Dear ERM members,

Happy Valentine’s Day – one day late!  I hope that you all had a wonderful time with your loved ones, whether they be partners, family, friends, or pets.  It’s snowing here in central Pennsylvania…again.  And I’m working from home…again.  I am trying to focus on the bright side of things, that working from home during a snow and ice storm is kind of nice, even though I definitely miss my work colleagues. Send me a note and let me know you are doing!  I love to hear from our ERM members.

I have some important announcements about the 2021 ASEE conference that I want to share.  I recently attended a meeting led by the ASEE PIC chairs and wanted to share what I learned, which I have listed below.

• The conference is scheduled to be in-person from July 26-20 in Long Beach.  However, ASEE has stated that they will make a decision by May 31 if the conference will go to a virtual format.
• As of now, every format for the conference (in-person, virtual, hybrid) is still up in the air.  Given the unknowns, ASEE is aiming for an in-person conference, but recognize it may have to go to a different format due to various circumstances.
• ASEE is also aware that many authors may not be able to attend in-person for various reasons.  Because of this, papers accepted to the conference will still be published in proceedings even if the authors are unable to present in-person.  The only caveat is that at least one author on each paper must register for the conference (even if they do not attend).

I want to make sure that ERM members have an opportunity to give feedback about the conference.  Please complete this short, anonymous survey about your likelihood of attending and provide any comments or questions that you may have.  The link is: https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bw7oliEz8cNuI98.  I will keep the survey open until March 10.

I hope you are all doing well.

Sarah

 

ERM Announcements for 2/15/2021

General Announcements

1. NSF ANNOUNCEMENT:  New Program Director for Engineering Education program in the Division of Engineering Education and Centers at NSF
2. ERM ANNOUNCEMENT:  Call for Volunteers to Review Apprentice Faculty Grant Applications
3. ERM ANNOUNCEMENT:  2021 Apprentice Faculty Grant Program Accepting Applications until February 26^th
4. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Penn State Drawdown Scholars Program

Position Announcements

1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  Postdoctoral Research on Georgia Tech Biomedical Engineering Department NSF RED Grant
2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  Open Clinical Faculty of Practice Position, Department of Engineering Education, The Ohio State University
3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Engineering Communication at the University of Manitoba, in Winnipeg, Canada 
4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  Science Education Administrator (Program Director) at NSF
5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  Visiting Assistant Professor Position – Purdue University School of Engineering Education
6. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  Dean, School of Engineering, The Citadel
7. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  Instructor in Engineering Plus at the University of Colorado Boulder
8. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Iron Range Engineering Bell program, Multiple Positions

General Announcements

 

1. NSF ANNOUNCEMENT:  New Program Director for Engineering Education program in the Division of Engineering Education and Centers at NSF

Hello ERM community,

As of January 4, 2021, I began my tenure as Program Director for the Engineering Education program in the Division of Engineering Education and Centers at NSF. I am on the faculty at Morgan State University and I am at NSF through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) which allows for temporary assignments at federal agencies. I look forward to working with you and please feel free to reach out to me at jladejio@nsf.gov or 703-292-7708.

Kemi Ladeji-Osias

 

2. ERM ANNOUNCEMENT: Call for Volunteers to Review Apprentice Faculty Grant Applications

We are seeking volunteers to review applications for this year’s ERM Apprentice Faculty Grant (AFG) program. The commitment requires reviewing 3 application packages, which will take approximately 30 minutes each. You will be provided specific review criteria and your responses will be collected online. Past award winners and senior engineering education researchers are particularly encouraged to help. With thanks from your ERM AFG committee co-chairs, Rachel Anderson and Jessica Swenson. If you have any questions please contact, Rachel Anderson (rsundbe@clemson.edu) or Jessica Swenson (jswenson@buffalo.edu).

To sign up to be a reviewer, please complete this form by February 26th: https://forms.gle/DdE7odZreiYpEZZU9

 

1. ERM ANNOUNCEMENT:  2021 Apprentice Faculty Grant Program Accepting Applications until February 26^th

The Apprentice Faculty Grant (AFG) Program within the Educational Research and Methods (ERM) Division of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) encourages and honors promising emerging engineering education scholars who have the potential for substantial contributions to the community.

