in 2000, the Collaborative has approximately 70 members and is governed by a fifteen-member, elected board. The Collaborative supports the University Vice Provost/President Network, which includes twice yearly meetings for senior-level faculty administrators who have campus-wide responsibility for undergraduate education (typically associate or vice provosts). The Collaborative supports four Specialized Networks that are focused on Curricular and Co-Curricular Engagement and Integrative Learning; The Science of Learning/Pedagogical Innovation; Student Success/Learning Analytics; Advising and Academic Guidance. This position offers an opportunity to guide an established national organization devoted to student success and develop innovative undergraduate programming at a major land-grant university. The full job description is posted on the CSU jobs website, https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/52037.

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3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: NAE Center for Engineering Ethics and Society

The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Center for Engineering Ethics and Society (CEES) focuses the talents of the nation on addressing the ethical and social dimensions of engineering, as both a profession and an agent of innovation. The Center’s mission is to engage current and future engineering leaders in industry and academia as well as representatives of public and private organizations and government in (1) identifying and examining the ethical and societal challenges of engineering, (2) bringing these challenges to the attention of the engineering profession and society, and (3) developing programs and recommendations to address these challenges. As a crucial component of its mission, CEES manages the NAE Online Ethics Center for Engineering and Science (OEC), a dynamic, widely used electronic repository of resources on ethics in science, engineering, research, and education for engineers, scientists, scholars, educators, students, and interested citizens. The CEES Director will work closely with the NAE Executive Officer, NAE Program Office Director, and an appointed CEES Advisory Group to develop a program strategy, determine budget and staffing requirements, secure funding, and implement a multiyear portfolio of activities that advance the CEES mission, ensuring that CEES and the OEC meet their stated objectives.

Preferred qualifications: PhD in engineering, physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, or public policy with extensive knowledge of scholarship in engineering and science ethics, history of technology, engineering and science education, and public policy. Extensive experience interacting with engineering and science educators, employers, professional societies, public and private sector funders, and policymakers, and strong knowledge of/experience with fundraising and strategic planning.

Minimum requirements: Master’s degree in engineering, physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, or public policy or equivalent knowledge with 6 years of related professional experience, 2 of them in a supervisory capacity. Strong program/project development, management, and facilitation skills. Ability to independently develop and manage multiple complex projects, work successfully in a team environment, and form and maintain effective teams. Experience with proposal writing and fundraising. Experience working in complex environments with a high degree of organizational effectiveness. Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and constituents. Ability to understand and communicate technical/scientific issues with diverse audiences; solve problems using originality and ingenuity; serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues; operate using substantial latitude for independent judgment and action; train and develop staff; and develop and maintain effective relationships and communication with coworkers, employees in other National Academies units, and external constituents.

Applications including a cover letter, names and contact information of three references, and curriculum vitae should be submitted online no later than January 8, 2018, to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Office of Human Resources www.nationalacademies.org/humanresources/index.html Job req # 170214-4

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4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Teaching-track faculty position with opportunities for engineering education research at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Computer Science (CS) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for multiple teaching faculty positions at all levels and in all areas of computer science. We seek highly qualified applicants with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and the ability to teach at all levels. This is a 100% non-tenure-track appointment on an academic year (nine-month) service basis paid over twelve months.

The department has recently formed a Computers and Education research area and specifically invites individuals who are interested in this intersection to apply. If you have more questions about this new research area and the departmental support for it, contact Geoffrey Herman (glherman@illinois.edu)

https://cs.illinois.edu/about-us/faculty-positions#teachingfaculty

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5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Full-time, non-tenure eligible faculty position at the Lecturer rank in the Department of Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis

The Department of Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure eligible faculty position at the Lecturer rank to begin August 2018. The lecturer will teach classes in the undergraduate and masters program in the department in the areas of environmental engineering science. In addition, this person would be in charge of the shared laboratory facilities in the department, and a background and expertise in the experimental (laboratory) areas of environmental engineering are desirable. The position is a full time appointment. With several initiatives in the department, the lecturer can also participate and help in other activities (e.g., ABET, Student Chapters, and International Programs) to support the educational mission.

