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Cluster-hire Faculty Search for Energy Systems and Mechanical Engineering at Cal Poly Humboldt

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We are pleased to announce we are searching for four new faculty to join the Engineering department at Cal Poly Humboldt. Our currently open cluster hire is targeting applicants with focus areas in Energy Systems Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

The link for the cluster hire announcement is here. Our first review of applications will be on November 1, 2022.
https://careers.humboldt.edu/hm/en-us/job/519384/tenure-track-faculty-school-of-engineering-cluster-hire-group

This is an exciting time for our University, which has just this year transitioned to a “polytechnic” institution. This designation recognizes the hands-on and applied education we have offered students for decades, and has come with a mandate to develop new programs that provide more opportunities for this kind of learning. In response our department is developing several new Engineering programs with an eye towards 21st century societal needs and interdisciplinary, inclusive approaches to education and scholarship. The new programs, which launch in Fall 2023, include Energy Systems Engineering (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering (B.S.), and Engineering and Community Practice (M.Eng).

The people who join our faculty through these cluster hires will have the opportunity to help shape the future of Engineering programs at Cal Poly Humboldt. This search is open-rank. We welcome and encourage applications from freshly finished PhD folks through seasoned faculty with years of experience.

You can read more about the polytechnic transition here: https://www.humboldt.edu/polytechnic

Our new programs will be offered alongside our Environmental Resources Engineering (B.S.) and Environmental Systems (M.S.) programs. All of the programs will share our foundational educational approach for engineering students, which includes emphasizing a systems-thinking approach, skillfully applying computational methods and data analysis, seeking opportunities for applied design work to support learning, and valuing engineering work that is done in service to society.

You can read more about the current Engineering programs at Cal Poly Humboldt here:
http://engineering.humboldt.edu

2023 CoNECD Workshops and Special Sessions

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The 2023 CoNECD conference is scheduled for February 26-28, 2023 in New Orleans.

We are seeking submissions for

  1. Sunday Pre-conference Workshops
  2. Tuesday sessions focused on engineering leaders.

Preconference Workshops

We are seeking individuals or groups who would like to present a workshop on Sunday Afternoon, February 26. We are open to a broad spectrum of workshop content that would be relevant to CoNECD conference attendees. If you are interested in submitting a request to lead a 1-4 hour workshop, please use the link provided to submit your request before November 7, 2022. CoNECD will provide a response to your request not later than November 18, 2022.

https://forms.gle/4SkRRmaynJxJzx3a6

Leadership Development Sessions

We are seeking individuals or groups who would like to present a conference session (~40 minutes) focused on professional development for engineering leaders (deans, department heads/chairs, directors, etc.). Tuesday, February 28 is Dean’s Day, with the ASEE Diversity Recognition Program awards being recognized at the evening banquet, and we hope to have high attendance of college leaders at all levels.  We are seeking content that would educate engineering leaders around broadening participation. These submissions may be research or practice in their focus. If you are interested in submitting a request to lead a ~40 minute session, please use the link provided to submit your request before November 7, 2022. CoNECD will provide a response to your request not later than November 18, 2022.

https://forms.gle/sR2XT2hrdW6s2nJn9

The vision of the CoNECD (pronounced, “connected”) Conference is to provide a forum for exploring current research and practices to enhance diversity and inclusion of all underrepresented populations in the engineering and computing professions including gender identity and expression, race and ethnicity, disability, veterans, LGBTQ+, 1st generation and socio-economic status.

Call for CoNECD Workshop Proposals

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The 2023 CoNECD conference is scheduled for February 26-28, 2023 in New Orleans. We are seeking individuals or groups who would like to present a workshop on Sunday Afternoon, February 26.  We are open to a broad spectrum of workshop content that would be relevant to CoNECD conference attendees. If you are interested in submitting a request to lead a 1-3 hour workshop, please use the link provided to submit your request before November 1, 2023. CoNECD will provide a response to your request later than November 11, 2022.

https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_79QkaUfAIZKHzHE

The vision of the CoNECD (pronounced, “connected”) Conference is to provide a forum for exploring current research and practices to enhance diversity and inclusion of all underrepresented populations in the engineering and computing professions including gender identity and expression, race and ethnicity, disability, veterans, LGBTQ+, 1st generation and socio-economic status.

