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Dean of the Graduate School for Engineering and Management at the Air Force Institute of Technology

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Air Force Institute of Technology

Deadline: April 11, 2023

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/704461600

The Air Force Institute of Technology invites applications for Dean of the Graduate School of Engineering and Management. We are seeking a creative and innovative colleague who can bring the Graduate School to the next level of excellence in achieving its vision to be a leader in defense-focused education, research, and consultation.

The Dean is the senior academic and administrative leader of the Graduate School, responsible for leadership in the development and operation of the school’s academic programs and the direction of the school’s management and support structure. As a senior leader of the Institute, the Dean also has Institute-wide academic and administrative responsibilities in fulfillment of the AFIT mission. The Dean also leads faculty recruiting, development, retention, promotion, performance evaluation, and merit recognition. This person is also responsible for maintenance and development of partnerships with appropriate universities, research institutions, and funding organizations relevant to the school’s disciplines, as well as being knowledgeable in current and projected trends and requirements with emphasis on accreditation. The Dean executes the position’s duties through Department Heads, Associate Deans, and Directors.

AFIT is a federal institution located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, OH. It provides defense-focused graduate education primarily for the U.S. Air and Space Forces and Department of Defense. AFIT has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1960. The Graduate School is a Carnegie-classified High Research Activity doctoral institution with 25 MS degree, 13 PhD, and 19 certificate programs in engineering, applied science, mathematics, and management; 7 programs are accredited by ABET at the advanced level. The Graduate School provides its students with research on high-priority defense problems. The Graduate School maintains a very strong applied-research focus through seven multi-disciplinary research centers, collaborating with research entities throughout the defense establishment. Visit https://www.afit.edu/EN/ for more details.

Qualifications: Applicants must be US citizens and have outstanding professional competence and experiences sufficient for academic appointment as a full Professor in one of the school’s departments. Qualified candidates will have an earned doctorate in engineering, management, mathematics, physical sciences, or a closely related field; exhibit a strong research publication record, extensive experience with externally funded research, and sound academic and professional leadership abilities. Candidates need the ability to communicate clearly and expertly (in English) in both verbal and written forms concerning academic, administrative, and technical subject matters.

Application instructions: A complete application package includes curriculum vitae, transcripts, references, and letter of application describing interest in the position; ways in which qualifications meet position requirements including teaching excellence, promise of research productivity, and commitment to and experience with diversity/inclusion; and leadership style, including a philosophy in leading an academic school.

EE/Communications Navigation, Guidance & Controls Engineer at the University of Alaska Fairbanks

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University of Alaska Fairbanks/College of Engineering & Mines

Deadline: February 27, 2023

https://careers.alaska.edu/en-us/job/522212/assistant-professor-electricalaerospace-engineering

This position is housed within the Electrical & Computer Engineering department of UAF and supports our growing aerospace program. UAF currently has an aerospace engineering minor and 2 graduate certificate programs. A proposal for an aerospace undergraduate degree is now in review with an anticipated start of fall 2023. This position is currently categorized as a term position until such a time as the undergraduate degree is approved, and then candidates may apply for any tenure track positions which may result.

ME/Aeronautics Position at the University of Alaska Fairbanks

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University of Alaska Fairbanks/College of Engineering & Mines

Deadline: February 27, 2023

https://careers.alaska.edu/en-us/job/522211/assistant-professormechanicalaerospace-engineering

This position is housed within the Mechanical Engineering department of UAF and supports our growing aerospace program. UAF currently has an aerospace engineering minor and 2 graduate certificate programs. A proposal for an aerospace undergraduate degree is now in review with an anticipated start of fall 2023. This position is currently categorized as a term position until such a time as the undergraduate degree is approved, and then candidates may apply for any tenure track positions which may result.

WIED Elections 2023

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We are pleased to announce that we are accepting nominations for the WIED Executive Board.  If you’ve thought about getting involved, now is a great time!!