Candidates should hold a BS degree in an engineering or science discipline from an accredited engineering program. Preferred candidates will have an earned PhD in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Candidates with other degrees would be considered if they have experience in managing shared instrumentation laboratories or have prior teaching experience. Experience in laboratory teaching and course development is desired. Related industrial experience will also be considered. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, and the position is benefits eligible as per university guidelines.

Applicants should send a cover letter outlining their experience and interest, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and names of two references by email as a single file in PDF format to: kcole@wustl.edu. If you have any questions, please contact John Fortner (Chair of the Search) at jfortner@wustl.edu or the Chair of the Department, Pratim Biswas at pbiswas@wustl.edu. Applications will be considered until the position is filled, but priority will be given to those received by January 30, 2018. Women and members of groups under-represented in engineering are encouraged to apply. Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment eligibility verification will be required upon selection.

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6. CALL FOR PAPERS: 2018 Frontiers in Education Conference

The 48th Annual Frontiers in Education (FIE) conference committee invites you to submit an abstract to present at the 2018 conference. FIE is a major international conference focusing on educational innovations and research in engineering and computing education. We welcome submissions related to educational issues and innovations in computing and engineering at the graduate, undergraduate and pre-college levels.

The 2018 conference theme is Fostering Innovation Through Diversity. In addition to the traditional FIE topics, we are soliciting submissions for the following thematic tracks: diversity/equity/inclusion in engineering/computing, encouraging and teaching innovation, innovation in software engineering education, upward mobility, and EPICS/service-learning.

FIE 2018 continues a long tradition of disseminating exciting results in engineering and computing education. Whether through a full paper, a work in progress, a panel, a special session or a workshop, this is an opportunity to share your work with colleagues and learn about research from around the world.

For specifics about abstract submission, visit http://fie2018.org/pages/february-5th-submission-instructions. A Call for Papers PDF reminder can be downloaded here. If you are attending FIE for the first time or missed the 2017 conference and want to learn more, check out the event summary and proceedings on the FIE 2017 website.

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7. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: 2018 Institute on Project-Based Learning

The 2018 Institute on Project-Based Learning (PBL), http://wp.wpi.edu/projectbasedlearning/2018-institute/ , will be held June 20-23, 2018, at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester, Massachusetts. Run by WPI in partnership with the Association of American Colleges & Universities, the Institute draws on more than 40 years of experience integrating project-based initiatives into undergraduate education.

This 2.5-day intensive workshop brings together teams of five or more faculty and administrators from colleges and universities to gain knowledge about project-based learning and make tangible progress to integrate PBL into their own curricula. The Institute includes a mix of interactive workshops, consultation with experts, and collaborative teamwork. Participants come to the Institute with a specific goal or project they would like to advance and leave with an enhanced understanding of PBL and a tailored plan to advance work on their own campuses as well as materials and examples. See http://wpi.today/umbc-impact-16 to learn more about how the Institute assisted the College of Engineering and Information Technology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County to advance initiatives on their campus.

Who Should Attend: The Institute is designed for faculty and administrators from a wide variety of institutions, including public, private, STEM, liberal arts, community colleges, and research universities, who are interested advancing project-based learning in their curricula.

Application Guidelines: Institute applicants are asked to propose a goal or a specific project they want to address. Applications will be judged on the extent to which the team is likely to benefit from the Institute and advance its project-based learning initiatives. To learn more about the application process, visit http://wp.wpi.edu/projectbasedlearning/2018-institute/apply/

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 13, 2018
If you have questions, please visit http://wp.wpi.edu/projectbasedlearning/contact/

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8. CALL FOR SUMBISSIONS: 8th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference

Submissions to the 8th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference (ISEC ’18, held on 3.10.18 in Princeton, NJ) are now open! ISEC is known for featuring cutting-edge research and experiences with integrated approaches to the study of science, math, and technology through experiences and activities based in engineering and other design disciplines. This year’s theme is iSTEM: Lead, Engage, Succeed!