Rowan University: Engineering Education Graduate Program (Ph.D) Virtual Open House

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Rowan University: Engineering Education Graduate Program (Ph.D) Virtual Open House

We invite prospective graduate students to join the faculty and current graduate students from Rowan University’s Experiential Engineering Education Department (ExEEd) for a virtual open house on Wednesday November 2nd, 2022 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm EDT (UTC-4).

The virtual open house will provide an overview of the Ph.D. in Engineering program with a concentration in Engineering Education at Rowan University. It will also introduce prospective students to the various research focus areas for faculty within the department, and provide an opportunity to meet some of the current graduate students and learn more about their experiences in the program. Follow up one-on-one sessions may be requested with individual faculty members if interested. More information about the graduate program in ExEEd at Rowan can be found  https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fengineering.rowan.edu%2Fprograms%2Fexeed%2Fgraduate%2Findex.html&data=05%7C01%7CKrystel.Castillo%40utsa.edu%7Ce10cdc718ace4a7d93b308daa588db67%7C3a228dfbc64744cb88357b20617fc906%7C0%7C0%7C638004304486229851%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=tDUSFR8izlg%2BCzbHMh3DSW%2BPWXiKdMX6b7UXJJ5Ut2g%3D&reserved=0

To register please complete the following brief survey: https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frowan.co1.qualtrics.com%2Fjfe%2Fform%2FSV_3Da1ukn2gG0kxaC&data=05%7C01%7CKrystel.Castillo%40utsa.edu%7Ce10cdc718ace4a7d93b308daa588db67%7C3a228dfbc64744cb88357b20617fc906%7C0%7C0%7C638004304486229851%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=OnlpwBDCKSw9i4VLvBx8pfcRp2cZRPE3HGkuVELAF%2FM%3D&reserved=0

CoNECD 2023 Registration Open

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Early Bird Registration ends OCTOBER 1!  Register now for the lowest rate – and the ASEE member discount makes it even better!

Registration is now open for the 2023 The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

February 26 – 28, 2023

New Orleans Marriott Convention Center

Registration Link

The only conference dedicated to all the diverse groups that comprise our engineering and computing workforce. The vision of the CoNECD (pronounced, “connected”) Conference is to provide a forum for exploring current research and practices to enhance diversity and inclusion of all underrepresented populations in the engineering and computing professions including gender identity and expression, race and ethnicity, disability, veterans, LGBTQ+, 1st generation and socio-economic status.

Academic Advisor-Specialists at Michigan State University 

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Michigan State University College of Engineering Undergraduate Studies department is seeking four highly-motivated, student-centered Academic Advisor-Specialists.  The position will serve as an academic advisor to all levels of engineering students in all engineering majors.

This is a fixed-term, twelve-month, academic specialist position with a 100% appointment in the College of Engineering beginning early summer and is renewable contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance.  This position is designated as remote-friendly, which means some of the duties may be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon between the supervisor and the successful candidate.  The exact schedule will be determined by the supervisor and the successful candidate.

Duties of this position will include, but are not limited to:

  • Perform the full range of academic advising activities including summer academic orientation course, course and career planning, and major selection.
  • Responsibility for other student service functions and student engagement activities such as Preview Day with Future Engineers, College Colloquium, and Academic Scholars Program.
  • Work in a collaborative setting with department faculty, other advisors and student support staff throughout the university.
  • Occasional evening or weekend work can be expected.

Minimum Requirements

  • Master’s degree
  • Excellent communication (both oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills are required.
  • Ability to establish rapport across ethnic, racial, cultural, and gender differences is a must.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite is expected.

Desired Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education, counseling, or related field and experience working with and/or advising college-age students is preferred.
  • Interest in work with student transitions is desirable.
  • Familiarity with university policies, procedures and student data systems; knowledge of career fields associated with science and engineering topics is preferred.

