Dear ERM members,

Happy September! Just a short note this week. A plague of several different non-COVID viruses went around day care this past week, so most of my time was spent coloring and watching Frozen, Frozen II, and more Frozen. But, this change of pace was not the disaster it would have been for me a year and a half ago.

One metaphor that’s been particularly useful to me is thinking about margins. Pre-pandemic, I tried to squeeze as much into my day as possible. I had a work schedule with little, if any margins. Part of that scheduling was to create space at home without work, but this practice often resulted high amounts of stress. One of the best things I did during the pandemic was scheduling time to each lunch and do something non-work related for 30-45 minutes. I found that coming back to work was more pleasant and successful. Since then, I’ve been scheduling margins into my work to create space for re-grouping, thinking, and slowing down. I hope your terms are off to a good start and there are some version of your own margins in your plans.

All my best,
Allison

ERM Announcements for 9/1/2021
General Announcements
1. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Help with Helen Plants Awards Committee

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

Position Announcements
1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Instructional Assistant Professor position at the University of Florida Department of Engineering Education
2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Teaching Professor/Instructor position in Aerospace Engineering Sciences at University of Colorado Boulder
3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Faculty of Engineering Practice School of Engineering Education at Purdue University
4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education, Technology and Innovation at Miami University
5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor Position – School of Engineering Education, Purdue University
6. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Civil Engineering Tenure Track Assistant and/or Associate Professor, University of Portland
7. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: The Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellowship at Purdue University College of Engineering

General Announcements

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Help with Helen Plants Awards Committee

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

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

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

Questions? Contact Robin Fowler at rootsr@umich.edu

Position Announcements

1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Instructional Assistant Professor position at the University of Florida Department of Engineering Education

The Department of Engineering Education at the University of Florida is searching for a 12-month Instructional Assistant Professor (Assistant Engineer – non-tenure acquiring). Duties and responsibilities include teaching, revising, and developing undergraduate and graduate engineering courses, hands-on programming related educational laboratories, and may include both online as well as face-to-face instruction in computer programming. This position includes an allocation of 20% FTE for research in engineering education.

For more details and to apply:
https://facultyjobs.hr.ufl.edu/posting/91111

2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Teaching Professor/Instructor position in Aerospace Engineering Sciences at University of Colorado Boulder

The Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences (AES) at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a full-time Instructor to teach in its undergraduate program. The instructor will be a member of the AES faculty and will participate in course development and assessment, faculty governance, and university service.

Candidates are sought who have an MS or PhD degree in either aerospace, aeronautical, or astronautical engineering, or a closely related field or equivalent industry experience. Applicants must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to teach and work in a highly collaborative environment. Preference will be given to applicants with prior university teaching experience, years of experience, and graduate degrees.

Viable candidates should be capable of teaching a wide range of undergraduate aerospace engineering courses in both lecture and laboratory formats. Candidates are expected to fit into curriculum groups focused on a) structures, materials, and structural dynamics or b) aerospace design and system engineering. These areas include courses related to statics and structural analysis, experimental and computational methods, material science for aerospace engineers, aerospace vehicle design and performance, and mechanics of materials. Engineering design or operational experience in one or both of these areas is ideal. An understanding and appreciation for aerospace engineering fundamentals, as well as excellent management, communication, and organizational skills, along with a willingness to learn quickly, is required. A successful candidate in this position will teach multiple courses during the academic year and summer terms. This instructor position typically has effort allocations of 80% teaching and 20% service, however these allocations are negotiable for a highly qualified applicant. Research is typically not included in this position, unless related to engineering education.

Contact: Lauren Cole (lauren.cole@colorado.edu), Office Manager & Assistant to the Chair if there are additional questions. Applicants should use this link: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=32216

3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Faculty of Engineering Practice School of Engineering Education at Purdue University

The School of Engineering Education at Purdue University invites applications for a non-tenure track Faculty of Engineering Practice position at the rank of Assistant or Associate, commensurate with the candidate’s credentials. Purdue University seeks to attract exceptional candidates with interests and expertise in any engineering disciplinary area, with a desire to promote and provide excellence in engineering education.

