ERM Announcements, November 15, 2020

Dear ERM members,

Thanksgiving is less than 2 weeks ago! I feel like the theme of all my ERM newsletters is that I can’t believe how fast time is flying by. And yet, at the same time, this year kind of feels like an eternity.

This will be an interesting Thanksgiving here in the US. Instead of seeing my family in Connecticut, I will be sticking to home, staying with just the close circle of people I see here in State College. As much as I would like to see my family, it’s just not worth the risk this year. I care too much about the people I love to travel this year and to risk spreading the virus to others. I plan to use this Thanksgiving to enjoy some quiet time, eat lots of yummy food, and spend time reflecting on all the things I’m grateful for this year. And probably put up my Christmas decorations!

Some of those things I’m grateful for this year include this ERM Community, which I know I can always count on for engaging discussions and enthusiastic service. A special thank you goes out to Stephanie Cutler from Penn State for volunteering to be our 2022 Vice Chair for ERM Programs. She’ll be joining a great group of Kerrie Douglas from Purdue (2021 Vice Chair) and Jay Pembridge from Embry Riddle (2020 Vice Chair) in the planning for the ASEE annual conferences. Thank you, Jay, Kerrie, and Stephanie for your hard work in this role!

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Eat lots of turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie! And of course, stay safe in whatever you do and wherever you go.

Sarah

 

ERM Announcements for 11/15/2020

General Announcements

ASEE ANNOUNCEMENT: Board and CDEI Statements on the Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping
ASEE ANNOUNCEMENT: Cultivating Inclusive Communities Community of Practice and Virtual Workshop
ASEE ANNOUNCEMENT: Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 2021 Awards
RESEARCH STUDY: Survey and potential interview on motivations and barriers of your entry of engineering education research
RESEARCH STUDY: Survey on STEM learning among Black and Brown undergraduate students
RESEARCH STUDY: Entering and Leaving Careers in Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics
RESEARCH STUDY: Interviews of practicing engineers
CALL FOR PAPERS: Special issue on Theory in Computer Education in the ACM Transactions on Computing Education
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: NETI-3A workshop registration available

Position Announcements

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoc Diversity and Innovation Scholars at the University of New Hampshire
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Teaching Professor, Science Education, Florida International University
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computer Science (CS) at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Faculty position in Mechanical Engineering at Ohio Northern University
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure-track assistant professor in Construction Engineering and Management
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Position, Any Rank Engineering Education Research, College of Engineering, University of Michigan
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Lutcher Brown Endowed Chair (Associate or Full Prof) in Engineering Education, University of Texas at San Antonio
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Multiple Open-Discipline Faculty Positions in Engineering and Applied Science at CU Boulder
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Assistant Professor of Engineering Education
General Announcements

 

ASEE ANNOUNCEMENT: Board and CDEI Statements on the Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping
The ASEE Board of Directors released a statement regarding the September 22, 2020 Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping (https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-combating-race-sex-stereotyping/). To read ASEE’s response, please see https://www.asee.org/documents/about-us/the-organization/public-policy/Formal_ASEE_Response_to_22_Sept_EO_16_Oct_2020.pdf

The ASEE Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CDEI) also released a statement on this Executive Order which can be read at https://diversity.asee.org/deicommittee/2020/11/03/reaffirming-commitment-to-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-a-community-call-to-action/.

 

ASEE ANNOUNCEMENT: Cultivating Inclusive Communities Community of Practice and Virtual Workshop
The CDEI has started a Cultivating Inclusive Communities Community of Practice and Virtual Workshop. This free workshop/community allows participants to 1) connect with others who care about diversity, equity, and inclusion in engineering, 2) expand their network with like-minded professionals, and 3) learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in engineering education. For more information, see https://community.elevateinclusion.com/plans/102962

 

ASEE ANNOUNCEMENT: Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 2021 Awards
ASEE’s Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CDEI) is excited to share information with you regarding our awards for the 2021 Conference.

We have two awards this year: 1) ASEE Constituent Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award (https://diversity.asee.org/deicommittee/asee-constituent-equity-and-inclusion-award/), and 2)Best Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Paper Award (https://diversity.asee.org/deicommittee/best-paper/).

Divisions are encouraged to submit a nomination for the ASEE Constituent DEI Award. This award recognizes the actions of an ASEE constituent group who can show measurable accomplishments in 1) making the Society more inclusive of members from historically marginalized groups and/or 2) addressing issues of diversity, equity & inclusion within their constituency and/or the broader engineering education community.

To support a clear interpretation of these awards, CDEI hosted a virtual workshop on “Diversity Papers: Tips and Guidelines for Authors and Evaluators” (https://diversity.asee.org/deicommittee/workshops/). In addition to this workshop, rubrics for both awards are available on the websites above. We believe that your authors can benefit from this information as they prepare papers and proposals.

One page guideline on how to write a great diversity, equity, and inclusion paper: https://diversity.asee.org/deicommittee/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/03/ASEE_BDEIP_1pGuide_2020_0228.pdf

Rubric: https://diversity.asee.org/deicommittee/best-paper-rubric/

 

RESEARCH STUDY: Survey and potential interview on motivations and barriers of your entry of engineering education research
Calling all interested faculty in entering engineering education research!

Please consider participating in this study centered on understanding faculty motivations and barriers of engineering education research (EER). By understanding these motivations and barriers, introductory EER programs can better target and provide resources for interested faculty members. Such outcomes are insightful in expanding the EER community with the hopes of creating a community that is more inclusive and diverse.

If willing and able, please take and share the survey (5 minutes) https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MDQ2Y53. Selected participants will be notified via email for one 30-45 minute follow-up interview. If you have any questions, please email Mia Ko mko5@illinois.edu Thank you.

 

RESEARCH STUDY: Survey on STEM learning among Black and Brown undergraduate students
Researchers at Stanford University are conducting a study on STEM learning among Black and Brown undergraduate students, especially those who identify as Latinx/o/a, Afro-Latinx or Hispanics. This study seeks to improve STEM education for these communities. The survey takes approximately 30 minutes. You will have the option to enter a raffle for 20 prizes of $50 each.