Please use this link to submit: http://edas.info/N23742. You will need to set up an account in EDAS before submitting if you do not already have one. Submissions will close at 11:59 EST on 12.31.17.

Submissions are accepted in three categories: Papers (full or WIP), Posters by K-12 students, and Workshops. Please see the full CFP on the conference website, ewh.ieee.org/conf/stem, and our Facebook page for details on paper format requirements and templates, fees, and other conference information. Follow us on Twitter @IEEE_ISEC, and like us on Facebook (search for ISEC). Contact us at ieee.isec@gmail.com for more information. We look forward to your participation in ISEC 2018!

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9. CALL FOR PAPERS: 2018 Capstone Design Conference

Calling all those involved in capstone design! Share your ideas and challenges at the 2018 Capstone Design Conference this summer – June 4-6, 2018 in Rochester, New York, USA. The 2018 Conference will include dynamic panel discussions, interactive poster presentations, workshops, keynote sessions, and many opportunities for networking.

The call for papers and workshops is available on the conference website: www.capstoneconf.org/callforpapers. The deadline for papers and workshops is January 8, 2018 – see the conference website for submission details. [Note: papers are short – 4 pages maximum – to allow for publication of expanded versions elsewhere.] The capstone design community welcomes your contributions!

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10. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Designing Student-Centered Learning Experiences 2018 Summer Institute at Olin College

The 2018 Collaboratory Summer Institute, Designing Student-Centered Learning Experiences, http://www.olin.edu/collaborate/collaboratory/summer-institute/, will be held June 4-8, 2018, at Olin College of Engineering in Needham, Massachusetts. The Olin Collaboratory Summer Institute is an intensive week-long immersion designed to provide participants from around the country and around the world with the opportunity to conceive and catalyze change in education.

Designing Student-Centered Learning Experiences is a weeklong interactive workshop for faculty teams engaged in a curricular change effort at their own institution. Through participatory workshops, immersive design exercises, and presentations from experts, teams of faculty learn about, experience, and practice effective, engaging teaching approaches for new and meaningful STEM curricula. Through the Summer Institute experience, we aim to create a learning environment for participants that

· Embraces creativity, prototyping, iterating, and dreaming big,

· Introduces a set of tools, concepts, and language about student-centered experience design,

· Promotes exploration of your context in a new way and provides insight into what we do here at Olin, and

· Builds community among educators, change agents, designers, and learners.

Alongside participants from other institutions, you and your team will develop concrete action plans for curricular change. Sessions are highly participatory and you will be challenged to continually consider new ideas and put novel approaches into practice. Institute attendees will acquire a new lens through which to view their projects, an expanded repertoire of techniques and solutions, and concrete steps to take their plans forward. Past attendees have included Deans, experienced and new faculty, staff, instructional designs, and faculty developers to name a few. All participants should be prepared to spend the full week deeply engaged in this demanding program. Applicants must apply in teams of at least three and describe a project (in the contemplation, planning, or execution stage) at their home institution.

Who Should Attend: The Institute is designed for faculty and administrators from a wide variety of institutions, including public, private, STEM, liberal arts, community colleges, research universities and K-12 programs, who are currently involved in a curricular change effort.

Application Guidelines: Institute applicants are asked to describe the project on which they are working. Applications will be reviewed on the extent to which the team is likely to benefit from the Institute and advance its project goals. To learn more about the application process, visit https://www.olin.edu/collaborate/collaboratory/summer-institute/apply/.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 28, 2018
If you have questions, please visit http://www.olin.edu/collaborate/collaboratory/summer-institute/ or contact collaboratory@olin.edu.