For more details and to apply: https://career8.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=15294&company=purdueuniv

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dear ERM members,

It’s one of my favorite and most dreaded times of the year—back to school. I love the energy and excitement of a new academic year. There’s so much possibility. Campus is starting to bustle again, and the students are coming back. And yet, this period marks the end of my unstructured days (where I always plan for more than I can accomplish), but I also don’t have a packed schedule of meetings. And, this academic year also has continued uncertainty and challenges that have not disappeared with the start of a new term.

Over the past week, I’ve been thinking a lot about gratitude. Much of this reflection has been prompted by a research project in which a recent graduate, Dr. Julianna Gesun, has been investigating this concept related to engineering thriving. The formal definition of gratitude that we’ve been using is “feelings of appreciation for someone else in response to receiving benefits that were intentionally provided, especially at some cost to the benefactor.” In this framing, I am grateful for this community that has worked to be connected while making major educational lifts over the past year and a half. I am grateful for the individuals who have volunteered to serve in leadership positions in ERM. I am grateful for those who mentor others—I have benefitted from your time and wisdom. I am grateful for the willingness of this community to ask challenging questions and engaged in difficult conversations.

My hope is that a grateful outlook can reshape my orientation to a time that could feel overwhelming, discouraging, or frustrating. Holding on to these bigger benefits is making my start to this year more hopeful than a focus on my ever growing to-do list and circumstances. I’m wishing you a great start to your terms!

All my best,
Allison

ERM Announcements for 8/15/2021
General Announcements
1. CALL FOR RESEARCH PARTICIPATION: Dissertation: Graduate Student Professional Development and Teaching Self-efficacy: A Mixed Methods Study

2. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: JEE Mentored Reviewer Program

Position Announcements
1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Science and Engineering Education Fellow in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University

2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Instructional Assistant Professor position at the University of Florida Department of Engineering Education

3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Teaching Professor/Instructor position in Aerospace Engineering Sciences at University of Colorado Boulder
4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Faculty of Engineering Practice School of Engineering Education at Purdue University

General Announcements

1. CALL FOR RESEARCH PARTICIPATION: Dissertation: Graduate Student Professional Development and Teaching Self-efficacy: A Mixed Methods Study

I, Jutshi Agarwal, doctoral candidate with the Department of Engineering Education at University of Cincinnati, am seeking fellow engineering graduate student participation in my dissertation research on the teaching preparation of future engineering faculty. Participation involves a 15-minute survey on how confident engineering graduate students are in their abilities to teach undergraduate/graduate courses. Graduate students do not need to be involved in any teaching activity to respond to this survey. The study also involves an optional second stage of online interviews(recorded). You will be given the option at the end of the survey as to whether you wish to participate in the second stage. If you consent to the interview, you will be asked to provide your contact details so I can reach out to you for that part. You do NOT need to consent to the interview to participate in the survey.

More information about IRB (Institutional Review Board) approval, faculty advisors, and the study will be available at the link below before you start the survey.

I sincerely thank you for your participation in this study. Please feel free to forward this call for participation to the greater graduate student community in your engineering college. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me at agarwaji@mail.uc.edu .

Survey link: https://ucengeducation.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8vkfUiRhoT1FWIe

2. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: JEE Mentored Reviewer Program

The Journal of Engineering Education (JEE) is committed to cultivate, disseminate, and archive scholarly research in engineering education. To expand our reviewer base and maintain the quality of manuscript reviews, JEE launched a Mentored Reviewer Program in 2019. This program is intended to coach new or novice reviewers through the review process with mentor who has substantial experience in reviewing and writing engineering education research studies. We are inviting applications for mentees to the JEE Mentored Reviewer Program. Mentees for the program should be novices in engineering education research such as graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and engineering faculty. Mentees should display evidence of developing expertise (through formal courses or real-world experiences) in research areas that align with the journal’s mission. Mentees should have developing expertise in either quantitative or qualitative research methods. Individuals from countries other than the United States are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The Mentored Reviewer Program is a competitive program for both mentors and mentees. All mentors and mentees will be acknowledged at the ASEE annual meeting and will receive a certificate recognizing their accomplishments through their participation in the program during the previous year. Mentees will be asked to participate in an online training with their mentors and JEE editors that will include an introduction to JEE and an overview of expectations for reviews. During the mentorship period (approximately 3 – 6 months), mentors and mentees will work together on approximately three article reviews. A scaffolded approach to the review process allows each mentee to gain more independence by their final review. To the extent possible, mentors and mentees will be matched based on expertise. For more information on the program, please contact Lisa Benson at lbenson@clemson.edu, or visit the program website, which also includes resources for reviewers: https://sites.google.com/view/jee-mentored-reviewers/mentored-reviewer-program.

