Engineering Education
as an Occupation
Emphasis on Teaching Excellence
Leading practitioners in engineering education scholarship as well as the Journal for Engineering Education have brought to the fore the importance of scholarly research in engineering education. Going forward the next wave of engineering professors will increasingly need to pursue research-based innovation in teaching.
This page provides a subset of job opportunities for professors and post-docs in engineering. It is intended to show the variety of jobs in this area. Increasingly, the requirement for teaching excellence and educational research is a prerequisite for employment.
Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Engineering and Technology Education College of Engineering, Utah State University
PROGRAM:
Utah State University (www.usu.edu) is a premier student-centered land-grant and Carnegie extension university that fosters the principle that academics come first, by cultivating diversity of thought and culture, and by serving the public through learning, discovery, and engagement. The Department of Engineering and Technology Education in the College of Engineering (http://www.ete.usu.edu) offers Bachelors and Masters degrees in engineering and technology education and a PhD in engineering education.
The department also houses the National Science Foundation National Center for Engineering and Technology Education (www.ncete.org). The Center is a collaborative network of scholars with backgrounds in technology education, engineering, and related fields. The Center’s mission is to build capacity in technology education and to improve the understanding of the learning and teaching of high school students and teachers as they apply engineering design processes to technological problems.
DESCRIPTION:
Primary responsibilities will be to conduct engineering education research and to teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in engineering education. The successful candidate will be required to obtain external funding, and conduct research in engineering education. In addition, the candidate may be asked to advise students and serve on masters and doctoral committees.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Earned doctorate in a Mechanical or Civil Engineering, a STEM education related field, cognitive science, or educational and psychological research, by August 15, 2010.
2. BS and/or MS in an engineering discipline.
3. Strong background in educational research.
4. Successful teaching experience in areas related to engineering.
5. Ability to conduct and disseminate research in the areas of engineering education.
6. Ability to write grants to support scholarly activities.
7. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
8.Ability to teach foundational engineering courses such as Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials and Engineering Numerical Methods.
To be considered at the associate professor level, the following additional qualifications must be met:
1. An established research agenda with a publication record to support the agenda (in the area of engineering education).
2. A record of extramural funding.
3. A record of excellence in research, teaching, and supervising graduate students.
Preference will be given to a candidate with a background in engineering education, statistical analysis research, quantitative psychology research, or a closely related field, and/or educational research methods.
Assistant Professor - Arizona State University at Tempe
To take advantage of emerging Standards for Engineering Education in K-12 settings, to implement the newly developed Arizona standards for engineering content in K-12 formal and informal learning environments, and to capitalize on the rapid expansion of engineering education research, development and certification programs, the Mary Lou Fulton Institute and Graduate School of Education at Arizona State University is seeking an innovative and energetic faculty member to come in on the ground floor of our new engineering education doctoral program. The successful candidate will provide critical synergy with faculty in the Ira A. Fulton school of Engineering and the College of Technology and Innovation as well as the Mary Lou Fulton School. This hire will take a leadership role in the school's engineering education program and teach in Engineering Education, STEM Education and other areas according to her or his expertise. The appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level so that the successful candidate will have the opportunity to build, grow and integrate effectively with inter- and trans-disciplinary research and development groups across the ASU campuses.
Review of applications will begin July 27, 2009 and will continue every 2 weeks until search is closed.
ASU is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to and supports the value of diversity among faculty, staff and students.
Announcement (PDF)
Research and Policy Associate - INSPIRE at Purdue University
The Research & Policy Associate's primary responsibilities will be to be INSPIRE's liaison with local schools, state and national STEM education policy bodies in promoting and coordinating joint efforts to raise the profile of INSPIRE (Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning) and promote STEM education particularly in regards to engineering education and to actively support, develop, maintain, and enhance an active, coordinated and seamless research agenda in connection with ongoing efforts of P-12 engineering education and outreach program in accordance with the vision/mission and goals of the INSPIRE institute for P-12 engineering research and learning at the School of Engineering Education. The Research & Policy Associate will mirror the established department by providing an outstanding, multi-faceted program, which engages faculty, K-12 educators, students, and the community.