In conjunction with the 2021 ASEE Annual Conference, the AFG program will grant up to four awards to emerging engineering education scholars, which may include: senior graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, junior faculty, staff members, or senior ranking faculty who meet the criteria of an emerging engineering education scholar (see website below for details). Each award will include: 1) connection with a mentor who is a senior scholar in the engineering education community at the ASEE conference,  2) support for conference travel expenses (exact level of financial support is still under consideration, but will not exceed $500). AFG recipients are expected to attend the full duration of the annual ASEE conference, including conference sessions in the ERM division, the ERM Annual Community Celebration and Awards Reception (ticket included), and a meet-and-greet with the other AFG recipients and mentors. We also highly encourage AFG recipients to attend at least one workshop. For more details, including how to apply, see https://erm.asee.org/conferences/afg/.  If you have any questions please contact, Rachel Anderson (rsundbe@clemson.edu) or Jessica Swenson (jswenson@buffalo.edu).

 

1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Penn State Drawdown Scholars Program

Penn State is seeking talented applicants for its Drawdown Scholars program taking place this summer from June 2 – Aug. 6, 2021 on the Penn State University Park campus (https://www.engr.psu.edu/drawdown/index.aspx). Commonly seen as the most comprehensive plan ever proposed to reverse global warming, the Drawdown mission (https://www.drawdown.org/) seeks to pursue a practical, solutions-oriented path ahead for action on climate change.

Drawdown Scholars will be paired with Penn State faculty mentors according to their mutual interests to conduct laboratory, field, and/or modeling research to advance Drawdown strategies for reversing global warming in several topics, including: Electricity, Food, Agriculture, and Land Use, Industry, Transportation, Buildings, Land Sinks, Coastal and Ocean Sinks, Engineered Sinks, Health and Education, and Water-Energy-Food Nexus.

Along with a once-in-a-lifetime research experience, Drawdown Scholars will also receive the following: 1) $600/week stipend, 2) On-campus housing (if in-person)* 3)Travel reimbursement up to $400 (if in-person). Please note: This program is planned as an in-person research experience, but the format may shift to virtual or hybrid depending on safety and health regulations pertaining to COVID-19. Updates will be made here: https://www.engr.psu.edu/drawdown/index.aspx. For more information about how Penn State is responding to COVID-19, please visit the University’s website (https://virusinfo.psu.edu/). For questions, please visit the contact page here: https://www.engr.psu.edu/drawdown/contact.aspx. Application information can be found here: https://www.engr.psu.edu/drawdown/apply.aspx.

 

Position Announcements

 

1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  Postdoctoral Research on Georgia Tech Biomedical Engineering Department NSF RED Grant

The Biomedical Engineering Department at Georgia Institute of Technology is recruiting for an engineering education focused Postdoctoral Fellow position in support of our Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (RED) Grant. The formal job posting and application portal can be found on our jobs site (https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=3000&JobOpeningId=223036&PostingSeq=1, Job ID: 223036. Title: Postdoctoral Fellow). Please feel free to forward or distribute this position to anyone you know who may be interested.

Our department’s RED grant is focused on inclusion and diversity as a path to improving undergraduate engineering education. The focus on inclusion is in two parts; (1) Developing students who are more inclusive when they work on engineering teams and (2) Approaching engineering problems in a way that takes an inclusive approach to users and the populations affected by engineering work. A perspective on our approach to inclusivity in engineering education can be found in a recent JEE editorial. This position will be centered on working on the second focus described above, a integrating a more inclusive approach to engineering design and technical skills into our undergraduate curriculum. The Postdoctoral Fellow will contribute to a curricular change and research program that seeks to answer the following research questions: 1) how can inclusion promoting interventions be sustainably integrated into the curriculum, 2) how do the curriculum modifications impact students’ interpersonal skills and understanding of inclusive engineering design practices, and 3) what system and structural changes are effective in supporting organizational change? We are seeking a candidate who has a strong record of designing and executing qualitative research studies. Qualitative interviewing, participant observation, state-of-the-art analytic techniques and code book development are the essential tools we seek. The Fellow will also have the opportunity to recruit and mentor a team of undergraduate research assistants.

Required Qualifications: PhD in psychology, organizational behavior, organizational justice, organizational change, sociology, engineering education, learning science, ethnography, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate should have demonstrated ability to perform both quantitative and qualitative analysis, although our primary need is qualitative.