The application for mentees is available at: https://tinyurl.com/JEEMentoredReviewMenteeF21 . Applications are due by August 20, 2021.

Position Announcements

1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Science and Engineering Education Fellow in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University

The Mechanical Engineering Department at Stanford University is seeking applications for a Science and Engineering Education Fellow (SEEF) in Mechanical Engineering (ME) to (a) support committed faculty in implementing an effective transition of ME courses to an active and more inclusive learning format, and (b) engage in research on engineering education and workplace practices. This comes at a key transition period for our BSME program, as we are amid assessing what components from our largely online course formats from AY21 we want to retain as we head back to all in-person teaching for AY22. The Fellow will join a campus-wide cohort of Science and Engineering Education Fellows, as well as including education-related scholars in the Designing Education Lab (DEL).

More details about the role can be found at:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YZdanVVkdYcKr1zXTUcTZFTTj0o_dXpC/view?usp=sharing

2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Instructional Assistant Professor position at the University of Florida Department of Engineering Education

The Department of Engineering Education at the University of Florida is searching for a 12-month Instructional Assistant Professor (Assistant Engineer – non tenure acquiring). Duties and responsibilities include teaching, revising, and developing undergraduate and graduate engineering courses, hands-on programming related educational laboratories, and may include both online as well as face-to-face instruction in computer programming. This position includes an allocation of 20% FTE for research in engineering education.

For more details and to apply:
https://facultyjobs.hr.ufl.edu/posting/91111

3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Teaching Professor/Instructor position in Aerospace Engineering Sciences at University of Colorado Boulder

The Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences (AES) at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a full-time Instructor to teach in its undergraduate program. The instructor will be a member of the AES faculty and will participate in course development and assessment, faculty governance, and university service.

Candidates are sought who have an MS or PhD degree in either aerospace, aeronautical, or astronautical engineering, or a closely related field or equivalent industry experience. Applicants must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to teach and work in a highly collaborative environment. Preference will be given to applicants with prior university teaching experience, years of experience, and graduate degrees.

Viable candidates should be capable of teaching a wide range of undergraduate aerospace engineering courses in both lecture and laboratory formats. Candidates are expected to fit into curriculum groups focused on a) structures, materials, and structural dynamics or b) aerospace design and system engineering. These areas include courses related to statics and structural analysis, experimental and computational methods, material science for aerospace engineers, aerospace vehicle design and performance, and mechanics of materials. Engineering design or operational experience in one or both of these areas is ideal. An understanding and appreciation for aerospace engineering fundamentals, as well as excellent management, communication, and organizational skills, along with a willingness to learn quickly, is required. A successful candidate in this position will teach multiple courses during the academic year and summer terms. This instructor position typically has effort allocations of 80% teaching and 20% service, however these allocations are negotiable for a highly qualified applicant. Research is typically not included in this position, unless related to engineering education.

Contact: Lauren Cole (lauren.cole@colorado.edu), Office Manager & Assistant to the Chair if there are additional questions. Applicants should use this link: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=32216

4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Faculty of Engineering Practice School of Engineering Education at Purdue University

The School of Engineering Education at Purdue University invites applications for a non-tenure track Faculty of Engineering Practice position at the rank of Assistant or Associate, commensurate with the candidate’s credentials. Purdue University seeks to attract exceptional candidates with interests and expertise in any engineering disciplinary area, with a desire to promote and provide excellence in engineering education.

For more details and to apply: https://career8.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=15294&company=purdueuniv