For more information and to apply, please visit https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/511583/specialist-advisorfixed-term

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering

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The Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering (IMSE) at Iowa State University invites applications for multiple new faculty positions in the areas of Advanced Manufacturing (2 positions), Human Factors and Ergonomics (1 position), and Operations Research and Analytics (1 position). All positions are expected to begin in August 2023.  The positions are open to candidates at all ranks; Assistant, Associate or Full Professor. Exceptional candidates with commensurate experience and proven track record will be considered for a named Professorship.

 

The successful applicants will be participating in all aspects of the department’s mission, including developing a strong externally funded research program, teaching and supervising students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and participating in service to the university and profession.

 

The new $54 million Therkildsen Industrial Engineering Building is planned to open by early 2025 with more than 50,000 square feet of space dedicated to the department’s teaching, research, and outreach activities.

 

Required Qualifications
Ph.D. or equivalent in Industrial Engineering or a closely aligned field.

Associate Professor candidates must also meet the university standards for appointment to the rank, including significant experience/accomplishments in the candidate’s area of expertise.

Full Professor candidates are required to have national distinction, international recognition, and a substantial scholarly record in their area of expertise, in addition to the aforementioned requirements.

 

For additional (preferred) qualifications based on specific areas of expertise as well as instructions for applying, please visit http://www.jobs.iastate.edu/  Search by Job Requisition # based on position #s/focus areas as noted below. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled; however, please pay attention to the date when review of applications for each position will begin. Questions for respective search committee chairs can be emailed to imsesearch@iastate.edu

 

Positions 1&2:  Advanced Manufacturing, Job Requisition #R9191

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2022.

AM search committee chair:  Matt Frank

 

Position 3:  Human Factors and Ergonomics, Job Requisition #R9190

Position 4:  Operations Research and Analytics, Job Requisition #R9189

Review of applications for Positions 3 and 4 will begin October 21, 2022.

HFE/ORA search committee chair: Guiping Hu

 

The following documents are required to be submitted in PDF format:

  1. Letter of Application that addresses each of the required and preferred qualifications
  2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  3. Contact information for at least three references, including name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and other pertinent information

(The following to be submitted as a single PDF)

  1. Statement of Teaching Interests and Philosophy
  2. Statement of Research Interests and Research Plan
  3. Statement of Activities Related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

 

Please visit www.imse.iastate.edu for more detailed information about the IMSE Department at Iowa State University.

 

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against.

CoNECD Call for Abstract (Deadline Extended to August 15th)

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5th Annual Conference of CoNECD
Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity
Feb 26-Mar 1, 2023
New Orleans, LA
Call for Abstracts

We invite you to submit an abstract to the 5th Annual Conference of CoNECD: Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity which will be held from Feb 26 to Mar 1, 2023 in New Orleans, LA.  Authors should submit an extended abstract between 300 and 500 words on their paper/presentation topic by August 15, 2022.

The vision of the CoNECD (pronounced, “connected”) Conference is to provide a forum for exploring current research and practices to enhance diversity and inclusion of all underrepresented groups in the engineering and computing professions. We believe that a transformation of our engineering workforce will not be the result of a singular focus. CoNECD will encompass the many diverse groups that comprise our engineering and computing workforce including groups based on gender (including gender identity and gender expression), race and ethnicity, disability, veterans, LGBTQ+, 1st generation and socio-economic status.

CoNECD will accept both papers and presentations as final submissions. Submit presentations in PDF format as with NOTES pages of your slides.  For your full draft submission, the NOTES for each slide must have sufficient detail to explain the content on the PowerPoint slide. This will ensure that the reviewers have enough context to allow appropriate review of your presentation submission. See here for how to add notes to your slides.