We expect to start reviewing applications immediately and fill the position as soon as possible. Work will likely begin remotely but is expected to transition to Georgia Institute of Technology’s campus in Atlanta GA.

Application procedures: Applicants must apply via the Georgia Institute of Technology online portal to this job (link, Job ID: 223036. Title: Postdoctoral Fellow).  Applicant will submit: a one-page cover letter containing, a statement of interest of no more than three double-spaced pages describing in further detail your interest and background as it relates to this position, a short writing sample pertinent to the application,   An up-to-date curriculum vitae, and a list of three references; no reference letters are needed at this time, but please inform your references that they will be contacted if you are a finalist.  If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to me or to Dr. Sara Schley (sara.schley@bme.gatech.edu).

 

1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  Open Clinical Faculty of Practice Position, Department of Engineering Education, The Ohio State University

The Department of Engineering Education (EED) in the College of Engineering (CoE) at The Ohio State University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor of Practice or Professor of Practice to start July 1, 2021 (date is flexible). We seek applicants with an industrial background to teach in and manage an existing honors program involving both engineering and business students in the area of product commercialization. The faculty member hired for this position is expected to advance students’ interpersonal interactions (especially in team environments), critical thinking, and ability to create value based upon user needs in addition to traditional knowledge and skills in business and engineering. The faculty member hired is expected to teach engineering honors courses in the Integrated Business and Engineering (IBE) program and others, as may be required to facilitate entrepreneurial-minded initiatives within EED and the college, and lead development of the IBE program in the role of Director.

Integrated Business and Engineering Honors Program:  The Integrated Business and Engineering Program (IBE) at The Ohio State University (https://engineering.osu.edu/academics/integrated-business-engineering-honors-program) is a four-year program that supplements standard curricula in the disciplines of business and engineering with a sequence of dedicated IBE courses and seminars focused on experiential, entrepreneurial and multidisciplinary learning with core courses leading to a minor in the opposite discipline. The program was formed in spring 2014 and enrolls 30 new students a year for a total of 120 undergraduates across all four cohorts.

How to Apply:  Interested applicants should apply via this link: https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Open-Clinical-Faculty-of-Practice-Position-Department-of-Engineering-Education_R5780-1. Please include a cover letter, curriculum vita (or resume), statement on product development, statement on teaching, and names and contact information of five references.

 

1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Engineering Communication at the University of Manitoba, in Winnipeg, Canada 

The Centre for Engineering Professional Practice and Engineering Education at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank in Engineering Communication (position 29026), with a start date of July 1, 2021.  Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to Engineering Communication and/or the broader field of Engineering Education. Experience in Communication fields and/or teaching Engineering Communication curricula to EAL speakers is a strong asset.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach in the technical and professional Engineering Communication curriculum at the undergraduate level, develop and teach courses in Engineering Communication or Engineering Education at the graduate level, initiate and sustain an independent, funded research program involving graduate student supervision with engagement in national or international networks, and provide service to the Price Faculty of Engineering, and larger campus and professional communities.

The Committee will begin to review applications on April 15, 2021. The position posting can be found here:

https://umanitoba.ca/admin/human_resources/employment/employment_opportunities.html

 

1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  Science Education Administrator (Program Director) at NSF

The National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidate for a Science Education Administrator (Program Director) position for the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) in the Division of Human Resources Development (HRD) within the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR), Alexandria, VA. Open & closing dates:  01/26/2021 to 02/26/2021; https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/590412600 Appointment type Temporary – This position will be filled as a one- or two-year VSEE, IPA, or as a Fed Temp Appointment.

Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in STEM or STEM education, plus after award of the Ph.D., six or more years of successful research, research administration, and/or managerial experience pertinent to the position. In addition to the basic qualifications for the position, we are seeking candidates with strong working knowledge of the different types of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Experience in working with institutions that require building capacity in terms of human capital and workforce, STEM and/or STEM education research, as well as physical and technological research infrastructures that will support STEM education and STEM and/or STEM education research. Individuals with the ability to lead a diverse team of staff and work collaboratively with individuals who may be directly or indirectly involved in team assignments. Along with knowledge of leading programs in the context of federal funding agencies.

Contact:  Kemi Ladeji-Osias, jladejio@nsf.gov or 703-292-7708.

 

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

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 or similar, 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.