1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure-track faculty position at Assistant Professor rank, Rowan University
2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Multiple Faculty Positions (Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor of the Practice), Wake Forest University
3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant, Associate, Full Professors in Big Data Analytics, Biomedical Innovations and Sustainability, University of Missouri-Columbia
4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Continuing Track Assistant Professor, University of Delaware
5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Professor of Practice, University of Georgia
6. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure-track Faculty Position in Mechanical Engineering, Southern Utah University
7. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Program Support Facilitator, University of Akron
8. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: 2018 Institute on Project-Based Learning
9. CALL FOR SUMBISSIONS: 8th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference
10. CALL FOR GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS: 2018 Research in Engineering Education Network Election
11. CALL FOR RESEARCH STUDY PARTICIPANTS: Graduate Student Experiences Survey

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1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure-track faculty position at Assistant Professor rank, Rowan University

The Department of Experiential Engineering Education (ExEEd) in the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering at Rowan University invites applications for tenure-track faculty position(s) at the Assistant Professor rank. ExEEd was launched as a new Department in 2016 to catalyze the translation of educational innovations into the classroom, cultivate a collaborative environment for engineering education research, and to lead the College’s undergraduate engineering educational mission in the freshman and sophomore years.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to engage in high quality, evidence-based teaching and build a robust research program focused on engineering education. As part of their teaching role within the department, they will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative projects, pedagogies and curricula in an environment where excellence in teaching is strongly valued. They will have the opportunity to work collaboratively to develop a novel graduate engineering education curriculum. The successful candidate must demonstrate commitment to working with students and faculty from different engineering disciplines and from diverse backgrounds including women, students of color, LGBTQ students, first-generation to college students, students with disabilities, students with low socioeconomic status, and veterans.

Applicants must have earned a minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering and a Ph.D. in Engineering, Engineering Education, STEM Education or an equivalent field. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to teach in a multidisciplinary, hands-on, project and problem-based learning environment. Applications should include the following, assembled in the following order in a single PDF file: 1) a cover letter summarizing qualifications, 2) curriculum vita, 3) one-page teaching statement, 4) two-page research statement, 5) one-page diversity statement addressing how you would incorporate diversity and inclusion into your teaching materials and methods and 6) names and contact information for three references. Please name the file as <LastName>_ExEEd_Application.pdf. The application can be submitted at: http://jobs.rowan.edu/cw/en-us/job/492369/

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2017. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions should be addressed to farrell@rowan.edu.

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2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Multiple Faculty Positions (Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor of the Practice), Wake Forest University

https://wake-hr.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&id=23&jobid=2794&company_id=16141&version=1&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=992545&level=levelid2&levelid2=2808&startflag=3

Wake Forest University (WFU), a top-30 nationally ranked university located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, welcomed its inaugural class of engineering students in August 2017. The new Department of Engineering invites applications at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor of the Practice in any engineering area to begin in the fall semester of 2018. We seek colleagues who are excited about building a new program that embodies the values of empowerment, integrity, inclusion, compassion, community, growth, and joy in every layer of our fabric (i.e., faculty-student interactions, faculty-faculty interactions, promotion and tenure guidelines, curriculum development, space design, etc.). Successful candidates will be appointed to a teaching professional, tenure track, or tenured position in the Department of Engineering and will help establish the new undergraduate engineering program, which embraces Wake Forest’s culture as a leading collegiate university in the US [http://www.wfu.edu/visitors/quickfacts.html]. As a collegiate university, WFU combines the tradition and intimacy of a small liberal arts college with the innovation and vitality of a research university. The new Department of Engineering is part of the Undergraduate College, which prides itself in realizing the university motto of Pro Humanitate (for humanity) through its commitment to the engaged liberal arts and the teacher-scholar ideal. The Department of Engineering is the anchor program at the new Wake Downtown campus, located in Wake Forest’s Innovation Quarter in downtown Winston-Salem, which serves as a convenient extension of the main WFU Reynolda campus with frequent shuttle service linking the campuses. Wake Downtown opened its doors in January 2017 and is a splendid canvas upon which to design and build a world-renowned engineering program.

