Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education

Deadline: November 15, 2024

https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/530876/department-head-and-professor-of-engineering-education

Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Head of the Department of Engineering Education (EngE) at Virginia Tech. EngE (www.enge.vt.edu) is home to an outstanding first-year engineering program, a growing suite of interdisciplinary and experiential learning offerings, and a premier PhD program in engineering education. The department has a total of 16 tenured or tenure-track faculty, 13 instructional faculty, 10 academic advisors, 5 research faculty and postdocs, and 7 business and operations administrative/professional faculty and staff members. It serves approximately 3000 first-year and continuing students in its General Engineering program, a growing number of students engaged in interdisciplinary experiences and undergraduate research, and 50 graduate students in its doctoral program. EngE faculty collaborate nationally and internationally on large-scale, interdisciplinary extramurally funded research spanning areas such as teaching & learning, organizations & systems, ethics & social responsibility, and equity & culture (https://enge.vt.edu/researchfacilties.html).

Candidates for the position should be prepared to lead the department’s efforts in research, education, mentoring, service, and outreach, and contribute to further advancing the collaborative culture of the department. The Department Head will serve as an integral member of the College of Engineering leadership team, serving as the department’s advocate to college and university administration and external stakeholders, and representative for the department at venues such as national and international meetings and conferences. This position has significant supervisory and management responsibilities, including substantive oversight over the department budget, an expectation to grow internal and external partnerships, including philanthropic opportunities, and positioning the department to align with college and university strategic plans. Candidates should have professional achievements commensurate with appointment at the rank of Full Professor with Tenure in Engineering Education. Although predominantly an administrative and leadership position, the EngE Department Head is expected to engage with the engineering education discipline by supporting the department’s activities in teaching, research, and/or professional service.

Please direct inquiries and nominations to:
David Knight, Chair, EngE Department Head Search Committee, dbknight@vt.edu

Institute for Inclusive and Transformative Scholarship at Boise State University

Deadline: October 6, 2024

https://jobs.boisestate.edu/en-us/job/498497/ifits-assistant-director

IFITS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

The Institute for Inclusive and Transformative Scholarship (IFITS) at Boise State University is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic team member and leader, who is passionate about creating equitable and inclusive learning and research environments. The Assistant Director will provide vision and strategic leadership for faculty development around mentoring and undergraduate research support and will be a thought partner for the Executive Director on all aspects of IFITS operations and programs.

Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience, and Skills:
Advanced degree in a STEM field
Higher education experience beyond being a student
Expertise in effective mentoring
Experience designing and facilitating professional development programming
Strong service mindset

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
Faculty consultations around mentoring and grant writing
Developing and facilitating workshops
Leading professional development opportunities for the Vertically Integrated Projects program
Serving on planning and leadership teams for relevant STEM education grant programs, both on campus and statewide.
Working with the Executive Director of IFITS on strategic initiatives and vision for the office

W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology

Deadline: December 10, 2024

www.workingatmcmaster.ca/careers/

The School seeks to recruit an excellent teacher with interest and experience in experiential learning and innovative ways of teaching in the areas of systems automation, internet technologies, and computer integrated manufacturing. Successful candidates will be expected to:

• Teach six courses in both undergraduate and graduate levels (18 credit hours per year)
• Contribute towards the delivery of the School’s undergraduate and graduate programs, e.g.,
by leading Programs, mentoring students, introducing new teaching techniques, evaluating
student progress, engagement and motivation through interactive and innovative teaching
strategies, participate in student and school events, as well as other service tasks, as
assigned;
• Participate in the ongoing design and delivery of courses in manufacturing systems and
technology, computer integrated manufacturing and internet technologies;
• Develop and update course materials, assignments, and projects to meet industry
standards and emerging trends; and collaborate with other instructors, staff, and industry
experts to ensure course quality and relevance;
• Remain up to date with the latest technologies, trends, and applications in manufacturing
and systems automation: hybrid, smart, and cyber-physical systems; low power networks;
AI; and IoT and IIoT integration;
• Engage in pedagogical research.

Iowa State University College of Engineering

Deadline: October 24, 2024

https://isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/IowaStateJobs/job/Industrial-Engineering—Assistant-or-Associate-Professor_R15432

The Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering (IMSE) in the College of Engineering at Iowa State University (ISU) invites nominations and applications for two full-time open positions of tenure-track Assistant Professor with a scholarly focus in Operations Research and Analytics. Both positions are expected to begin in August 2025. Exceptional candidates with commensurate experience and proven track record will be considered for tenure and advanced rank of Associate Professor. 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.

Required Qualifications
• Ph.D. or equivalent degree 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

Preferred Qualifications
• Evidence of ability to establish an independent research program in operations research and analytics
• Evidence of ability or potential for teaching excellence in operations research and analytics
• Evidence of collaboration in research and education

To apply, please submit your application and all materials electronically at the following link: https://isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/IowaStateJobs/job/Industrial-Engineering—Assistant-or-Associate-Professor_R15432

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by Thursday, October 24, 2024. All interested qualified persons must apply for this position online at http://jobs.iastate.edu to Job Requisition Number R15432.