Submit applications to this site: https://careers.purdue.edu/job/West-Lafayette-Professor-Visiting-Assistant-IN-47906/696560600/ 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, Morgan Hynes at morganhynes@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.

Announcement link: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ENE/AboutUs/Employment

 

1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  Dean, School of Engineering, The Citadel

The Citadel invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the School of Engineering holder of the Col. Louis S. Le Tellier Chair in Engineering. Candidates must possess an earned doctorate and have a strong commitment to promoting liberal education and scholarship at a student-centered college.  The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, founded in 1842, is a co-educational state-assisted college dedicated to achieving excellence in the education of principled future leaders. The nationally-ranked School of Engineering offers three ABET accredited undergraduate engineering programs and two anticipating accreditation this summer including Civil and Environmental Engineering, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.  In addition, the School offers four Master of Science degree programs in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Project Management.

The Dean is responsible for the daily operations of the School and will coordinate, support and promote a wide range of educational and scholarly activities through strong leadership with a focus on empowering, collaborating and relationship building. The Citadel seeks a proven leader with a distinguished academic record and significant administrative and leadership experience. The dean will also be expected to lead the School’s fundraising and development efforts, working closely with the staff of The Citadel Foundation and the School’s Advisory Board.  The dean must be able to work effectively and collaboratively with faculty across all of the School’s academic units; this individual must maintain a commitment to the support of excellent teaching, quality scholarly activity, and professional development in a student-centered environment.  For more information, and to apply, please visit:https://jobs.citadel.edu/cw/en-us/job/495946/dean-of-engineering.  Please direct questions to Kevin Bower:  bowerk1@citadel.edu.

 

1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  Instructor in Engineering Plus at the University of Colorado Boulder

The Engineering Plus program at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a full-time instructor to teach undergraduate courses. Instructors teach two to three courses per semester during the academic year, including one or more engineering design/projects courses (first year, community engagement, entrepreneurship-focused) and core engineering courses (such as engineering drawing, thermodynamics, statics, materials science, circuits, and data analysis).

Candidates must have earned a Ph.D., Master’s degree, or a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, engineering education, or a closely related field. Individuals without a graduate degree should also have 5 or more years of professional experience as an engineer or teacher. Successful candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality undergraduate engineering education and active engagement in an engineering field. The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information including how to apply, see our job posting at: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Engineering-Plus-Instructor/28517.

Contact Angela Bielefeldt (Angela.Bielefeldt@colorado.edu) if you have questions.

 

1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Iron Range Engineering Bell program, Multiple Positions

The Department of Integrated Engineering at Minnesota State University, Mankato invites applicants to two types of positions with multiple openings. The department is home to Iron Range Engineering & Twin Cities Engineering, winners of the 2017 ABET Innovation Award, and our new IRE Bell program, which is a co-op based program. There are two tenure-track positions and three facilitator positions with the Iron Range Engineering Bell program in Virginia, MN. Facilitators require a bachelors degree and strong interest in supporting undergraduate engineering education. Faculty require a PhD, including in engineering education, with disciplinary background to cover technical areas in the program. The positions have many opportunities for professional development and are housed in a supportive, collegial department. The Department of Integrated Engineering is dedicated to building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural and inclusive environment. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans.

For more information about the jobs, follow these links.

Tenure Track Positions:

https://minnesotastate.peopleadmin.com/postings/1729 (Electrical/Computer/Software)

https://minnesotastate.peopleadmin.com/postings/1730 (Variable discipline)

Facilitator Positions (3 positions):

https://minnesotastate.peopleadmin.com/postings/1728

You can contact Becky Bates, the department chair, with any questions at bates@mnsu.edu.

 

Dear ERM members,

Happy Monday to all of you! I just spent the last hour digging out my driveway from the 6-8 inches of show that we got in central Pennsylvania overnight. It’s a beautiful winter day with more fluffy snow coming today! On days like this, I am grateful that I get to work from home, under a cozy blanket with my dogs by my side.

A few ASEE-related notes. The FIE abstract deadline has been extended until February 15. Get your papers and workshop abstracts submitted! I have included an updated announcement about the FIE conference below.

Also, very importantly, the dates for the annual conference have been changed to July 26-29, with the hope that we will be able to join each other in person in Long Beach, CA. Along with the conference date postponement, the draft paper deadline has been extended to Monday, March 8! I will admit, as someone who is a bit behind on work right now, this made me quite happy. Registration for the conference will open on February 8.