Who we Are – In the nation, we are the only BS Engineering program (with undergraduate students only), grounded in the liberal arts at a research university. This unique combination not only defines who we are, but defines our unique characteristics. Our students will graduate with a BS in Engineering and have an exemplary undergraduate experience infused with the liberal arts. We strive to be a leader in undergraduate education with primary motivations being innovation in the curriculum, effective learning methods, an authentic liberal arts education educating the whole person, and featuring a project-based curriculum that emphasizes creative design and community partnerships. Currently, the department has 4 faculty and 55 first-year students (40% female and 20% minority). Our vision for our engineering students is to be (a) leaders and agents of change embodying the WFU motto of Pro Humanitate (for humanity), (b) active seekers and creators of knowledge, (c) empowered with the engineering fundamentals but also strengthened with the breadth of an exceptional liberal arts education, (d) adaptive experts that recognize the strengths and limits of his/her knowledge and her/his team, (e) innovators by embracing inclusion, diversity, and equity, and (f) fearless in the face of complex problems.

What to Submit – Interested applicants should apply via the University’s career website at: https://wakejobs.silkroad.com. The application should include the following: (1) a cover letter that addresses the applicant’s motivation to be a founding faculty member, personal values in alignment with the department values, and vision for building a modern, interdisciplinary engineering program; (2) a CV with an accompanying list of 3-5 references representing supervisors, students, and staff; (3) a teaching statement that addresses the candidate’s philosophy on teaching and learning as well as a plan to establish an inclusive classroom culture and one that infuses the liberal arts; (4) for a tenure-track/tenure position, a scholarship statement that describes the candidate’s ideas and plans for scholarly pursuits, impact, and professional growth within an undergraduate program; and (5) a professional service statement that describes the candidate’s interests and plans in serving the department, university, profession, and society. Aside from the CV, all other documents should not exceed 2 pages each and should be uploaded as PDFs. Please note that there is a limit of 5 file uploads per applicant. References will only be contacted with prior approval of the applicant. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2017, and will continue until the positions are filled with new applications reviewed on a regular cycle. Further information is available at college.wfu.edu/engineering/. Inquiries about the application process and document submission may be addressed to wakejobs@wfu.edu. Inquiries about the positions in general can be directed to any of the WFU engineering faculty.

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3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant, Associate, Full Professors in Big Data Analytics, Biomedical Innovations and Sustainability, University of Missouri-Columbia

Description: Under the new leadership of Dean Elizabeth Loboa, the College of Engineering at the University of Missouri is in the process of hiring approximately 40-50 new faculty in the area of Big Data Analytics, Biomedical Innovations, and Sustainability (Food, Energy, Water, and Smart Cities). These new hires will have the potential to be joint hires with the other colleges/schools at the University of Missouri (MU). MU offers a rich environment for collaboration with other faculty in Arts & Sciences, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, Veterinary Medicine, and Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. MU specifically invites and encourages applications from women and members of groups underrepresented in science. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA employer firmly committed to fostering ethnic, racial, and gender diversity in our faculty.

We invite applications for tenured or tenure-track positions at the Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor level. Candidates are expected to have potential for establishing a competitively funded research program. The successful candidate will also be expected to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in these areas. For more detailed information about the positions, visit our website at http://engineeringcareers.missouri.edu/

Qualifications: Applicants should have an earned a PhD in engineering or a related field. Those with relevant postdoctoral experience are particularly encouraged to apply.

Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed as received and will continue until the positions are filled.

Application: Applicants should submit a CV, a research plan, a teaching statement and a list of three to five professional references electronically to http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/index.php. Inquiries can be directed to Sheila Grant, Associate Dean of Research, College of Engineering, University of Missouri, email: GrantSA@missouri.edu.