If you are interested, please access the survey here https://stanforduniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9sIxBRFfoe15kwZ or share with your students and colleagues. If you have questions, please contact the Principal Investigator, Greses Pérez, at greses@stanford.edu. Thank you! Gracias.

 

RESEARCH STUDY: Entering and Leaving Careers in Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics
A team of researchers at Penn State seeks participants to complete a 5-10 minute survey on why individuals enter and/or leave careers in Computer Science, Engineering and Math (CSEM). This study aims to add to the current knowledge base by asking individuals to describe their education and career choices in their own words. The primary populations of interest are those who are working or have worked in CSEM. The survey can be accessed at https://redcap.ctsi.psu.edu/surveys/?s=NCF3JHX4Y9. For more information, see http://csempathways.wpengine.com/

 

RESEARCH STUDY: Interviews of practicing engineers
Researchers at Stanford University are seeking to interview practicing engineers in multiple engineering disciplines for the purpose of characterizing back-of-the-envelope (BOTE) problems. We will first ask and learn about general, conceptual ideas of BOTE problems and then follow that up by asking about specific details of BOTE problems since BOTE problems are not well defined. This is important because students are not being taught to do these types of calculations, yet this approach has historically had many useful applications (e.g. Enrico Fermi estimating the bomb energy yield of the first atomic bomb in the Trinity test). If you are interested, please sign up for an interview here: https://calendly.com/eburkhol/back-of-the-envelope-study or forward this announcement to engineers that you know. The results will be used to improve undergraduate instruction and produce more capable engineers for the workforce.

Contact: Eric Burkholder, eburkhol@stanford.edu

 

CALL FOR PAPERS: Special issue on Theory in Computer Education in the ACM Transactions on Computing Education
Call for papers for special issue on Theory in Computing Education in the ACM Transactions on Computing Education. Authors are encouraged to submit papers on the general theme of the issue, and may want to address one or more of the following: (1) Reviewing the use of theory in computing education research; (2) Theories for explanatory research in computing education; (3) Theory-based predicting results in computing education; and (4) Combining theories to enrich our understanding of learning computing. More topic suggestions are listed in the call for papers. Authors interested in submitting articles to this special issue need to submit extended abstracts by January 15, 2021, and full papers by June 15, 2021. The special issue is expected to be published in late 2021. For more information, please see the full call for papers at https://dl.acm.org/pb-assets/static_journal_pages/toce/assets/cfp/TOCESpecialIssueTheoryInComputingEducationResearch-1603478967680.pdf.

 

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: NETI-3A workshop registration available
The National Effective Teaching Institute (NETI-3) workshop will be offered January 4th and 5th from 1:00 to 5:00 pm EST each day using Zoom. This workshop is intended for instructors teaching engineering or engineering technology focuses on effective teaching in a virtual environment. Topics explored in the workshop include student motivation, active engagement, assessment and adopting an inclusive mindset in online environments. The National Effective Teaching Institute (NETI-1) has been given since 1991, reaching nearly 2500 participants from over 350 different schools. It will be facilitated by Susan Lord, Matt Ohland, and Michael Prince, who also direct NETI-1 and NETI-2. Like those workshops, NETI-3 will be highly interactive and will provide opportunities for the participants to plan applications of the workshop content to their own courses. Faculty are encouraged to seek institutional sponsorship to attend. Questions about the workshop content or logistics should be directed to Michael Prince (prince@bucknell.edu). Register at https://www.neti-workshop.org/events/.

 

Position Announcements

 

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoc Diversity and Innovation Scholars at the University of New Hampshire
The University of New Hampshire invites your application to the Postdoctoral Diversity and Innovation Scholars (https://www.unh.edu/engagement/postdoctoral-diversity-and-innovation-scholars). This 2-year postdoctoral appointment will provide opportunities to hone your scholarship in preparation for the professoriate through mentoring, professional development, development funds, a minimum salary of $50,000 (dependent on discipline), and benefits. The link below describes the range of professional development opportunities (https://www.unh.edu/engagement/faculty-development) and the opportunity to apply for a tenure track faculty opening in the 2nd year. We have nine postdoctoral opening across four colleges.

The University of New Hampshire is a Carnegie R1 institution with land- space-, and sea- grant designations. We are situated in the beautiful seacoast region of New Hampshire, with a train station on the main campus, an hour from Boston and 1.5-hour plane flight to Washington DC. The beauty of our location cannot be surpassed in the fall. We look forward to your application by the November 16, 2020 deadline. For questions, contact patricia.walsh@unh.edu to set up an appointment with me. Please share this opportunity with current postdoctoral scholars (seeking a 2nd postdoc) or recent PhD graduates in your network. For more information and to apply, see https://www.unh.edu/engagement/postdoctoral-diversity-and-innovation-scholars.

 

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Teaching Professor, Science Education, Florida International University
The Department of Teaching and Learning in the College of Arts, Sciences and Education at Florida International University, invites applications for a twelve-month, full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor position in Science Education for an anticipated start date of Fall 2021.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in Elementary Science Education as part of the Early Childhood and Elementary Education programs. Specifically, the Assistant Teaching Professor will teach four courses in the Department of Teaching and Learning during Fall and Spring semesters and three courses during the Summer term. In addition, the Assistant Teaching Professor will contribute to the Department, College, and University through service and committee involvement. Other responsibilities are detailed in the full job description.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 522359 at facultycareers.fiu.edu and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and commitment to diversity statement as a single pdf file.

 

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computer Science (CS) at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computer Science (CS) starting in fall 2021. We invite applicants from all areas of CS with preference to those with demonstrated expertise in Artificial Intelligence and/or Engineering Education. Candidates are expected to have a record of high-quality scholarship and should be able to demonstrate the potential for excellence in both research and teaching in Computer Science. The department values both interdisciplinary research and relevant research or work experience in industry or government.

Applicants must hold an earned doctorate in Computer Science, Engineering Education or a closely related field by the time they are hired, and demonstrate excellence in both research and teaching with a focus in Computer Science. All candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills, have the ability to establish an active research program, and be motivated to support the student-oriented culture of the department and the university.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must include 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) research statement (3 pages maximum), 4) teaching statement (2 pages maximum), and 5) names and contact information of at least three referees.

To apply, please visit https://www.utep.edu/employment. For additional information about the position, contact Dr. Christopher Kiekintveld, Search Committee Chair, via email at cdkiekintveld@utep.edu. The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Link to full position description: https://www.utep.edu/cs/news/cs-faculty-position-sept-2020.html

 

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Faculty position in Mechanical Engineering at Ohio Northern University
Ohio Northern University (ONU) is proud to be a place where the learning, development, and welfare of its students are the highest priorities of the institution. The T. J. Smull College of Engineering is an undergraduate-only program which values the development of strong relationships between students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Faculty are encouraged to provide unique educational opportunities that fully develop individual students into practicing engineers and computer scientists. Our new 105,000 ft2 building for the College of Engineering accommodates our ongoing growth and provides great opportunities for high-impact learning.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking a talented and passionate educator to fill a tenure track faculty position beginning on August 18, 2021. Candidates from any specialty area within mechanical engineering will be considered. A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Education (with a prior degree in mechanical engineering), or a related field is preferred, with all degree requirements completed before the date of employment. Industry experience, teaching experience, and professional licensure will be viewed favorably. Candidates should be committed to advancing the knowledge and practice of engineering pedagogy. The appointment may be made at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level commensurate with qualification and experience.

All application materials must be submitted online at https://jobs.onu.edu and must include an application letter, vita, statements of teaching and research experience, transcripts, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions concerning the position should be referred to Dr. David Mikesell, Professor and Chair, Mechanical Engineering Department, d-mikesell@onu.edu. The university is located in Ada, a small community 15 miles east of Lima and approximately 75 miles from Toledo, Dayton, and Columbus. Further information about the University is available at http://www.onu.edu. This posting can be accessed directly at: https://jobs.onu.edu/postings/8017.

 

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure-track assistant professor in Construction Engineering and Management

Wayne State University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) and the Division of Engineering Technology (ET) have teamed up to offer a unique opportunity for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position for a candidate with a passion for teaching, mentoring, and applied research in the area of construction engineering and management. Tenure will reside in the Division of Engineering Technology.

The incumbent will bridge the CEE and ET experiences by teaching graduate-level courses in Construction Engineering and Management (CEM) in CEE, and undergraduate –level courses in Construction Management (CM) in ET. The successful candidate will work with the ET Chair to establish and maintain accreditation for the BS program in Construction Management. For a more detailed job description including essential functions, minimum and preferred qualifications, as well as for instructions on how to submit an application, go to Wayne State University’s online hiring system at: https://jobs.wayne.edu under the Faculty & Academic Staff category, and search for posting #045280.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between WSU and the WSU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

 

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Position, Any Rank
Engineering Education Research, College of Engineering, University of Michigan

The College of Engineering at the University of Michigan is excited to announce a tenured/tenure-track faculty opening as part of its unique, interdisciplinary engineering education research (EER) program. The faculty member hired through this search will join a community that includes five core EER faculty, will conduct EER as their main form of scholarship, and will be embedded in one of the traditional engineering departments within the College of Engineering (https://www.engin.umich.edu/departments/). Accordingly, the successful applicant will demonstrate the potential to conduct world class scholarship in EER, teach in both EER and in a traditional engineering department, and provide service in support of both EER and an engineering department.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Engineering Education, STEM/Science Education, or Engineering AND a minimum of an M.S. degree (or equivalent) in a science or engineering discipline. Candidates should also demonstrate the potential to create a strong and externally-funded research program in engineering education (which includes advising graduate and/or undergraduate student researchers and producing peer-reviewed publications), teach EER and engineering courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, provide service and leadership to the profession, and contribute to our goal of eliminating systemic racism and sexism by embracing our culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).

To apply, please submit the following materials: (1) cover letter explaining your interest in this position, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) two-page research statement, (4) two-page teaching statement that addresses teaching in both EER and a specific engineering department, (5) two-page diversity statement, (6) up to three representative publications, and (7) names and contact information for three confidential references. Throughout these materials, be sure to describe ways your research, teaching, and service might benefit both EER and one of the engineering departments within the College of Engineering. As well, the College of Engineering is especially interested in candidates who contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community, so the materials you submit should also describe your commitment and potential contributions to DEI.

Submit your application materials electronically at the following College of Engineering website: http://apply.interfolio.com/79968. We will accept applications on a rolling basis, but applications submitted by December 1, 2020 will receive full consideration for this position. Please direct questions to cfinelli@umich.edu.

Michigan Engineering’s vision is to be the world’s preeminent college of engineering serving the common good. This global outlook, leadership focus and service commitment permeate our culture. Our vision is supported by a mission and values that, together, provide the framework for all that we do. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/. The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to DEI. The Michigan Engineering component of the University’s comprehensive, five-year, DEI strategic plan—along with updates on our programs and resources dedicated to ensuring a welcoming, fair and inclusive environment—can be found at: http://www.engin.umich.edu/college/about/diversity. The University of Michigan is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer with an active Dual-Career Assistance Program.

 

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Lutcher Brown Endowed Chair (Associate or Full Prof) in Engineering Education, University of Texas at San Antonio
The College of Engineering at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is seeking applications for a Lutcher Brown Endowed Chair in the field of Engineering Education. A full-time, distinguished tenured position, with a primary appointment in the College of Engineering, this position will begin in August 2021 and salary will be commensurate with qualifications. The successful candidate must have demonstrated (1) research competencies and capabilities commensurate with an Endowed Chair/distinguished tenured professor appointment level in the College of Engineering, (2) experience leading collaborative teams and success in federally funded interdisciplinary and/or transdisciplinary efforts, and (3) exemplary dedication to inclusion and diversity in all of its forms. The Lutcher Brown Endowed Chair will join another current full-time tenure-track faculty and 8-10 partially-appointed faculty to support a joint engineering education Master’s Program between the Colleges of Engineering and Education and Human Development. The successful candidate will also have the ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse urban population, and be committed to advancing the University’s mission as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

Applicants must submit their full application package via UTSA’s Candidate Gateway. To apply, you may access the position posting directly by clicking here: https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/UTZ_CG/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=5376&PostingSeq=1

The review of applications material will begin on the preferred deadline of November 30, 2020 and continue until the position is filled.

For information, please contact: JoAnn Browning, Dean, College of Engineering, JoAnn.Browning@utsa.edu

 

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Multiple Open-Discipline Faculty Positions in Engineering and Applied Science at CU Boulder

As part of our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive academic culture in the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) at the University of Colorado Boulder, we are launching a new college-wide search for multiple tenured/tenure track faculty positions rostered among any/all of the six departments and six interdisciplinary programs in the college (https://www.colorado.edu/engineering/about/departments-and-programs). We anticipate hiring at the assistant and associate professor levels, although qualified candidates will be considered at the full professor rank.

 

This search is aimed at prospective faculty whose experience and future plans for teaching, research, and service are aligned with creating a more inclusive academic culture of excellence in engineering and computer science.

 

https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Multiple-Open-Discipline-Faculty-Positions-in-Engineering-and-Applied-Science/26989

 

CONTACT: Robyn E Sandekian, sandekian@Colorado.EDU, with questions.

 

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Assistant Professor of Engineering Education
The College of Engineering (CoE) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (http://engineering.unl.edu) will be seeking applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of assistant professor in the area of engineering education. The College is building a cohort of discipline-based education research (DBER) faculty to both establish national leadership in DBER in conjunction with the broader UNL DBER community and contribute to research-based transformations within their engineering academic units. CoE is particularly interested in those whose research centers on teaching, learning, and assessment at the undergraduate level and can extend to the K-12 and graduate levels. The primary faculty appointment will be in one of three academic units in the College of Engineering: Civil & Environmental Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, or Mechanical & Materials Engineering, depending on a candidate’s qualifications. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in an engineering discipline (including engineering education) or a closely related field. Applicants’ doctoral training should have emphasized rigorous engineering education research practices. In addition, candidates must have at least a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline. Applicants should have a record of strong scholarly achievement and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education. Candidates must have the potential to establish a strong externally funded research program. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to contributing to a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. It is preferred that successful candidates have had undergraduate teaching experience and have conducted discipline-based education research as part of their Ph.D. experience.

For more details and application requirements see https://employment.unl.edu, requisition F_200130. Review of application materials will begin December 15, 2020 and continue until the positions are filled. For more information, please contact Dr. Heidi Diefes-Dux, Professor and Search Chair at heidi.diefes-dux@unl.edu.

As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

 

 

To send an announcement to the ERM listserv, please prepare a 2-3 paragraph description including any relevant URLs and contact info as well as a subject line. Do not include any attachments. Be sure that the announcement includes the person to contact with questions. Email all of this information to Sarah Zappe at ser163@psu.edu with [ERM Announcement] in the subject line to facilitate email sorting. Announcements will be sent out on the 1st and 15th of each month. Each set of announcements will be included in the announcements email twice. Announcements will also be recorded on the ERM website: http://erm.asee.org/

For more resources and position announcements, please see the Engineering Education Community Resource Wiki available at http://bit.ly/engredu. A direct link to job postings at https://bitly.com/eecr-jobs.

 

 

ERM Announcements, November 1, 2020

Dear ERM members,

Happy Halloween everyone! I want to enjoy my Halloween weekend, so I’m sending out the November 1 ERM newsletter a couple of days early. I hope all of you have some spooky plans for the weekend, even if that just means binge watching scary movies and eating lots of candy!

Thank you to all of our ERM members who attended yesterday’s FIE-related business meeting. While we’ve been sidelined a bit due to COVID this year, I wanted to take some time during our meeting to talk about the future of our division and where we want to go once things get back to normal (hopefully soon!). We spent much of our time talking about what things ERM is doing well and what things we can improve upon. It is so helpful to me to hear the voices of our community to figure out what steps we might need to take next. I am still processing a lot of the information, but wanted to share a few of the interesting thoughts with you.

Overall, attendees felt that we were doing well with communication, that we are a “tangible space for professional socialization,” and that we have a very active membership with lots of new faces in the last few years. Yet, the group also recognized things to work on. Just some of the challenges that were brought up include the following: 1) increasing our reach to our graduate student community to encourage them to become involved, 2) increasing the activity of our more senior members whose involvement has lessened in recent years, 3) making our work more transformative to engineering education practice, 4) providing additional opportunities for people to get involved with the division, and 5) increasing connections with the other divisions, particularly disciplinary-related ones. I already have my wheels spinning in my head about things that we might be able to try related to these suggestions, and will be setting up a meeting with some of the executive board soon to discuss what steps we should take.

If you were unable to attend but have other suggestions on how ERM can improve, please send me an e-mail! Your ideas and thoughts are welcome.

Anyway, lots of announcements today…including many open houses for our graduate programs in engineering education. What a great time to be a graduate student just starting out!!! Please pass along these announcements to prospective students who might be interested in attending these events.

Happy Halloween!

Sarah

 

ERM Announcements for 11/1/2020

General Announcements

ASEE ANNOUNCEMENT: Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 2021 Awards
NSF ANNOUNCEMENT: Funding and review opportunities at NSF
RESEARCH STUDY: Entering and Leaving Careers in Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics
RESEARCH STUDY: Interviews of practicing engineers
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Clemson ESED Department Online Information Session
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Ohio State Engineering Education Virtual Open House
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: FIU Engineering & Computing Education Doctoral Program Open House
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: University at Buffalo – Dept of Engineering Education – Meet and Greet Virtual Event [Mon Nov 2nd @ 3:30]
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: ASU Engineering Education System and Design Doctoral Program Open House
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Meet Faculty in the Field of Engineering Education: Virtual Community Meetup
EVENT ANNOUNEMENT: National Academies Symposium on Imagining the Future of Undergraduate STEM Education
CALL FOR PAPERS: Special issue on Theory in Computer Education in the ACM Transactions on Computing Education

Position Announcements

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Faculty position in Mechanical Engineering at Ohio Northern University
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure-track assistant professor in Construction Engineering and Management
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Position, Any Rank
Engineering Education Research, College of Engineering, University of Michigan

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Lutcher Brown Endowed Chair (Associate or Full Prof) in Engineering Education, University of Texas at San Antonio
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Multiple Open-Discipline Faculty Positions in Engineering and Applied Science at CU Boulder
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Assistant Professor of Engineering Education
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Director of the Multicultural Engineering Program at Penn State University

 

General Announcements

 

ASEE ANNOUNCEMENT: Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 2021 Awards
ASEE’s Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CDEI) is excited to share information with you regarding our awards for the 2021 Conference.

We have two awards this year: 1) ASEE Constituent Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award (https://diversity.asee.org/deicommittee/asee-constituent-equity-and-inclusion-award/), and 2)Best Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Paper Award (https://diversity.asee.org/deicommittee/best-paper/)

To support a clear interpretation of these awards, CDEI hosted a virtual workshop on “Diversity Papers: Tips and Guidelines for Authors and Evaluators” (https://diversity.asee.org/deicommittee/workshops/). In addition to this workshop, rubrics for both awards are available on the websites above. We believe that your authors can benefit from this information as they prepare papers and proposals.

Contact: Katie Shirey, katey@edukatey.com

 

NSF ANNOUNCEMENT: Funding and review opportunities at NSF
AI Institute program seeks reviewers

Dear colleagues:

We’re writing to ask you to consider volunteering for the interdisciplinary panels that will review proposals submitted to NSF’s upcoming National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes competition (for more details, please see the program information page (https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505686), which has links to the solicitation, FAQ, and more). We are planning to review proposals in interdisciplinary panels that will meet between February-March. Because we will be on a very tight schedule to meet NSF deadlines, we want to identify possible panelists as soon as possible. If you are interested, please complete this short survey (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AIInstitutes). Note that you may still serve as a panelist even if you are submitting a proposal to the competition. We will be organizing the panels in different themes to minimize potential conflicts of interest. Please feel free to forward this survey to your colleagues who might be interested.

If you have questions or concerns, please email us at: AIInstitutes@nsf.gov

NSF National AI Research Institute Program Team

New solicitation: Research on Emerging Technologies for Teaching and Learning (RETTL) – formerly known as Cyberlearning (NSF 20-612) (https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2020/nsf20612/nsf20612.htm)

The purpose of the Research on Emerging Technologies for Teaching and Learning (RETTL) program is to fund exploratory and synergistic research in emerging technologies (to include, but not limited to, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and immersive or augmenting technologies) for teaching and learning in the future. The program accepts proposals that focus on learning, teaching, or a combination of both. The scope of the program is broad, with special interest in diverse learner/educator populations, contexts, and content, including teaching and learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and in foundational areas that enable STEM (e.g., self-regulation, literacy, communication, collaboration, creativity, and socio-emotional skills). Research in this program should be informed by the convergence (synthesis) of multiple disciplines: e.g., learning sciences; discipline-based education research; computer and information science and engineering; design; and cognitive, behavioral, and social sciences. Within this broad scope, the program also encourages projects that investigate teaching and learning related to futuristic and highly technological work environments.

Deadline: January 25, 2021

Major Research Instrumentation Program (MRI) (NSF 18-513) (https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5260&org=NSF&sel_org=ENG&from=fund)

The Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program serves to increase access to multi-user scientific and engineering instrumentation for research and research training in our Nation’s institutions of higher education and not-for-profit scientific/engineering research organizations. An MRI award supports the acquisition or development of a multi-user research instrument that is, in general, too costly and/or not appropriate for support through other NSF programs. MRI provides support to acquire critical research instrumentation without which advances in fundamental science and engineering research may not otherwise occur. MRI also provides support to develop next-generation research instruments that open new opportunities to advance the frontiers in science and engineering research. Additionally, an MRI award is expected to enhance research training of students who will become the next generation of instrument users, designers and builders.

Deadline: January 19, 2021

Ethical and Responsible Research (ER2) (NSF 19-609) (https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505693&org=NSF&sel_org=ENG&from=fund)

Ethical and Responsible Research (ER2) funds research projects that identify (1) factors that are effective in the formation of ethical STEM researchers and (2) approaches to developing those factors in all STEM fields that NSF supports. ER2 solicits proposals for research that explores the following: ‘What constitutes responsible conduct for research (RCR), and which cultural and institutional contexts promote ethical STEM research and practice and why?’ Do certain labs have a ‘culture of academic integrity’? What practices contribute to the establishment and maintenance of ethical cultures and how can these practices be transferred, extended to, and integrated into other research and learning settings?’ Factors one might consider include: honor codes, professional ethics codes and licensing requirements, an ethic of service and/or service learning, life-long learning requirements, curricula or memberships in organizations (e.g. Engineers without Borders) that stress responsible conduct for research, institutions that serve under-represented groups, institutions where academic and research integrity are cultivated at multiple levels, institutions that cultivate ethics across the curriculum, or programs that promote group work, or do not grade. Successful proposals typically have a comparative dimension, either between or within institutional settings that differ along these or among other factors, and they specify plans for developing interventions that promote the effectiveness of identified factors.

Deadline: February 22, 2021

Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) (NSF 20-525) (https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503214&org=NSF&sel_org=ENG&from=fund)

CAREER: The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization. Activities pursued by early-career faculty should build a firm foundation for a lifetime of leadership in integrating education and research. NSF encourages submission of CAREER proposals from early-career faculty at all CAREER-eligible organizations and especially encourages women, members of underrepresented minority groups, and persons with disabilities to apply.

Deadline: July 26, 2021

For more information, contact Edward Berger, Program Director, Engineering Education, NSF at eberger@nsf.gov

 

RESEARCH STUDY: Entering and Leaving Careers in Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics
A team of researchers at Penn State seeks participants to complete a 5-10 minute survey on why individuals enter and/or leave careers in Computer Science, Engineering and Math (CSEM). This study aims to add to the current knowledge base by asking individuals to describe their education and career choices in their own words. The primary populations of interest are those who are working or have worked in CSEM. The survey can be accessed at https://redcap.ctsi.psu.edu/surveys/?s=NCF3JHX4Y9. For more information, see http://csempathways.wpengine.com/

 

RESEARCH STUDY: Interviews of practicing engineers
Researchers at Stanford University are seeking to interview practicing engineers in multiple engineering disciplines for the purpose of characterizing back-of-the-envelope (BOTE) problems. We will first ask and learn about general, conceptual ideas of BOTE problems and then follow that up by asking about specific details of BOTE problems since BOTE problems are not well defined. This is important because students are not being taught to do these types of calculations, yet this approach has historically had many useful applications (e.g. Enrico Fermi estimating the bomb energy yield of the first atomic bomb in the Trinity test). If you are interested, please sign up for an interview here: https://calendly.com/eburkhol/back-of-the-envelope-study or forward this announcement to engineers that you know. The results will be used to improve undergraduate instruction and produce more capable engineers for the workforce.

Contact: Eric Burkholder, eburkhol@stanford.edu

 

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Clemson ESED Department Online Information Session
The Clemson University Department of Engineering and Science Education (ESED) will be hosting an online information session for prospective Ph.D. students on Monday, November 9, 2020, from 5:00 to 6:30 pm (EST). Situated in Clemson’s College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences (CECAS), ESED is a nationally renowned, unique program as it networks scholars in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education research areas. The ESED Ph.D. program provides a rich curriculum integrating STEM education with social science and education research methods. The ESED Ph.D. program is designed for students who are content specialists in a STEM discipline who seek to pursue discipline-based education research; applicants must have a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in a STEM discipline. More information about the ESED program is available at our website: https://www.clemson.edu/cecas/departments/ese/.

The ESED Online Information Session provides opportunities to meet with faculty and graduate students, learn about the program and its culture of collaboration, and discuss career opportunities as a Clemson ESED graduate.

Register to attend here: https://bit.ly/2HzwwZt . After registering, you will receive an email with information about how to join the meeting.

For more information, contact Student Services Coordinator Barbara Smith at barbar2@clemson.edu.

Can’t make it to the open house but interested in applying? Visit the ESED Ph.D. program website (https://www.clemson.edu/cecas/departments/ese/academics/phd/admissions.html) to learn more. We hope you will consider Clemson University as you decide to pursue your graduate studies in STEM education research!

 

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Ohio State Engineering Education Virtual Open House
Mark your calendars! The Department of Engineering Education (EED) at The Ohio State University is excited to announce our third annual Open House! Join us virtually on Thursday, November 12, from 5:00-6:30pm as we showcase our latest research and teaching innovations! Join us for zoom panel discussions about our groundbreaking research, teaching innovations, faculty advising, and our growing PhD program! New this year: a Columbus Concierge, who will help you connect with attractions, restaurants, museums, exciting industry opportunities, and more in the repeatedly top-ranked city of Columbus! For more information, please contact Dr. Ana Casado at casado.1@osu.edu. To register and receive a zoom link, click here: https://osu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuCtrjwtEta-SPj4EA-EtOOkFdrg81is

 

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: FIU Engineering & Computing Education Doctoral Program Open House
Registration for the FIU Engineering and Computing Education Doctoral Program Open House is now open! Join us for our Fall Virtual Open house on November 12 to experience our program from anywhere around the globe.

The Fall Open House is a great opportunity to participate in actual academic and research sessions, chat with graduate students and graduate admissions representatives, and learn about how the first engineering and computing education program at a minority-serving institution, is meeting the critical needs facing engineering and computing education, especially in equity, diversity, and inclusion.

This year’s open house will be held virtually through Zoom and attendees will have the chance to meet with faculty, graduate students, and learn more about all aspects of the program (e.g., admissions, curriculum, program requirements, community). Attendees will be able to choose from a variety of activities and meetings allowing them to build their own personal schedule around the areas that interest them the most. Interested? If so, confirm your registration today by clicking here: https://fiu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2uI0587YCmXnOXH.

Contact: Alexandra Coso Strong, Alexandra.strong@fiu.edu

 

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: University at Buffalo – Dept of Engineering Education – Meet and Greet Virtual Event [Mon Nov 2nd @ 3:30]
Monday November 2nd 3:30pm (EST)

REGISTER NOW at https://ubseasconnect.buffalo.edu/register/engedgradinfo

Come meet with the faculty of the University at Buffalo’s (UB) Department of Engineering Education (http://engineering.buffalo.edu/engineering-education.html) to learn more about our research programs (http://engineering.buffalo.edu/engineering-education/research.html) and curricula (http://engineering.buffalo.edu/engineering-education/academics/graduate.html).

The Department of Engineering Education features:

• The only engineering education department that requires equity and inclusion coursework for all students enrolled in our programs;

• Scholars and teachers dedicated to improving engineering education through active and experiential learning, innovative pedagogies, and evidence-based classroom instruction.

• A strong record of outreach both across the UB community and the local Buffalo community.

• A faculty of 17 teacher-scholar-researchers from a range of subdisciplines, including engineering education, computing education, mechanical engineering, chemical and biological engineering and technical communication, among others.

Our meet and greet will feature opportunities to hear about faculty research as well as small group networking opportunities for students to talk directly with faculty about what we’re teaching, researching, and looking for in graduate student researchers.

Questions? Contact: gradeng@buffalo.edu

 

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: ASU Engineering Education System and Design Doctoral Program Open House
Arizona State University’s Engineering Education Systems and Design (EESD) doctoral program is happy to announce our virtual student open house will occur November 6, 2020 from 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM (MST). Learn how you can build a career dedicated to transforming how students at all levels learn and perceive engineering. Join us for a webinar to meet faculty, learn about their research areas, and discover how alumni are using their degrees in the industry.

Click here for more information on the Open House: https://poly.engineering.asu.edu/engineering/phd/2020openhouse/

Click here for the Student Registration Form: https://asuengineering.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0jpbjtmWsBv9gDX

 

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Meet Faculty in the Field of Engineering Education: Virtual Community Meetup
Meet Faculty in the Field of Engineering Education: Virtual Community Meetup

Wednesday 11/4, 2:30-4:00pm MST / 4:30-6:00pm EST

For more info and registration details: tinyurl.com/EngEdMeetup

New to the engineering education community? Have questions about research, careers, or the field? Back for its third year, and now virtual, this event provides an opportunity to interact with 14 exemplar faculty in Engineering Education. Session attendees will have the opportunity to meet with these faculty in small interactive breakout sessions, to ask questions and seek advice. Students, postdocs, faculty, and researchers are invited. Newcomers to engineering education are especially welcome!

This event is inspired by the Engineering Education Pioneers Project (NSF Grant # 1263512) and offered in affiliation with the ASEE Education & Research Methods (ERM) and Student Divisions. For questions, please contact Drs. Sam Brunhaver (sbrunhav@asu.edu) and Adam Carberry (acarberr@asu.edu)

 

EVENT ANNOUNEMENT: National Academies Symposium on Imagining the Future of Undergraduate STEM Education
How do we change undergraduate STEM education to meet the needs of students, science, and society in 2040 and beyond? Join a diverse group of innovators on November 12, 13, and 19, 2020 at the Symposium on Imagining the Future of Undergraduate STEM Education, hosted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and funded by the National Science. For more information and to register, see https://www.eventbrite.com/e/imagining-the-future-of-undergraduate-stem-education-tickets-113781760308,

 

CALL FOR PAPERS: Special issue on Theory in Computer Education in the ACM Transactions on Computing Education
Call for papers for special issue on Theory in Computing Education in the ACM Transactions on Computing Education.. Authors are encouraged to submit papers on the general theme of the issue, and may want to address one or more of the following: (1) Reviewing the use of theory in computing education research; (2) Theories for explanatory research in computing education; (3) Theory-based predicting results in computing education; and (4) Combining theories to enrich our understanding of learning computing. More topic suggestions are listed in the call for papers. Authors interested in submitting articles to this special issue need to submit extended abstracts by January 15, 2021, and full papers by June 15, 2021. The special issue is expected to be published in early 2022. For more information, please see the full call for papers at https://dl.acm.org/pb-assets/static_journal_pages/toce/assets/cfp/TOCESpecialIssueTheoryInComputingEducationResearch-1603478967680.pdf.

 

Position Announcements

 

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Faculty position in Mechanical Engineering at Ohio Northern University
Ohio Northern University (ONU) is proud to be a place where the learning, development, and welfare of its students are the highest priorities of the institution. The T. J. Smull College of Engineering is an undergraduate-only program which values the development of strong relationships between students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Faculty are encouraged to provide unique educational opportunities that fully develop individual students into practicing engineers and computer scientists. Our new 105,000 ft2 building for the College of Engineering accommodates our ongoing growth and provides great opportunities for high-impact learning.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking a talented and passionate educator to fill a tenure track faculty position beginning on August 18, 2021. Candidates from any specialty area within mechanical engineering will be considered. A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Education (with a prior degree in mechanical engineering), or a related field is preferred, with all degree requirements completed before the date of employment. Industry experience, teaching experience, and professional licensure will be viewed favorably. Candidates should be committed to advancing the knowledge and practice of engineering pedagogy. The appointment may be made at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level commensurate with qualification and experience.

All application materials must be submitted online at https://jobs.onu.edu and must include an application letter, vita, statements of teaching and research experience, transcripts, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions concerning the position should be referred to Dr. David Mikesell, Professor and Chair, Mechanical Engineering Department, d-mikesell@onu.edu. The university is located in Ada, a small community 15 miles east of Lima and approximately 75 miles from Toledo, Dayton, and Columbus. Further information about the University is available at http://www.onu.edu. This posting can be accessed directly at: https://jobs.onu.edu/postings/8017.

 

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure-track assistant professor in Construction Engineering and Management

Wayne State University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) and the Division of Engineering Technology (ET) have teamed up to offer a unique opportunity for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position for a candidate with a passion for teaching, mentoring, and applied research in the area of construction engineering and management. Tenure will reside in the Division of Engineering Technology.

The incumbent will bridge the CEE and ET experiences by teaching graduate-level courses in Construction Engineering and Management (CEM) in CEE, and undergraduate –level courses in Construction Management (CM) in ET. The successful candidate will work with the ET Chair to establish and maintain accreditation for the BS program in Construction Management. For a more detailed job description including essential functions, minimum and preferred qualifications, as well as for instructions on how to submit an application, go to Wayne State University’s online hiring system at: https://jobs.wayne.edu under the Faculty & Academic Staff category, and search for posting #045280.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between WSU and the WSU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

 

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Position, Any Rank
Engineering Education Research, College of Engineering, University of Michigan

The College of Engineering at the University of Michigan is excited to announce a tenured/tenure-track faculty opening as part of its unique, interdisciplinary engineering education research (EER) program. The faculty member hired through this search will join a community that includes five core EER faculty, will conduct EER as their main form of scholarship, and will be embedded in one of the traditional engineering departments within the College of Engineering (https://www.engin.umich.edu/departments/). Accordingly, the successful applicant will demonstrate the potential to conduct world class scholarship in EER, teach in both EER and in a traditional engineering department, and provide service in support of both EER and an engineering department.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Engineering Education, STEM/Science Education, or Engineering AND a minimum of an M.S. degree (or equivalent) in a science or engineering discipline. Candidates should also demonstrate the potential to create a strong and externally-funded research program in engineering education (which includes advising graduate and/or undergraduate student researchers and producing peer-reviewed publications), teach EER and engineering courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, provide service and leadership to the profession, and contribute to our goal of eliminating systemic racism and sexism by embracing our culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).

To apply, please submit the following materials: (1) cover letter explaining your interest in this position, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) two-page research statement, (4) two-page teaching statement that addresses teaching in both EER and a specific engineering department, (5) two-page diversity statement, (6) up to three representative publications, and (7) names and contact information for three confidential references. Throughout these materials, be sure to describe ways your research, teaching, and service might benefit both EER and one of the engineering departments within the College of Engineering. As well, the College of Engineering is especially interested in candidates who contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community, so the materials you submit should also describe your commitment and potential contributions to DEI.

Submit your application materials electronically at the following College of Engineering website: http://apply.interfolio.com/79968. We will accept applications on a rolling basis, but applications submitted by December 1, 2020 will receive full consideration for this position. Please direct questions to cfinelli@umich.edu.

Michigan Engineering’s vision is to be the world’s preeminent college of engineering serving the common good. This global outlook, leadership focus and service commitment permeate our culture. Our vision is supported by a mission and values that, together, provide the framework for all that we do. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/. The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to DEI. The Michigan Engineering component of the University’s comprehensive, five-year, DEI strategic plan—along with updates on our programs and resources dedicated to ensuring a welcoming, fair and inclusive environment—can be found at: http://www.engin.umich.edu/college/about/diversity. The University of Michigan is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer with an active Dual-Career Assistance Program.

 

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Lutcher Brown Endowed Chair (Associate or Full Prof) in Engineering Education, University of Texas at San Antonio
The College of Engineering at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is seeking applications for a Lutcher Brown Endowed Chair in the field of Engineering Education. A full-time, distinguished tenured position, with a primary appointment in the College of Engineering, this position will begin in August 2021 and salary will be commensurate with qualifications. The successful candidate must have demonstrated (1) research competencies and capabilities commensurate with an Endowed Chair/distinguished tenured professor appointment level in the College of Engineering, (2) experience leading collaborative teams and success in federally funded interdisciplinary and/or transdisciplinary efforts, and (3) exemplary dedication to inclusion and diversity in all of its forms. The Lutcher Brown Endowed Chair will join another current full-time tenure-track faculty and 8-10 partially-appointed faculty to support a joint engineering education Master’s Program between the Colleges of Engineering and Education and Human Development. The successful candidate will also have the ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse urban population, and be committed to advancing the University’s mission as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

Applicants must submit their full application package via UTSA’s Candidate Gateway. To apply, you may access the position posting directly by clicking here: https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/UTZ_CG/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=5376&PostingSeq=1

The review of applications material will begin on the preferred deadline of November 30, 2020 and continue until the position is filled.

For information, please contact: JoAnn Browning, Dean, College of Engineering, JoAnn.Browning@utsa.edu

 

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Multiple Open-Discipline Faculty Positions in Engineering and Applied Science at CU Boulder

As part of our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive academic culture in the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) at the University of Colorado Boulder, we are launching a new college-wide search for multiple tenured/tenure track faculty positions rostered among any/all of the six departments and six interdisciplinary programs in the college (https://www.colorado.edu/engineering/about/departments-and-programs). We anticipate hiring at the assistant and associate professor levels, although qualified candidates will be considered at the full professor rank.

 

This search is aimed at prospective faculty whose experience and future plans for teaching, research, and service are aligned with creating a more inclusive academic culture of excellence in engineering and computer science.

 

https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Multiple-Open-Discipline-Faculty-Positions-in-Engineering-and-Applied-Science/26989

 

CONTACT: Robyn E Sandekian, sandekian@Colorado.EDU, with questions.

 

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Assistant Professor of Engineering Education
The College of Engineering (CoE) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (http://engineering.unl.edu) will be seeking applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of assistant professor in the area of engineering education. The College is building a cohort of discipline-based education research (DBER) faculty to both establish national leadership in DBER in conjunction with the broader UNL DBER community and contribute to research-based transformations within their engineering academic units. CoE is particularly interested in those whose research centers on teaching, learning, and assessment at the undergraduate level and can extend to the K-12 and graduate levels. The primary faculty appointment will be in one of three academic units in the College of Engineering: Civil & Environmental Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, or Mechanical & Materials Engineering, depending on a candidate’s qualifications. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in an engineering discipline (including engineering education) or a closely related field. Applicants’ doctoral training should have emphasized rigorous engineering education research practices. In addition, candidates must have at least a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline. Applicants should have a record of strong scholarly achievement and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education. Candidates must have the potential to establish a strong externally funded research program. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to contributing to a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. It is preferred that successful candidates have had undergraduate teaching experience and have conducted discipline-based education research as part of their Ph.D. experience.

For more details and application requirements see https://employment.unl.edu, requisition F_200130. Review of application materials will begin December 15, 2020 and continue until the positions are filled. For more information, please contact Dr. Heidi Diefes-Dux, Professor and Search Chair at heidi.diefes-dux@unl.edu.

As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

 

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Director of the Multicultural Engineering Program at Penn State University
The Penn State College of Engineering seeks applications for the position of Assistant Director of the Multicultural Engineering Program (MEP). The successful applicant will play a critical role in the management, development, and implementation of academic support programming, leadership programming, and career development initiatives to increase the retention and graduation of underrepresented racial minority groups, including graduate and undergraduate students, in the College of Engineering. Areas of interest and experience include but are not limited to STEM Education, Student Affairs, Social Science, and Engineering/Technology Industry.

To apply, please visit: https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/job/University-Park-Campus/Assistant-Director-of-Multicultural-Engineering-Program_REQ_0000007514-1

Review of applications will begin October 26, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled. If you have any questions please contact Lauren Griggs, the search committee chair, at lag5817@psu.edu.

 

 

 

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