All WIED members are welcome to participate on the board. The benefits of serving as a board member include:
– Networking
– Visibility in the profession
– Opportunity to engage with a dynamic group of other board members
– Leadership development
– Mentoring
– Developing an understanding of how ASEE works
– Helping to advance women in engineering

The WIED Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for four positions. Members may nominate friends and colleagues (with the friend/colleague’s consent) or may self-nominate. All nominees must be dues-paying ASEE members and must be an active
member of ASEE at the time of nomination. The positions and their responsibilities are described below.

To nominate yourself or a colleague for one of these positions, please email Jenahvive Morgan (jenahviv@msu.edu). The email should indicate the nominee’s name, affiliation and the position in which s/he is interested. Please include a brief bio (150-200 words) to be used on the WIED election page for membership voting purposes.

Questions about the positions and their duties may be directed to Jenahvive Morgan (jenahviv@msu.edu) or to the person currently filling the position. All nominations and bios must be received by no later than March 15, 2023. 

Positions:

Treasurer
Director: Awards
Director: Positions
Director: At Large

Treasurer maintains the financial records of the organization. As such, s/he is responsible for creating and presenting financial reports for the Executive Board throughout the year, and to the general membership at the Annual Business Meeting. The treasurer is responsible for keeping track of all income and expenses for WIED. This position is a 2-year term. CURRENT: Lily Wang (lilywang@unl.edu)

Director: Awards is the Chair of the WIED Awards Committee. As such, s/he is responsible for (1) constituting the awards committee composed of at least 4 WIED members, (2) coordinating the process for selection of the Best Paper Award based on information provided by the Program Chair and providing this information to the Program Chair. This position has a 2-year term. CURRENT: Jessica Perez (joperez@cpp.edu)

Director: Positions forms a Nominating Committee whose responsibility is to: (1) solicit nominations for the open Officer and Director positions from the WIED membership, (2) prepare a ballot to be distributed to WIED members. The Director: Positions conducts
the election and notifies the Division Chair and all of the candidates of the results. This position has a 2-year term. CURRENT: Jenahvive Morgan (jenahviv@msu.edu)

Director: At Large – Those elected to these positions are assigned duties by the Division Chair, usually to work on standing or ad hoc committees of the WIED. This position has a 2-year term. CURRENT: Lily Wang (lilywang@unl.edu)

Thanks for considering submitting a nomination.

Engineering PLUS stEm PEER (Practitioners Enhancing Engineering Regionally) Academy

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Application Deadline: March 20, 2023

https://engplusalliance.northeastern.edu/academy/

stEm PEERs will engage in a 2-year professional development and research experience to support the design and implementation of an engineering-focused Implementation Project at their home institutions, with the institution’s support. PEERs will have the opportunity to learn and engage with program experts, researchers and practitioners. Throughout the 2-year engagement, participants will deepen their knowledge and understanding of the challenges and successful strategies guiding the transformation of our national Engineering landscape. PEERs will utilize data and assessment to inform not only their specific implementation project but also to support their synergistic program efforts at their respective institutions and beyond. PEERs will also be guided and supported to submit project outcomes as publications to LSAMP, ASEE and/or the National INCLUDES Network to inform future broadening participation collaborations. PEERs will launch a growing national community of engineering education equity leaders.

Additionally, each program participant will receive a $1,000 stipend to support their participation and continued engagement in this effort. We are seeking mid-career education professionals with a minimum of five years of related experience.

The stEm PEER Academy will investigate the following topics:

  • Understanding the Engineering Education Pathway Landscape with emphasis on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Models and interventions that work for women and BIPOC students to enroll and facilitate degree attainment
  • Building partnerships/engagement of stakeholders
  • Planning, implementing and assessing, and scaling the Implementation Project

Key Dates for Applications:
Open: December 1, 2022
Deadline: March 20, 2023
Notification: Accepted applicants will be notified no later than April 10th, 2023

2023 Institute:
Orientation: Attend a virtual Orientation, Tuesday April 18th, 2023.
Institute: 10-1pm ET on May 23, May 24, May 30, May 31, June 6, June 7
Monthly: Attend virtual ½ day sessions and complete program updates (July 2023 – May 2024)

For additional information please contact Claire Duggan, c.duggan@northeastern.edu

The Edge: Fostering Inclusion & Belonging For All

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Through 2023, The Lokhorst Group is releasing information and publications related to inclusion and belonging in engineering education and the engineering workplace. The publication is “The Edge”, a new book in progress. You are free to review and incorporate these resources at your pace.

The Edge:
Elevating diversity, belonging and inclusion by inspiring a new way of creating knowledge that is transformational, motivational and authentic.

About Katherina:
Dr. Katherina Tarnai-Lokhorst, P.Eng., FEC, FGC (hon) an award-winning social science researcher and educator in mechanical engineering at the University of British Columbia, is a passionate leader in self-regulation and policy. Katherina’s technical specializations include aircraft design, manufacturing processes and project management. Dedicated to creating an increasingly inclusive culture in engineering, Katherina applies her mastery of
interdisciplinary studies by developing policies and delivering courses that instil learners at all levels with a deep understanding of the impact of technology on society and a passion
to make the world a better place for all.

The Edge

Two Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor Positions at Western Carolina University

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Western Carolina University

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Electrical: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/22948

Mechanical: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/22946

There are two tenure-track positions opening up in the School of Engineering + Technology at Western Carolina University (WCU). You are welcome to apply at either link below, and/or reach out to us with questions.

Electrical Position:
https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/22948
This search is chaired by Dr. Yanjun Yan (yyan@wcu.edu)
Applicants should have an interest to teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in one or more of the following areas:
· Digital and Computer System, and Embedded Control
· Analog and Digital Communications
· Robotics, Automation, and PLCs
· Signal Processing
· Electromagnetics
· Power Systems, Electric Machines, Power Electronics
Applicants with experience in more than one area of need will be reviewed favorably. Applicants with teaching experience at the college level, including lab courses, will be reviewed favorably.

Mechanical Position:
https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/22946
This search is chaired by Dr. Martin Tanaka (mtanaka@wcu.edu)
Applicants should have an interest to teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in one or more of the following areas:
· Fluid Dynamics and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
· Thermal and Thermal-fluid Systems
· Turbomachinery
· Renewable Energy
Applicants with experience in more than one area of need will be reviewed favorably. Applicants with teaching experience at the college level, including lab courses, will be reviewed favorably.

Multiple Teaching Faculty Positions in Computer Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign / Electrical and Computer Engineering

Deadline: April 7, 2023

https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1351?c=illinois

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for multiple teaching faculty positions at all levels and in all topical areas of computer engineering. We seek highly qualified applicants with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and the ability to teach computer engineering at all levels. This is a 100% non-tenure-track appointment on an academic year (nine-month) service basis paid over twelve months.

Applicants must have or be working toward a Ph.D. or equivalent in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field, and a terminal degree of that type is required before starting a teaching faculty position. In order to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by April 7, 2023. Applications may be considered as early as October 2022, and applicants may be interviewed before the closing date. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. The preferred starting date is August 16, 2023, but is negotiable.

To view full details, please see: https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1351?c=illinois. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer.

Three Faculty Positions for First Year Engineering Course

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University of Virginia Engineering

Deadline: Open and Ongoing

https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UVAJobs/job/Open-Rank-AGF-1st-Year-Teaching-Faculty_R0043376-1

Open Rank First Year Teaching Faculty at the University of Virginia

The School of Engineering at the University of Virginia invites applications to join our faculty and collaborate in teaching our introduction to engineering courses. We are transforming our first-year teaching and learning by combining technical and sociotechnical aspects of engineering alongside an embedded academic advising model into a unique year-long educational experience. We are seeking dedicated members of the faculty to help guide this transformation. This is a full-time, benefits eligible, non-tenure-track position, at the rank of Lecturer, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor. See the following link for additional details and for a link to apply (position R0043376): https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UVAJobs/job/Open-Rank-AGF-1st-Year-Teaching-Faculty_R0043376-1