Enjoy the day, wherever you are…and reminder to take care of yourself! Eat healthy, exercise, meditate, and practice mindfulness!

I hope you are all doing well.

Sarah

 

ERM Announcements for 2/1/2021

General Announcements

ERM ANNOUNCEMENT: Abstract deadline for 2021 Frontiers in Education Conference – Extended to February 15, 2021
ERM ANNOUNCEMENT: Call for Volunteers to Review Apprentice Faculty Grant Applications
ERM ANNOUNCEMENT: 2021 Apprentice Faculty Grant Program Accepting Applications until February 26th
NSF ANNOUNCEMENT: New Program Director for Engineering Education program in the Division of Engineering Education and Centers at NSF
JEE ANNOUNCEMENT: Call for JEE Associate Editors
JEE ANNOUNCEMENT: Call for JEE Guest Editor
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Penn State Drawdown Scholars Program
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Undergraduate Research Experience on the Internet of Things (IoT), University of Central Florida
Position Announcements

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Science Education Administrator (Program Director) at NSF
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Visiting Assistant Professor Position – Purdue University School of Engineering Education
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Dean, School of Engineering, The Citadel
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Instructor in Engineering Plus at the University of Colorado Boulder
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Iron Range Engineering Bell program, Multiple Positions
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Associate Professor in Department of Learning in Engineering Sciences at KTH
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Research on Bucknell NSF RED Project

 

General Announcements

 

ERM ANNOUNCEMENT: Abstract deadline for 2021 Frontiers in Education Conference
Abstract submission is now open for the 2021 Frontiers in Education Conference, scheduled for October 13-16 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

FIE welcomes Full Papers up to eight-pages and Work-in-Progress Papers up to four-pages that address the broad tracks of (1) innovative practice, (2) research-to-practice, and (3) research. Work-in-progress papers are typically in frontier areas where it is understood the work is in an early or intermediate stage and authors are seeking feedback from the community. Further, FIE welcomes proposals for panels, workshops, and special sessions in order to disseminate scholarly efforts in non-traditional ways.

We encourage authors to consider the FIE 2021 conference theme of “Envisioning Convergence in Engineering Education.” Convergence can be defined as integrating knowledge and techniques from multiple disciplines and from both academia and the workforce while also providing students the opportunity to develop their professional skills to competently address societal opportunities and challenges, such as those related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Specific topics of relevance include incorporating convergence into programs, curricula, and continuing education; integrating team science into convergence education; teaching convergence and responsible science via research, and using technologies to advance convergence in education and training.

The abstract submission deadline is February 15, 2021. Go to fie2021.org to find out more and link to the abstract submission site. Note: FIE 2021 is scheduled to be an in-person meeting. If we cannot meet physically, the conference will be held virtually, and all finalized papers will still be published.

 

ERM ANNOUNCEMENT: Call for Volunteers to Review Apprentice Faculty Grant Applications
We are seeking volunteers to review applications for this year’s ERM Apprentice Faculty Grant (AFG) program. The commitment requires reviewing 3 application packages, which will take approximately 30 minutes each. You will be provided specific review criteria and your responses will be collected online. Past award winners and senior engineering education researchers are particularly encouraged to help. With thanks from your ERM AFG committee co-chairs, Rachel Anderson and Jessica Swenson. If you have any questions please contact, Rachel Anderson (rsundbe@clemson.edu) or Jessica Swenson (jswenson@buffalo.edu).

To sign up to be a reviewer, please complete this form by February 26th: https://forms.gle/DdE7odZreiYpEZZU9

 

ERM ANNOUNEMENT: 2021 Apprentice Faculty Grant Program Accepting Applications until February 26th
The Apprentice Faculty Grant (AFG) Program within the Educational Research and Methods (ERM) Division of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) encourages and honors promising emerging engineering education scholars who have the potential for substantial contributions to the community.

