FPD Notes for January 2019

“Your Connection with the First-Year Programs Division of ASEE”


Contents:

  1. First-year Engineering Experience Conference Call for Papers
  2. Position Announcement: Duke University
  3. Position Announcement: University of New Haven
  4. Position Announcement: Virginia Tech
  5. Position Announcement: University of Colorado, Boulder
  6. ASEE 2019 Reminders
  7. Instructions for Submitting Announcements for FPD Notes

1. First-year Engineering Experience Call for Papers

The First Year Programs Division of ASEE is accepting abstracts and proposals for papers and workshops to be presented at the 11th Annual First Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference to be held July 28-30, 2019 at Penn State in State College, PA. Paper Abstract and Workshop Proposals are due Feb 8, 2019. Draft papers will be due March 25, with final papers due June 3.  For more information about the conference and abstract/proposal submission visit the FYEE website (https://sites.asee.org/fyee/).


2. Position Announcement: Duke University

The Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University (Durham, NC) invites applications for a teaching-focused faculty member to teach in the First-Year Design program.  This person will be a member of a teaching team that delivers and continuously improves a required, innovative, hands-on, first-year engineering design course.  In the course, students work in teams to develop solutions and build prototypes to solve client-based problems across all fields of engineering.  A successful candidate is expected to contribute knowledge in pedagogy, curriculum development, assessment, and design education.

Applications should be submitted electronically through AcademicJobsOnline.org, position #12853 (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/12853).  For questions, please contact Dr. Ann Saterbak atann.saterbak@duke.edu.


3. Position Announcement: University of New Haven

The Tagliatela College of Engineering at the University of New Haven seeks an energetic, engineering educator to help refine and deliver our innovative engineering curriculum. We invite applications for a non-tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Engineering and Applied Science Education (EASE). The successful candidate will be expected to teach and coordinate courses within our Multidisciplinary Curriculum including the development, implementation and delivery of project-based curricula that leverage the use of the University Makerspace.

For more information, please see the full job posting at: (https://apply.interfolio.com/58391). Questions may be directed to Maria-Isabel Carnasciali, PhD, Department Chair, at  mcarnasciali@newhaven.edu or 203.932.7159


4. Position Announcement: Virginia Tech

The Department of Engineering Education (EngE) at Virginia Tech is seeking applicants for a non-tenure-track, regular faculty position as Professor of Practice in Engineering Education at any rank. Applications are invited from individuals dedicated to undergraduate teaching and student engagement. Candidates are sought with experience related to teaching and developing courses in engineering problem solving, design, and professionalism at the undergraduate level. Experience with teaching applications of software tools (including CAD, computational programming, and/or data acquisition) is desirable, as well as experience teaching in a project-based learning environment. Responsibilities will include teaching up to 12 credit hours per semester in first-year engineering or an equivalent combination of teaching and course development, depending on department needs. Opportunities for supplemental summer teaching assignments are possible.

Qualifications for this position include an M.S. or Ph.D. in an engineering or closely-related field coupled with significant industry experience that includes design. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate an ability to effectively teach engineering courses at the undergraduate level. Review of applications will begin February 4, 2019. The start date for the position is August 10, 2019. Apply online at (http://jobs.vt.edu) to posting number TR0180184.


5. Position Announcement: University of Colorado, Boulder

The College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a full-time Instructor position in the Engineering Plus Program. This program integrates traditional engineering disciplines such as Aerospace, Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering with a multi-disciplinary and design-based approach. This position will support the Engineering Plus Program in teaching hands-on project courses and engaging in engineering education research.  The Engineering Plus Program also partners with the award-winning Integrated Teaching and Learning Program to deliver hands-on, design rich engineering curriculum to students throughout CEAS. Candidates must have earned either a Master’s Degree, supplemented with extensive teaching experience, or a Ph.D. in an engineering discipline, engineering education or a closely related field. Successful candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality undergraduate engineering education and active engagement in an engineering field. An interest in improving undergraduate engineering education and modern pedagogy is desirable, and teaching experience is preferred. Ability and desire to teach two or more core engineering courses (such as first-year design, engineering math, thermodynamics, statics, materials science, circuits, and data analysis) are essential.

The successful candidate will likely be appointed as an Instructor of the Engineering Plus Program, although appointment as a Senior Instructor is possible dependent on experience and qualifications. As with all CU-Boulder faculty, the position integrates teaching, service and research components. This is a non-tenure track nine-month appointment and involves teaching three courses per semester on the CU Boulder campus. The position will report to the Directors of the Engineering Plus Program. Applicants must submit their applications on-line at CU Boulder Jobs (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/), job posting number 13685. Submit a PDF file containing a cover letter stating your research areas (1 pg.), names and contact information for 3 to 5 referencescurriculum vita, and statements describing your goals related to teaching (2-3 pgs.) and research (2-3 pgs.). Review of applications will begin as they are received, and will continue until the position is filled. For inquiries, please contact Christina Oerter at Christina.Oerter@Colorado.edu.


6. ASEE 2019 Reminders

The 126th Annual Conference & Exposition will take place June 15 – 19 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida. Early bird registration rates are available until April 8. Paper deadlines:

  • Draft upload deadline: February 4
  • Draft decision deadline: March 4
  • Draft revision upload deadline: March 18
  • Draft revision decision deadline: March 25
  • Paper transfer deadline: April 29

7. Instructions for Submitting Announcements for FPD Notes

Submissions for the next issue of FPD Notes can be sent to the FPD newsletter editor, Joshua Hertz, at: j.hertz@neu.edu. Please use the subject line “FPD Notes Submission”.