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4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Continuing Track Assistant Professor, University of Delaware

The Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) at the University of Delaware (UD) invites applications for a Continuing Track (CT) Assistant Professor of Instruction faculty position. CT positions at UD have full voting rights, regular promotion schedules, and access to sabbaticals. Responsibilities will include teaching and curriculum development related to all aspects of the undergraduate mechanical engineering program. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, or closely related field, and have teaching experience, a record of scholarship in engineering education, and interest in program accreditation. Industrial experience in mechanical engineering will be viewed favorably. More information can be found at: http://me.udel.edu/careers/UD-MEEG_CT-Instruction.pdf

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5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Professor of Practice, University of Georgia

There is an opening for a Professor of Practice position in engineering education at the University of Georgia (UGA). The successful applicant will serve as the Associate Director for Educational Innovation and Impact in the recently established Engineering Education Transformations Institute (EETI) located in the College of Engineering. For more details see the full position description at: http://www.engineering.uga.edu/uploads/main/ENED_position_announcement_impact_updated_03.pdf

We believe this is an exciting opportunity for someone with an engineering education background to make a unique contribution outside the traditional tenure track role.

We would appreciate your help in distributing the announcement (see also attached pdf) to your department, your research group, and your professional networks. Please contact me directly at (jwalther@engr.uga.edu) if you have any further question.

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6. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure-track Faculty Position in Mechanical Engineering, Southern Utah University

Southern Utah University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank with an August 2018 starting date. A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field is required. A Ph.D. in Engineering Education with the technical background to teach in mechanical engineering would meet the requirement.

The department is seeking faculty with strong interest in teaching and skill sets that complement the current faculty and needs of the programs. Primary areas of interest include mechanical design and manufacturing however, other areas related to mechanical engineering may also be considered.

The review process will begin December 1, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply online and for further details: https://jobs.suu.edu/postings/1568
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7. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Program Support Facilitator, University of Akron

The University of Akron’s College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering seeks a person for the position of HIEI Program Support Facilitator (PSF) to begin as soon as possible. The PSF will be an employee of The University of Akron, and will work closely with The University of Akron Research Foundation, private sector partners, and international contacts.

The PSF will facilitate assessment of a technical training program at a training institute in Saudi Arabia, contract with content experts for continuous improvement of instructional materials, train instructors in assessment practices, and facilitate support services from the University and UARF for the training institute. The PSF’s work will be Akron based, with occasional travel to Saudi Arabia to have good familiarity with the program and provide support in the creation of documents and procedures for accreditation.

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate should have at least 4 years of experience in technical or scientific teaching and 3 or more years of experience in program evaluation; a Master’s degree (Ph.D. preferred) in a technical area or education; broad knowledge of technical training, teaching, and the theory and methodology of program and learning assessment; demonstrated success in working in a collaborative team environment with flexibility, taking initiative and doing what needs to be done to reach shared goals; and outstanding written and oral communication skills in English including the ability to write documentation of educational and training assessment at a level of proficiency requiring minimal revision by the supervisor. Ability to travel internationally for this position is required. Experience in delivering technical training in English to trainees for whom English is a second language or success in teaching across a cultural or language barrier is a plus. Familiarity with the elastomer industry or Arabic language and culture would be advantageous.

Those interested in learning more about the position may contact: Prof. Mark Foster, mfoster@uakron.edu.

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8. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: 2018 Institute on Project-Based Learning

The 2018 Institute on Project-Based Learning (PBL), http://wp.wpi.edu/projectbasedlearning/2018-institute/ , will be held June 20-23, 2018, at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester, Massachusetts. Run by WPI in partnership with the Association of American Colleges & Universities, the Institute draws on more than 40 years of experience integrating project-based initiatives into undergraduate education.

This 2.5-day intensive workshop brings together teams of five or more faculty and administrators from colleges and universities to gain knowledge about project-based learning and make tangible progress to integrate PBL into their own curricula. The Institute includes a mix of interactive workshops, consultation with experts, and collaborative teamwork. Participants come to the Institute with a specific goal or project they would like to advance and leave with an enhanced understanding of PBL and a tailored plan to advance work on their own campuses as well as materials and examples. See http://wpi.today/umbc-impact-16 to learn more about how the Institute assisted the College of Engineering and Information Technology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County to advance initiatives on their campus.