The IMSE department is ranked in the top 25 by US News & World Report with over $4 million annual research expenditures; and will move into the new $70 million Therkildsen Industrial Engineering Building in 2025, with nearly 80,000 square feet of dedicated space. IMSE is one of eight departments in the College of Engineering, which exceeds $105 million in annual research expenditures. Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. More than 30,000 students are enrolled and are served by over 6,200 faculty and staff. Iowa State University is located in Ames and 30 minutes north of Des Moines, one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the Midwest. Both cities are frequently recognized for their livability and excellent schools. If you have questions about this vacancy, please email Dr. Siggi Olafsson (imsesearch@iastate.edu), chair of the search committee; and please visit the following website for further information about the department: www.imse.iastate.edu

Air Force Institute of Technology

Deadline: September 24, 2024

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/807278000

The Air Force Institute of Technology invites applications for Learning Engineer within the Center for Innovation in Education. We are seeking a creative and innovative colleague who can bring the Institute to the next level of excellence in achieving its vision to be a leader in defense-focused education, research, and consultation.

The Learning Engineer advises faculty on appropriate modalities and tools for course delivery, including facilitating learning communities, promoting technology-enhanced learning, and encouraging sharing of insights between faculty. This position works with AFIT’s schools and directorates to enhance the relevance and effectiveness of services through internal working groups and external partnerships. The Learning Engineer also facilitates institutional adoption of new educational technologies, advocating for resources and working within Air Force and higher headquarters information technology constraints. The incumbent develops and presents workshops on pedagogy, scholarship of teaching and learning, and educational technology for faculty and staff. The Learning Engineer also instructs on learning theories and instructional design practices to optimize learning in various class formats. In addition, this position researches learning principles and technologies, as well as the scholarship of teaching and learning, to recommend policy and procedure changes and selection decisions between learning technologies.

AFIT is a federal institution located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, OH. The Institute provides defense-focused graduate education primarily for the U.S. Air and Space Forces and the 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 programs, 13 PhD programs, and 19 certificate programs in engineering, applied science, mathematics, and management; 7 programs are accredited by ABET at the advanced level. The School of Civil Engineering, School of Systems and Logistics, and School of Strategic Force Studies provide initial skills and continuing professional education to thousands of resident and remote students across the globe, including consultation on high-priority defense problems. The Schools maintain collaborations with research entities and operational units throughout the defense establishment. We invite you to visit https://www.afit.edu/ for more details on our programs and research areas.

Mechanical Engineering at Lafayette College

Deadline: October 15, 2024

https://apply.interfolio.com/152057

The Department of Mechanical Engineering (https://me.lafayette.edu) at Lafayette College in Easton, PA invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor, starting July 2025. We seek a colleague with expertise to teach in our engineering design sequence, which consists of courses on design and manufacturing, mechanical engineering design, and capstone design projects. The Department values the ability to teach a broad range of required courses, including those with hands-on laboratory and design projects, and to develop new elective courses in their areas of interest. We seek a colleague who is committed to being a dynamic, engaging, inclusive teacher and mentor of undergraduate students. Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or related field by the start of their appointment. We especially welcome applications from candidates who will contribute to Lafayette’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Lafayette College is located within 70 miles of New York and Philadelphia and is a highly selective undergraduate institution that emphasizes superior education in engineering and the liberal arts. Lafayette has offered engineering programs for over 150 years and is a nationally recognized leader in undergraduate engineering education. Our engineering students benefit from strong student-faculty interactions, have the opportunity to engage with faculty members in their research, and can participate in a semester-long study abroad program that is integrated into the four-year degree. In addition, they take advantage of attending a liberal arts institution, with many of them choosing to minor or even double major in a non-engineering program.

The Mechanical Engineering Department has thirteen tenure-stream faculty and graduates around sixty majors each year. Our program features laboratory experiences in each year of the curriculum and offers five or six student-selected yearlong capstone design projects annually. Faculty members teach the equivalent of four courses in their first year and five courses per year thereafter. Faculty are supported by Departmental mentorship and a yearlong faculty-development program through the College’s Center for the Integration of Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (https://citls.lafayette.edu). Faculty members also have the opportunity to work with the College’s Hanson Center for Inclusive STEM (https://hanson.lafayette.edu/hanson-center) which supports faculty, staff, and students to advance our understanding and practice of inclusion and equity in STEM.

Candidates must demonstrate the potential to establish a research program that can engage undergraduate students and result in the publication of scholarly work in peer-reviewed venues. Lafayette provides significant resources to support faculty members’ research in the form of start-up funds, annual support for student research assistants, annual support for conference travel, and opportunities for internal grants and research fellowships.

Montana State University

Deadline: December 2, 2024

https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/42600

The Gianforte School of Computing, housed in the Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering, invites applications for a full-time instructor. The faculty position to be filled is a non-tenure track appointment with primary responsibilities in teaching and service/outreach. The successful candidate will become an integral part of the Computer Science program. Duties will include teaching undergraduate courses, developing and teaching courses consistent with the candidate’s background, engaging in pedagogical activities and participating in professional/service/outreach activities.

Montana State University values a broad array of experiences and perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally rich campus environment. We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a diverse university community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed. In support of our strategic plan, which promotes access and respect, we enthusiastically encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Required Qualifications: 1. Relevant degree (e.g. an M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field) or professional experience. 2. Demonstrated experience working with and engaging diverse students and colleagues within and outside the department.

Preferred Qualifications: 1. Ability to teach several courses that are offered by the School of Computing. 2. Prior teaching experience. 3. Demonstrated commitment to student, faculty, and staff diversity.

Gianforte School of Computing, Montana State University

Deadline: December 2, 2024

https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/42471

The Gianforte School of Computing, housed in the Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering (NACOE) at Montana State University, invites applications for multiple full-time tenure-track positions at the level of Assistant Professor. Duties include developing a nationally recognized, externally funded research program, teaching, developing courses, mentoring and service. Applications are encouraged from candidates with expertise in all areas of computer science.

Because increasing the diversity of the computing profession is one of our strategic priorities, women and underrepresented minorities in computing are particularly encouraged to apply. Partner/spousal accommodations will be considered.

Required Qualifications: 1. Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field upon start date. 2. Potential to build a nationally recognized, externally funded research program. 3. Evidence of scholarly and professional achievements commensurate with experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 1. Research and teaching expertise that enhances our organization’s capabilities and strengths, especially in the areas of machine learning, artificial intelligence, data science, and/or systems. We also encourage applications from candidates whose research and teaching expertise complement existing faculty expertise. Candidates with machine learning expertise will have the opportunity to contribute to a statewide, $20 million, 5-year NSF EPScOR grant entitled SMART FireS (Sensors, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence in Real Time Fire Science). 2. Ability to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues within and outside the School of Computing. Ability to promote the advancement of diversity and inclusion in computer science.

University of British Columbia

Deadline: September 19, 2024

https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs/job/UBC-Vancouver-Campus/Tenure-Track-Assistant-Professor-of-Teaching_JR18193

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CHBE) at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Teaching. Applicants must hold a PhD (conferred by the date of appointment) in Chemical and/or Biological Engineering or in a closely related engineering discipline. Applicants must either be registered, or eligible to register, as a professional engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia. Registration is required within five years of appointment. The anticipated start date of the appointment is 1 January 2025.

Applications should be submitted on-line at https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs/job/UBC-Vancouver-Campus/Tenure-Track-Assistant-Professor-of-Teaching_JR18193

The Department of Physics, Engineering and Astronomy

Deadline: September 1, 2024

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=184221&clientkey=E724250F91A1149AB3AC0A2F64E3DA29

Earlham College is hiring a full-time, three-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Engineering beginning in Fall 2025. We are developing a General Engineering program with both accredited and non-accredited degrees. We invite applicants from Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Education, or a related Engineering background.

We are building a program (Engineering for Good) that is distinctive in its deep integration across our campus and community, both complementing and strengthened by Earlham’s experience in the liberal arts, as well as its mission grounded in Quaker principles. This is our third hire as we build the program. Successful applicants will have strong Engineering credentials and a commitment to modern pedagogy. They will work closely with our students, faculty, staff and community to develop a curriculum that trains engineers committed to social good. The Board, faculty and community are very excited and support this new initiative in the Department of Physics, Engineering and Astronomy.

You will:

* Teach 3 Engineering courses per semester. This will usually be 2 lectures and 2 lab sections per semester, though any individual’s load depends on the needs and assets of the department in a given term.
* Help develop Earlham’s Engineering program. You will begin work as the third year of Engineering students arrives on campus. While many decisions about the new program have already been made, many are yet to be finalized.
* Support our diverse faculty, staff and student body. We are committed to working toward being a just and equitable campus. Teachers are expected to support all voices and build empowering classrooms, especially for marginalized groups.

You can:

* Perform research with undergrads, during or between semesters. We have a range of research facilities and opportunities for internal/external support.
* Grow as a teacher. We are committed to the classroom experience, and provide many chances to improve pedagogy. These come both internally, through formal mentorship, and externally, through funded workshops and conferences.
* Develop professionally. This position offers the chance to: be an informal undergraduate advisor; participate in our community governance process, learn to write grants etc. The position includes access to scholarly travel funding for conferences.
* Participate in on- and off-campus activities. Faculty regularly attend sports/music events, lead off-campus trips, and otherwise support each other and the student body outside the classroom.

Required:

* PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Education, or a related field by Fall 2025
* Demonstrated passion for and experience of teaching excellence
* Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice
* Ability to be a positive example and resource to all Earlham students

Preferred:

* Interest in conducting research with undergraduate students
* Ability to contribute to a broad range of engineering courses
* Passion for program design, with attention to the societal impacts of Engineering
* Experience with accreditation

Send questions to lernemi@earlham.edu

Apply by Sep. 1, 2024 for full consideration. We may review more applications until the position is filled.