CoNECD is seeking both evidenced based research and practice abstracts for presentations at the 5th Annual Conference of CoNECD: Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity which will be held from Feb 26 to Mar 1, 2023. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

  • Outreach, mentoring and recruitment of diverse K-12 students
  • Mentoring, innovative recruitment and retention programs, and assessment of diverse groups of undergraduate and graduate students
  • Mentoring, recruitment, retention, leadership and professional development activities for diverse faculty, administrators and professionals in the engineering/computing workforce (including work/life balance and dual-career issues, listening and negotiation, workplace climate, and innovative programs supporting diversity and inclusion)
  • Company/university programs, policies or reviews that impact particular diverse groups (e.g. Title IX, transgender policies, veteran integration into academic institutions) including, for example, military experience to academic recognition
  • Transformative research that informs the development of impactful and forward-thinking programs and policies on issues such as intersectionality of race and gender
  • Integration of social justice into curricular and co-curricular activities
  • Innovative curricular issues including inclusive pedagogies
  • Managing identity across a global landscape in K-12 outreach, recruitment, retention, and academic success strategies
  • The importance of cultural relevance and history in expanding the curriculum, pedagogy, classroom design, and worker spaces in academia and corporate settings
  • Understanding inclusion, equity, access, and diversity in an effort to broaden participation, transform institutional leadership and promote student-centered success strategies in academia
  • Unleashing the invisible factors of human potential to innovate, explore the unknown and develop community centered solutions to address diversity, inclusion, and access in industry and academia

CoNECD aims to include both researchers seeking peer-reviewed conference papers as well as practitioners who wish to submit a presentation (e.g. PowerPoint) associated with a successful practice. CoNECD will present a balance of basic research and development in the diversity and inclusion space as well as presentations that focus on promising practices successfully implemented in both academic and workplace environments. Authors may submit (individual or panel) papers or presentations based on accepted abstracts.

Authors should submit an extended abstract between 300 and 500 words on their paper/presentation topic. Authors of accepted abstracts must submit a full paper OR presentation for review, acceptance and publication in order to present at the conference.  Abstracts are due August 15, 2022.

To submit an abstract,

  • Click this link
  • You will be directed to a login page.
  • If you are a member of ASEE, please login to access the abstract submission page.
  • If you are not an ASEE member, please create a login to access the abstract submission page. You do not need to become an ASEE member to submit an abstract. 
  • Posters are not accepted. Do not check “I would like this to be presented as a poster”

Each abstract is being submitted to one track or group.  For each abstract submitted, you must identify keywords describing the topic you are presenting.  This will enable CoNECD to group your presentation appropriately.  Please select from this list of keywords (no more than 4 keywords can be provided).  The Keywords should be included in the first line of your Abstract Text, separated from the Abstract Title.

  • Pre-college
  • Undergraduate
  • Transfer
  • Graduate
  • Faculty
  • ProfessionalRace/Ethnicity
  • Gender
  • Disability
  • 1st Generation
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Veterans
  • Socio-economic status
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technology
  • Information Technology
  • 2 Year Institution

RFP – Organizational Partnerships S-STEM Research Hub

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I am writing on behalf of the new Organizational Partnerships S-STEM Research Hub that is working on building research capacity and forming a community of practice among current and past S-STEM grant holders. We invite you and/or any of your S-STEM partner colleagues to submit a short proposal (~3 pages) to complete a locally relevant research project that connects to our overarching question: How can intra- and inter-institutional partnerships be designed, built, and sustained to systematically support low-income engineering or computer science/computing student success?

As the attached Request for Proposals outlines, we will support ten teams from different institutional contexts in 2022-2023 with a budget of $15,000 for each team to advance their project–across the next four years, we intend to fund a total of 40 teams. Funds can be used in whatever ways teams deem most helpful to advance this research-focused project. We will also build in a variety of grant support opportunities through our Hub leadership team and community.

The attached RFP outlines the program and the short proposal specifications. Proposals should be submitted via email as Word documents or PDFs to David Knight (Project PI, dbknight@vt.edu). Our team is happy to answer any questions about this program, so please feel free to reach out. We will host a Q&A on August 10 at 1:00pm on Zoom—please contact David Knight if you plan on attending. We are excited about building this new community of practice focused on researching organizational partnerships within the S-STEM program and hope you consider submitting a proposal!

Best,

David Knight

Org Partnerships S-STEM Research Hub PI