Who Should Attend: The Institute is designed for faculty and administrators from a wide variety of institutions, including public, private, STEM, liberal arts, community colleges, and research universities, who are interested advancing project-based learning in their curricula.

Application Guidelines: Institute applicants are asked to propose a goal or a specific project they want to address. Applications will be judged on the extent to which the team is likely to benefit from the Institute and advance its project-based learning initiatives. To learn more about the application process, visit http://wp.wpi.edu/projectbasedlearning/2018-institute/apply/

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 13, 2018
If you have questions, please visit http://wp.wpi.edu/projectbasedlearning/contact/

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9. CALL FOR SUMBISSIONS: 8th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference
Submissions to the 8th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference (ISEC ’18, held on 3.10.18 in Princeton, NJ) are now open! ISEC is known for featuring cutting-edge research and experiences with integrated approaches to the study of science, math, and technology through experiences and activities based in engineering and other design disciplines. This year’s theme is iSTEM: Lead, Engage, Succeed!
Please use this link to submit: http://edas.info/N23742. You will need to set up an account in EDAS before submitting if you do not already have one. Submissions will close at 11:59 EST on 12.31.17.
Submissions are accepted in three categories: Papers (full or WIP), Posters by K-12 students, and Workshops. Please see the full CFP on the conference website, ewh.ieee.org/conf/stem, and our Facebook page for details on paper format requirements and templates, fees, and other conference information. Follow us on Twitter @IEEE_ISEC, and like us on Facebook (search for ISEC). Contact us at ieee.isec@gmail.com for more information. We look forward to your participation in ISEC 2018!
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10. CALL FOR GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS: 2018 Research in Engineering Education Network Election

The Research in Engineering Education Network (REEN) Governing Board is currently seeking nominations for individuals interested in joining the board in 2018. We are seeking nominations for representatives from the following regions (1 representative per region): Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America. Each representative serves for four years (2018-2022), at which time they may seek re-election. The board is comprised of two representatives for each of North America, Europe, and Australia and one representative for each of Asia, Africa, and South America (subject to future change based on regional research activity). The main commitment is a 1 hour meeting (teleconference) once a month at a time determined by time zones of board members. Extra time may be required regarding symposium work (e.g., abstract and paper reviews).
Interested individuals must submit a candidate’s statement for an internal election to be held in December 2017. If interested in being a REEN governing board member from one of these regions, please send the following information as a single .docx or .doc file to Adam Carberry (adam.carberry@asu.edu) – 2018 REEN Governing Board Chair, by Friday, December 8th:
1. motivation statement (200 words) describing why you are interested in being on the REEN board and what experience, expertise, and contributions you will bring
2. CV (200 words; relevant career highlights ONLY)
3. photograph of yourself (for the REEN website if selected)
Note: You may also embed a URL in your motivation statement if there is additional information you would like to share.
Board members must be active in Engineering Education Research (EER) and it is strongly recommended, but not required, that applicants have previously participated in a REES conference. Please highlight your activities and accomplishments specific to EER in your submitted application. Announcements of results will be made in early/mid-January 2018. Please visit the REEN website to join our mailing list or LinkedIN Group and to obtain further information about REEN – https://www.reen.co/.
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11. CALL FOR RESEARCH STUDY PARTICIPANTS: Graduate Student Experiences Survey: Survey on graduate student engineering identity and motivation in graduate engineering programs

Dear Colleagues,
We are conducting a National Science Foundation funded study (#1535254) on graduate student engineering identity and motivation in graduate programs. The survey is voluntary, confidential, accessible online, and will only take students about 15 minutes to complete.

We have selected a nationally representative sample of engineering graduate programs to participate in the survey and will be sending emails to graduate program directors inviting those programs to participate. If you receive an email, please help us by providing an email list of graduate engineering students. If you would like your program’s students to be included, please provide an email list of students here. Participating programs will receive aggregate information about their students’ responses.

For more information about the project, please visit our website here.

Thank you for your time,
Cheryl Cass, North Carolina State University
Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno