Student Division Newsletter, October 2023

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General Announcements:

  1. ASEE CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT
  2. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Webinar AI ethics in engineering education, a collaboration of the Student Division and the University of Oklahoma Student Chapter
  3. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Mental Health and Wellness Community Gatherings
  4. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: CDEI workshops
  5. PROCESS ADJUSTMENT FOR JEE: Guest Editorial Process for the Journal of Engineering Education
  6. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Instructor-led, virtual workshops about supporting the incorporation of DEIJB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging) principles into higher education classrooms for faculty 
  7. CALL FOR PROPOSAL: 7th Annual STEM Education Conference

Position Announcements:

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Multiple open-rank faculty positions (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) in engineering education, Arizona State University (ASU)
  2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Teaching track faculty position in Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Southern Mississippi
  3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Chemical Engineering and Materials Science Positions at Michigan State University
  4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: ASTRO ACCEL and STEM Education, Engagement, Communications Researcher Position
  5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Teaching Consultant, Learning Engineer and Data Science Research Associate, Carnegie Mellon University
  6. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Multiple positions at UC Davis
  7. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Multiple Tenure-Track positions in Chemical Engineering at Michigan Tech
  8. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure-track Assistant Professor, Harvard Graduate School of Education
  9. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity in Cybersecurity Education at Purdue University
  10. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Research Asst Prof at the University of New Mexico
  11. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral fellow at the Department of Mechanical Engineering – Engineering Design & Cognition, University of Arkansas
  12. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at Utah State University
  13. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: EER Faculty Position at the University of Michigan

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General Announcements, Detailed:

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  1. ASEE CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT

See our call for paper, https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TKXBeVPJbwzeTEL40mQB-99xMsv28O2Z/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111619423864620779374&rtpof=true&sd=true

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  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Webinar AI ethics in engineering education, a collaboration of the Student Division and the University of Oklahoma Student Chapter

ASEE Student Division and the University of Oklahoma student chapter invite you to join the first virtual student engagement series on AI ethics in engineering education. Share your thoughts and questions with Nikki Pope, the head of AI and legal ethics at NVIDIA on Oct 24, 6.30 CST. 

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

The Mental Health and Wellness in Engineering Virtual Community is an informal, approximately monthly meeting to discuss topics of mental health and wellness and initiate collaborations. All are welcome. Topics and discussions, as well as event days and times, will rotate each month. Join us on Zoom for monthly discussions starting this October. 

Sign up here, https://umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_elGKLUxUczMivQi!

Website for the community, https://sites.google.com/umich.edu/mhw-vc

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  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: CDEI workshops

See the upcoming free workshops from the ASEE Commission for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CDEI) 

INFO & REGISTRATION: https://diversity.asee.org/deicommittee/workshops/

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  1. PROCESS ADJUSTMENT FOR JEE: Guest Editorial Process for the Journal of Engineering Education

An important form of scholarly communication happens via guest editorials within the Journal of Engineering Education. This mechanism enables timely commentary on pressing issues and enables authors to communicate their expertise on a topic in a format that differs from other kinds of manuscript submissions. Unsolicited guest editorials are welcome. We will be following a standard process moving forward to ensure authors from across the entire engineering education research community have equitable access to this communication mechanism. Please visit the following website for information regarding this submission process: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/pb-assets/assets/21689830/Guest%20Editorial%20Process%20for%20JEE-1694447946.pdf 

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  1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Instructor-led, virtual workshops about supporting the incorporation of DEIJB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging) principles into higher education classrooms for faculty

ASEE Learning is passionate about supporting the incorporation of DEIJB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging) principles into higher education classrooms. These upcoming, instructor-led, virtual workshops will provide faculty with the resources needed to establish more inclusive learning environments. 

Check out the upcoming courses for professional growth, which go in-depth on these crucial topics:

Replacing Implicit Bias: Recognize, Reconsider, and Respond 

Link: https://learning.asee.org/course_catalog/replacing-implicit-bias/

Deliberate Curriculum: Designing Curricular Modules For Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, And Belonging 

Link: https://learning.asee.org/course_catalog/deliberate-curriculum/

See other courses at https://learning.asee.org/courses/. If you have any questions or need additional information regarding the courses or the registration process, feel free to respond to this email or reach out to us at learning@asee.org.

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  1. CALL FOR PROPOSAL: 7th Annual STEM Education Conference

Proposals are now being accepted for the 7th Annual STEM Education Conference. To receive full consideration, proposals must be submitted by Sunday, October 29, 2023 11:00 PM Central Time. If you have any questions, please contact rgvstemed@utrgv.edu.

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Position Announcements, Detailed:

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1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Multiple open-rank faculty positions (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) in engineering education, Arizona State University (ASU)

The Polytechnic School (TPS) within the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) seeks applicants for multiple open-rank faculty positions (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) in engineering education beginning August 2024. We intentionally seek to hire faculty who will contribute to our academic programs, promote transdisciplinary teaching and research, and help the university achieve its aspirations, including enabling student success, transforming society, valuing entrepreneurship, and promoting community-embeddedness. In efforts to advance our Engineering Education Systems and Design (EESD) programmatic vision forward, we encourage applications from those: (1) pursuing transformative and/or emerging research agendas; utilizing cutting-edge research methodologies; and/or disruptive in their approaches toward the attainment of inclusive excellence within engineering; and (2) navigating engineering with minoritized social identities in recognition that diverse voices, knowledge, and experiences are critical to the success of societal and technological innovation. See full job ad here: https://apply.interfolio.com/131145.

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2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Teaching track faculty position in Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Southern Mississippi

The School of Polymer Science and Engineering (SPSE) at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) invites applications for a full-time, nine-month Assistant Teaching Professor to begin in August 2024. This renewable, non-tenure-track position is eligible for progression and promotion in academic rank. The position is predominantly oriented toward effective undergraduate instruction within our ABET accredited bachelor’s degree program, with opportunities to support senior engineering design projects and undergraduate research. We are looking for a candidate who has strengths in the fundamentals of polymer science and engineering and who is enthusiastic to develop and bring innovative pedagogical practices and educational frameworks into our courses. The instructional load for teaching-track faculty at USM is 12 credit hours (or equivalent) per semester.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Teach lecture and laboratory-based courses in polymer science and engineering (primarily at the undergraduate level)
  2. Contribute to the mission of the program through continuous curriculum improvement, student recruitment and retention, and student

advisement and mentorship

  1. Engage in professional development and scholarly activities to implement innovative, effective, and inclusive pedagogical practices both

within and outside of the classroom

  1. Interact with external partners including industry, national labs, and funding agencies to develop opportunities for student professional

development and career readiness

  1. Assist with the assessment and evaluation of programs for accreditation purposes
  2. Demonstrate a commitment to the mission of the university, SPSE, and profession through service activities
  3. Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Earned Ph.D. in polymer science and engineering or a closely related discipline

For more information and to apply, please visit here or go to https://jobs.usm.edu and use the search term “polymer.”

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3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Chemical Engineering and Materials Science Positions at Michigan State University 

The Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (ChEMS) department at Michigan State University is hiring for several tenure-track faculty positions this year. One is open-rank and open-area and two are open-rank in Semiconductor Science and Engineering.

Interested applicants can apply here:

Open Area: https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/516507/assistantassociatefull-professor-tenure-system (MSU Careers Details – Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure System)

Semiconductor Science and Engineering: https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/513757/assistantassociatefull-professor-tenure-system (MSU Careers Details – Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure System)

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4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: ASTRO ACCEL and STEM Education, Engagement, Communications Researcher Position

We are seeking a STEM Research Associate who will report to the Director of STEM Education and Public Engagement, and is responsible for conducting research on human and organizational network development and evolution, and various STEM education research topics focused in the areas of a) astronomy education, engagement, communications, and culture, b) STEM accessibility, c) Earth-space sciences, and d) Climate Science and Clean/Renewable Energy. The STEM Research Associate works to develop and implement all aspects of research from initial design through publication. In addition, the individual will work with the Education and Public Engagement team at AUI to lead or assist in the development and implementation of innovative STEM education projects. 

LINK to Job Posting: https://jobs.jobvite.com/nrao/job/oIJvofw4

For questions, contact, Tim Spuck, tspuck@aui.edu

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5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Teaching Consultant, Learning Engineer and Data Science Research Associate, Carnegie Mellon University

The Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence & Educational Innovation is searching for three new colleagues to join our team. We seek a Data Science Research Associate, a Learning Engineer, and a Teaching Consultant. Each position is a three-year, full-time position, with the possibility of renewal, pending performance and funding. For job responsibilities and requirements, please see the three postings linked above. Please feel welcome to apply or to forward this announcement to qualified colleagues.

Given the rich diversity of the students, faculty, staff, and communities we serve, we encourage individuals with underrepresented identities and those committed to advancing a more just society to apply.

Data Science Research Associate: https://cmu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CMU/job/Pittsburgh-PA/Data-Science-Research-Associate—Provost-Office—Eberly-Center_2020632?q=eberly%20center

Learning Engineer: https://cmu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CMU/job/Pittsburgh-PA/Learning-Engineer—Provost-s-Office—Eberly-Center_2020631?q=eberly%20center

Teaching Consultant: https://cmu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CMU/job/Pittsburgh-PA/Teaching-Consultant—Provost-Office—Eberly-Center_2020633?q=eberly%20center

What does the Eberly Center do? Our teaching, technology, and assessment consultants collaborate to support the design, implementation, formative assessment, and dissemination of inclusive, evidence-based teaching and course design strategies. Together, we partner with faculty, staff, postdoc, and graduate student instructors to enhance student outcomes and diversity, equity, and inclusion at Carnegie Mellon University. We also love to learn and learn from each other. So, we regularly engage in professional development both individually and as a team.

To apply for one of these positions, submit a CV and cover letter using the links above.

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6. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Multiple positions at UC Davis

UC Davis College of Engineering is hiring three Assistant Professor of Teaching (PoT) positions this year. These positions are analogous to a research faculty position (security is the equivalent of tenure), but there is more focus on teaching and scholarship/professional activities in engineering education. These are relatively new positions that started in 2015.

Note: I am happy to answer questions about the PoT line in general and specific questions about the position in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. I started in this position in 2015 and have greatly enjoyed my experience. My department provided lots of support as I navigated this new position. Please feel to contact me, Colleen Bronner (cebronner@ucdavis.edu).

Assistant Prof. of Teaching in Civil and Environmental Engineering (deadline listed as 10/15, but will be extended to 10/31) https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF05918

Assistant Prof. of Teaching in Biological Systems Engineering (deadline 11/16) https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF05968

Assistant Prof. of Teaching in Electrical and Computer Engineering (deadline 11/1) https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF05900

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7. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Multiple Tenure-Track positions in Chemical Engineering at Michigan Tech

We are currently searching for multiple outstanding new colleagues to join our Chemical Engineering department. As you know, finding and encouraging talented senior graduate students and postdocs to apply for opportunities is challenging. We have an outstanding community and support network to position our new faculty hires for success.

Michigan Tech is building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from all individuals. Would you be willing to share with your group and forward the position posting to any interested individuals in your network?

Additional details are included in the position description.

https://www.employment.mtu.edu/cw/en-us/job/493377

Please feel free to reach out to Dr. Adrienne Minerick at minerick@mtu.edu if any questions about Michigan Tech and our department.

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8. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure-track Assistant Professor, Harvard Graduate School of Education

The Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) invites applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor focused on international and comparative education. We are seeking candidates who work in the field of education to improve educational equity, opportunities, and outcomes.

We are especially interested in candidates who have conducted research with marginalized populations in: South Asia, South East Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East and North Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Eastern Europe & Central Asia.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2023; for full consideration, please apply by that date. Please submit a CV, cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy that includes a description of the candidate’s orientation toward diversity, equity and inclusion practices, research statement, three letters of reference, and three or more writing samples/publications online at: http://apply.interfolio.com/131798. Candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit additional documents

See details at https://www.gse.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/2023-09/International-Comparative-Education.pdf.

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9. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity in Cybersecurity Education at Purdue University

The School of Engineering Education and School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue seek a postdoctoral fellow to study cybersecurity competence for cyber-physical systems engineering.  The objective of this project is to develop a framework of cybersecurity competence by establishing the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to engineer secure cyber-physical systems. One focus of the research project will be human-subjects research with industry and government practitioners, such as our partners at Rolls Royce, Cisco, ThreatModeler, and the US Coast Guard to characterize the KSAs necessary for success in engineering secure cyber-physical systems. The second focus will be developing and piloting assessments of these KSAs suitable for use with undergraduate and graduate students.

A strong applicant will have prior research experience in relevant areas including cybersecurity education, computing education, or engineering education. An ideal applicant would have training both in computing (e.g. electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science) and in educational learning theories and research methods. Candidates should have strong written and oral communication skills, ability to thrive in a collaborative environment, and experience and interest in working in an interdisciplinary context.

This co-advisors for this position are Profs. James Davis (davisjam@purdue.edu) and Kirsten Davis (kad@purdue.edu), and the desired start date is Spring 2024 or later. Interested individuals must apply through Purdue’s Gilbreth Fellowship program by Nov. 1, 2023, as described here:  https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Research/GilbrethFellowships#about

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10. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Research Asst Prof at the University of New Mexico

The School of Engineering at the University of New Mexico under the direction of Dean Donna Riley, is seeking a research faculty member to work on topics involving undergraduate and graduate student pathways and success, including the impact of curriculum on student progression, culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging, and other factors impacting student outcomes. The research faculty member will collaborate on proposals and grant-funded projects related to institutional change, design and conduct experiments related to student success interventions, and the application of predictive analytics tools and frameworks to inform faculty, staff, administrator, and student decision-making. For more information visit:

https://unm.csod.com/ats/careersite/jobdetails.aspx?site=7&c=unm&id=26982

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11. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral fellow at the Department of Mechanical Engineering – Engineering Design & Cognition, University of Arkansas

The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct research in engineering design with a focus on engineering and design cognition and design teams in collaboration with Dr. Jenn Campbell. This position is expected to advance our understanding of how engineers think about ill-structured, complex problems and how team dynamics impact the engineering design process with implications for social and environmental sustainability. In addition, this position is expected to develop new research directions, collaborate on the preparation of proposals to secure external funding for research and commercialization of research, prepare journal and conference papers, and mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers. For more information visit:

https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/job/Postdoctoral-Fellow_R0045787

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12. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at Utah State University

The Department of Engineering Education (https://engineering.usu.edu/eed/) at Utah State University (USU) is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level. This is a nine-month academic-year appointment starting August 1, 2024. Candidates must have earned a doctorate in an engineering discipline, engineering education, cognitive science, education, or psychology by the start of the appointment. Candidates must also have a B.S. and M.S. in an engineering discipline. The ideal candidates are expected to demonstrate the potential to develop a strong and externally-funded research program in engineering education, a track record of peer-reviewed publications, potential or record of teaching competency at both graduate and undergraduate levels, and evidence of professional leadership skills. For more information visit:

https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/6992/assistant-professor/job

The review of applications will start on January 15, 2024, and will remain open until the position is filled. For inquiries, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Oenardi Lawanto, at (435) 797-8699 or olawanto@usu.edu. However, do not send your applications directly to Dr. Lawanto.  All applications must be sent online.

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13. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: EER Faculty Position at the University of Michigan

The College of Engineering at the University of Michigan is excited to announce our search for an established,  tenured/tenure-track faculty member as part of our unique, interdisciplinary engineering education research (EER)  program. The faculty member hired through this search will join a community that includes eight core EER faculty –  they 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/). 

To apply, please submit the following materials: (1) cover letter explaining interest in and qualifications for this  position; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) two-page research statement; (4) two-page teaching statement addressing 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,  applicants should describe how their research, teaching, and service would benefit both EER and one of our  engineering departments. 

The application materials should be submitted electronically at the following link :  https://deptapps.engin.umich.edu/facultycandidate/apply?dept=216004&searchID=42. We will accept applications on a rolling basis, but applications submitted by November 15, 2023 will receive priority consideration. Please direct questions to cfinelli@umich.edu.

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