In conjunction with the 2021 ASEE Annual Conference, the AFG program will grant up to four awards to emerging engineering education scholars, which may include: senior graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, junior faculty, staff members, or senior ranking faculty who meet the criteria of an emerging engineering education scholar (see website below for details). Each award will include: 1) connection with a mentor who is a senior scholar in the engineering education community at the ASEE conference, 2) support for conference travel expenses (exact level of financial support is still under consideration, but will not exceed $500). AFG recipients are expected to attend the full duration of the annual ASEE conference, including conference sessions in the ERM division, the ERM Annual Community Celebration and Awards Reception (ticket included), and a meet-and-greet with the other AFG recipients and mentors. We also highly encourage AFG recipients to attend at least one workshop. For more details, including how to apply, see https://erm.asee.org/conferences/afg/. If you have any questions please contact, Rachel Anderson (rsundbe@clemson.edu) or Jessica Swenson (jswenson@buffalo.edu).

 

NSF ANNOUNCEMENT: New Program Director for Engineering Education program in the Division of Engineering Education and Centers at NSF
Hello ERM community,

As of January 4, 2021, I began my tenure as Program Director for the Engineering Education program in the Division of Engineering Education and Centers at NSF. I am on the faculty at Morgan State University and I am at NSF through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) which allows for temporary assignments at federal agencies. I look forward to working with you and please feel free to reach out to me at jladejio@nsf.gov or 703-292-7708.

Kemi Ladeji-Osias

 

JEE ANNOUNCEMENT: Call for JEE Associate Editors
The Journal of Engineering Education (JEE), which serves to cultivate, disseminate, and archive scholarly research in engineering education, is currently accepting applications for one or more volunteer Associate Editors. Associate Editors are an integral part of the JEE Editorial Board and ensure the quality and timeliness of published material. Associate Editors serve 3-year terms that may be renewed.

An Associate Editor’s primary responsibilities are (1) reading manuscripts submitted to JEE, (2) recruiting and selecting appropriate, well qualified and responsible reviewers to review the manuscripts, (3) synthesizing reviewers’ comments and feedback, (4) integrating that feedback with their own evaluative and constructive report reflecting the strengths and weaknesses of the manuscript, and (5) making a recommendation to the JEE Editor. Other duties include attending quarterly (virtual) meetings of the JEE Editorial Board, selecting the annual Wickenden award winner, and completing various tasks related to maintaining the quality and relevance of JEE such as special issues and guest editorials. Generally, an Associate Editor will be assigned 12-16 manuscripts annually, and the duties of the position will require approximately 8 – 12 hours per month.

To qualify for the position, an Associate Editor must have an earned doctoral degree, be an active researcher in engineering education or a related field, and have experience publishing in the field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education research. Preferred qualifications include previous experience as a peer reviewer of a scholarly journal, publication experience in peer-reviewed journals, and rank at the associate professor (or equivalent) level. If interested, please submit a cover letter, CV and list of references to Lisa Benson, JEE Editor, via email to Ms. Teri Garrett (terig@clemson.edu) . In your cover letter, please describe why you wish to serve as a JEE Associate Editor and the special skills and abilities you could contribute in this role (e.g., research methods, content knowledge, work experience, etc.), especially as they pertain to responsibilities and qualifications for the position.

 

JEE ANNOUNCEMENT: Call for JEE Guest Editor
The Journal of Engineering Education (JEE) has invited article submissions for a special themed section of a forthcoming issue on the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent pandemic on the engineering education community. The special themed section, a collection of related papers, will be part of a regularly published issue of JEE that includes other original research and research review articles. Articles accepted for publication in the special section is scheduled for publication in mid-2022, and these related manuscripts will be compiled in a virtual issue of JEE. The deadline for articles to be submitted for this special section is March 1, 2021. JEE is seeking a guest editor to handle manuscripts for this special themed issue. Guest editor duties include ensuring timely reviews, recommendations and decisions on manuscripts that have been sent out for peer review, curating the special themed section, and communicating with the publisher of JEE (Wiley and Sons) to publish the virtual issue online. If interested, please email Lisa Benson (lbenson@clemson.edu), JEE Editor, and describe why you wish to serve as a JEE Guest Editor and the special skills and abilities you could contribute in this role (e.g., other editorial experience).

 

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Penn State Drawdown Scholars Program
Penn State is seeking talented applicants for its Drawdown Scholars program taking place this summer from June 2 – Aug. 6, 2021 on the Penn State University Park campus (https://www.engr.psu.edu/drawdown/index.aspx). Commonly seen as the most comprehensive plan ever proposed to reverse global warming, the Drawdown mission (https://www.drawdown.org/) seeks to pursue a practical, solutions-oriented path ahead for action on climate change.

Drawdown Scholars will be paired with Penn State faculty mentors according to their mutual interests to conduct laboratory, field, and/or modeling research to advance Drawdown strategies for reversing global warming in several topics, including: Electricity, Food, Agriculture, and Land Use, Industry, Transportation, Buildings, Land Sinks, Coastal and Ocean Sinks, Engineered Sinks, Health and Education, and Water-Energy-Food Nexus.

Along with a once-in-a-lifetime research experience, Drawdown Scholars will also receive the following: 1) $600/week stipend, 2) On-campus housing (if in-person)* 3)Travel reimbursement up to $400 (if in-person). Please note: This program is planned as an in-person research experience, but the format may shift to virtual or hybrid depending on safety and health regulations pertaining to COVID-19. Updates will be made here: https://www.engr.psu.edu/drawdown/index.aspx. For more information about how Penn State is responding to COVID-19, please visit the University’s website (https://virusinfo.psu.edu/). For questions, please visit the contact page here: https://www.engr.psu.edu/drawdown/contact.aspx. Application information can be found here: https://www.engr.psu.edu/drawdown/apply.aspx.

 

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Undergraduate Research Experience on the Internet of Things (IoT), University of Central Florida
The Computer Science Department at the University of Central Florida (Orlando, FL) will hold an 8‐week, 2021 Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) on the Internet of Things http://iotreu.cs.ucf.edu/. REU students will be trained in research‐based theory and applications of IoT technologies, which extends the connected nature of computing devices to objects of the physical world. The REU students will join well‐established research groups under the close supervision of faculty with expertise in various IoT research areas such as smart cities, smart healthcare, and smart grids. Many of the research topics will require the students to utilize state of the art techniques of artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analytics.

REU program dates: May 17, 2021 ‐ July 9, 2021

Application deadline: March 5, 2021

Eligibility requirements: Sophomore, junior or senior undergraduates majoring in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, and mechanical engineering; must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents; minimum overall GPA 2.7

Program Benefits: $4,800 stipend, travel allowance, UCF on campus housing, daily meal allowance

Interested students must submit applications online at http://iotreu.cs.ucf.edu/. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Damla Turgut at turgut@cs.ucf.edu.

 

Position Announcements

 

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Science Education Administrator (Program Director) at NSF
The National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidate for a Science Education Administrator (Program Director) position for the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) in the Division of Human Resources Development (HRD) within the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR), Alexandria, VA. Open & closing dates: 01/26/2021 to 02/26/2021; https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/590412600 Appointment type Temporary – This position will be filled as a one- or two-year VSEE, IPA, or as a Fed Temp Appointment.

Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in STEM or STEM education, plus after award of the Ph.D., six or more years of successful research, research administration, and/or managerial experience pertinent to the position. In addition to the basic qualifications for the position, we are seeking candidates with strong working knowledge of the different types of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Experience in working with institutions that require building capacity in terms of human capital and workforce, STEM and/or STEM education research, as well as physical and technological research infrastructures that will support STEM education and STEM and/or STEM education research. Individuals with the ability to lead a diverse team of staff and work collaboratively with individuals who may be directly or indirectly involved in team assignments. Along with knowledge of leading programs in the context of federal funding agencies.

Contact: Kemi Ladeji-Osias, jladejio@nsf.gov or 703-292-7708.

 

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Visiting Assistant Professor Position – Purdue University School of Engineering Education
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 or similar, 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.

Submit applications to this site: https://careers.purdue.edu/job/West-Lafayette-Professor-Visiting-Assistant-IN-47906/696560600/ 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, Morgan Hynes at morganhynes@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.

Announcement link: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ENE/AboutUs/Employment

 

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Dean, School of Engineering, The Citadel
The Citadel invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the School of Engineering holder of the Col. Louis S. Le Tellier Chair in Engineering. Candidates must possess an earned doctorate and have a strong commitment to promoting liberal education and scholarship at a student-centered college. The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, founded in 1842, is a co-educational state-assisted college dedicated to achieving excellence in the education of principled future leaders. The nationally-ranked School of Engineering offers three ABET accredited undergraduate engineering programs and two anticipating accreditation this summer including Civil and Environmental Engineering, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. In addition, the School offers four Master of Science degree programs in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Project Management.

The Dean is responsible for the daily operations of the School and will coordinate, support and promote a wide range of educational and scholarly activities through strong leadership with a focus on empowering, collaborating and relationship building. The Citadel seeks a proven leader with a distinguished academic record and significant administrative and leadership experience. The dean will also be expected to lead the School’s fundraising and development efforts, working closely with the staff of The Citadel Foundation and the School’s Advisory Board. The dean must be able to work effectively and collaboratively with faculty across all of the School’s academic units; this individual must maintain a commitment to the support of excellent teaching, quality scholarly activity, and professional development in a student-centered environment. For more information, and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.citadel.edu/cw/en-us/job/495946/dean-of-engineering. Please direct questions to Kevin Bower: bowerk1@citadel.edu.

 

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Instructor in Engineering Plus at the University of Colorado Boulder
The Engineering Plus program at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a full-time instructor to teach undergraduate courses. Instructors teach two to three courses per semester during the academic year, including one or more engineering design/projects courses (first year, community engagement, entrepreneurship-focused) and core engineering courses (such as engineering drawing, thermodynamics, statics, materials science, circuits, and data analysis).

Candidates must have earned a Ph.D., Master’s degree, or a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, engineering education, or a closely related field. Individuals without a graduate degree should also have 5 or more years of professional experience as an engineer or teacher. Successful candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality undergraduate engineering education and active engagement in an engineering field. The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information including how to apply, see our job posting at: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Engineering-Plus-Instructor/28517.

Contact Angela Bielefeldt (Angela.Bielefeldt@colorado.edu) if you have questions.

 

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Iron Range Engineering Bell program, Multiple Positions
The Department of Integrated Engineering at Minnesota State University, Mankato invites applicants to two types of positions with multiple openings. The department is home to Iron Range Engineering & Twin Cities Engineering, winners of the 2017 ABET Innovation Award, and our new IRE Bell program, which is a co-op based program. There are two tenure-track positions and three facilitator positions with the Iron Range Engineering Bell program in Virginia, MN. Facilitators require a bachelors degree and strong interest in supporting undergraduate engineering education. Faculty require a PhD, including in engineering education, with disciplinary background to cover technical areas in the program. The positions have many opportunities for professional development and are housed in a supportive, collegial department. The Department of Integrated Engineering is dedicated to building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural and inclusive environment. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans.

For more information about the jobs, follow these links.

Tenure Track Positions:

https://minnesotastate.peopleadmin.com/postings/1729 (Electrical/Computer/Software)

https://minnesotastate.peopleadmin.com/postings/1730 (Variable discipline)

Facilitator Positions (3 positions):

https://minnesotastate.peopleadmin.com/postings/1728

You can contact Becky Bates, the department chair, with any questions at bates@mnsu.edu.

 

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Associate Professor in Department of Learning in Engineering Sciences at KTH

The KTH Department of Learning in Engineering Sciences is a world class research and higher education development department comprising research and teaching units for Digital Learning, STEM Education, Languages and Global Competence, and the House of Science (vetenskapenshus.se). You can read more about the Department and our mission and research on the internet (www.kth.se/larande).

The recruitment is an opportunity for an ambitious DBER person to join a dynamic research and teaching department at KTH (currently we are approximately 90 employees) and contribute to the future of DBER and Higher Education Research and Development worldwide. The successful applicant will conduct research and teaching in their DBER area, and will also contribute to the Academic Staff Development activities of the department.

The salary range is in accordance with the current statistics for KTH, where the median salary for a Lektor (Associate Professor) in the School, where the monthly salary is currently approximately 56000 SEK before tax.

https://www.kth.se/om/work-at-kth/lediga-jobb/what:job/jobID:360701/where:4/

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Research on Bucknell NSF RED Project
The Bucknell NSF RED project is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join the effort to integrate convergent problems into undergraduate courses. The postdoc will be responsible for qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. In particular we are seeking individuals grounded in the culture of engineering with skills in qualitative research who can do ethnographic studies of the program over the course of the project. This is a full-time, benefits eligible position expected to last 5 years.

For more information see the position announcement on the Jobs@Bucknell site:

https://jobs.bucknell.edu/en-us/job/496644/postdoctoral-researcher-engineering-education