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Tenure-Track Faculty Position - Engineering Education: University of New Haven
The Tagliatela College of Engineering at the University of New Haven has an open position for an assistant professor of engineering, tenure-track. We are seeking someone with a strong interest in teaching and engineering education research to participate in the further development and assessment of our innovative, integrated curriculum, which forms the foundation for our ABET-accredited engineering programs (see attached for more information). We hope to fill the position within the next month or two, with a preferred starting date of late summer 2009.
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Visiting professor opportunity: Engineering Education Innovation Center, Ohio State
We are seeking faculty who might be interested in spending part or all of an academic year as a Visiting Faculty member at Ohio State University through our Engineering Education Innovation Center (EEIC) beginning Autumn 2009 .
The EEIC is the academic home for our first-year engineering program, multi-disciplinary capstone design, a writing center, engineering graphics and programs for faculty research and development around teaching and learning. You can learn more about the center's programs by visiting http://www.eng.ohio-state.edu/eeic/index.php.
This position could involve a combination of scholarly work in engineering education and teaching in our first-year program. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity please contact Robert Gustafson [(614) 292-0573,
gustafson.4@osu.edu]
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The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) Faculty position
P-12 Technology Education/Pre-Engineering Faculty Position Department of Technological Studies Invites Applications for a Tenure-Track Faculty Position
The Department of Technological Studies in the School of Engineering at The College of New Jersey invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position starting September 2009. An earned doctorate in Technology Education or a closely related field is required. Each successful candidate must present evidence of experience and capabilities in Technology Education with a preference for P-12 pre-engineering. Additional experience with undergraduate teaching, curriculum and laboratory development, research, directing student design projects, involving undergraduate students in research, first-year engineering education, and potential for national leadership in the field is highly desirable.
The Department of Technological Studies has created one of the first majors in technology education with a pre-engineering focus and is establishing a national dialog between engineering and education. Our vision is to graduate the next generation of educational leaders with pedagogical and pre-engineering content knowledge and capabilities necessary to create technologically and pre-engineering literate children. Graduates will be able to gain qualifications to teach in Project Lead The Way (PLTW) programs. The Department consists of 5 faculty members, a Center for STEM Education (over $13 million in research over the past 12 years), publishes TIES Magazine http://www.tiesmagazine.org/, and offers four year programs that lead to Bachelor of Science degrees in Technology Education/Pre-Engineering, M/S/T Elementary Education, M/S/T Early Childhood Education, M/S/T Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education, and an M.A.T. in Technology Education. There are currently over 140 students enrolled in these programs.
Applicants must submit a vita, a letter clarifying their experience in K-12 pre-engineering education and professional goals, student evaluations or other evidence of teaching ability, and three references to: Dean of Engineering, The College of New Jersey, P.O. Box 7718, Ewing, NJ 08628. To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an AA/EOE employer.
Recent Job Opportunities
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (GEORGIA TECH)
SEEKING A POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW TO BEGIN FALL 2010
Science Learning: Integrating Design, Engineering and Robotics (SLIDER), an NSF funded project at Georgia Tech, is seeking a postdoctoral fellow. The postdoctoral fellow will join our multidisciplinary collaborative team of cognitive scientists, teachers, scientists, and engineers. Our aim is to explore robotics-enhanced science, math and engineering middle school education within a problem-based, inquiry curriculum.
TO APPLY
Taking applications now. Position will remain open until filled. Send CV, statement of purpose, one or more papers, and names of three people we can contact for references to:
Donna C. Llewellyn at donna.llewellyn@cetl.gatech.edu. Subject: "SLIDER Postdoc”.
The Georgia Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer.
Position opening in engineering education: Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning Georgia Institute of Technology
We anticipate creating a new Postdoc Fellow/Visiting Academic Professional/Senior Academic Professional Position in the next year (2010) and are looking for interested candidates. There is a possibility of conversion to a permanent position.
We are seeking a dynamic and flexible professional to help with the coordination and facilitation of some of CETL's programs and services for faculty and graduate student instructors.
Based on the person's experience and interests, the Academic Professional would have responsibility for a selection of some of CETL's programs/services, such as:
- Faculty learning communities (CETL has 3)
- Individual consultations with faculty, Graduate Student Instructors, and graduate students doing Teaching Practicums
- Professional development workshops focused on teaching and learning issues
- Teaching Awards Program
- Faculty and Part-time Instructor Orientation
If you think you may be interested in this upcoming opportunity, please forward a cover letter and CV to: Donna C. Llewellyn, Ph.D. donna.llewellyn@cetl.gatech.edu
AN EQUAL EDUCATION/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION
http://www.cetl.gatech.edu/
Summer Internship with Boeing
The Learning, Training and Development group at The Boeing Company seeks applications for a graduate level intern for the summer of 2009. The candidate would assist in Boeing research that would build empirical data to determine the effectiveness of existing training programs. Qualified candidates should be working towards a Ph.D. in Engineering Education, Education, Technology or a related field and have experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods, assessment and evaluation techniques, and manuscript preparation for journal submission. Current knowledge of Instructional Systems Design theories and Product Lifecycle Management philosophies would be a plus. Individuals currently working towards a Masters degree may be considered if sufficient knowledge and expertise in these areas is evident. For more information and to apply online please visit https://jobs.boeing.com/JobSeeker/JobSearch and search for requisition number: 08-1025549.
Position opening in engineering education: University of Texas at Dallas
The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science invite applications for the following faculty positions in Electrical Engineering:
(Search # 7098) Engineering education including innovative learning and problem solving technique, cross-disciplinary and interactive learning, development and validation of assessment tools, authentic assessment of student work, and other related areas.
Substantial start-up packages are budgeted for these positions.
Applicants should mail their resume, research and teaching plans, and the names and addresses of at least three references to :
Academic Search # (7095, 7096, 7097, or 7098)
The University of Texas at Dallas
800 W. Campbell, M/S AD 42
Richardson, TX 75080-3021
Applications may also be submitted by email at EEsearch@utdallas.edu ; please indicate the search number in the email subject line. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Indications of ethnicity and sex are requested as part of the application but not required.
Further details may be found at: http://www.utdallas.edu/facultyjobs/
Tenure-trackposition in STEM Education Research at North Dakota State University
We are pleased to announce our search for an open-rank, tenure-trackposition in STEM Education Research at North Dakota State University join agroup of faculty collaborating on an interdisciplinary STEM Education PhDprogram. The successful applicant's primary appointment will be in ascience or math deparment. The position does not involve work with ourteacher education program. Information about the position is available online:
STEM Ed job information at NDSU
The Department of Engineering at Arizona State University Polytechnic, is hiring new faculty. It is part of a new interdisiplinary engineering program established in 2005 with an innovative curriculum that is hands-on, collaborative, and project-based. They will be establishing an Engineering Education program in the future.
They are currently in the process of preparing a recruitment flyer. If you are graduating with a PhD soon and interested, please check this website for any updates and information on the program http://www.poly.asu.edu/engineering/
Tenure Track Position in Ecological/Restoration Engineering, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy Systems or Environmental Geotechnology.
The Environmental Resources Engineering Dept., Humboldt State Univ., CA.
Tenure-track position starting August 2009. Refer to Job Number 7427.
Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering or related engineering or science field strongly preferred at the time of appointment. Candidates must have a strong interest in undergraduate teaching. Opportunities exist to collaborate with and/or conduct research through the international recognized Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary and the Schatz Energy Research Center. For a complete position description, qualification requirements and application procedures, visit: http://www.humboldt.edu/~aps/employment/tenure.html HSU is an EO/Title IX/ADA employer.
Penn State,
College of Engineering
School of Engineering Design, Technology, & Professional Programsis accepting applications for a Post-Doctoral Scholar position focused on implementing strategies to improve retention in STEM fields among 14 Penn State campuses.
The candidate will be one of the project leaders. Responsibilities include project evaluation that studies the effectiveness of specific implementation strategies. Additional responsibilities include coordinating activities among project leaders, providing leadership in writing the annual reports, and coordinating dissemination of project information to the broader community.
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Application information (PDF)
Everett Community College is looking to hire someone for a one-year full time temporary position teaching a range of classes in engineering and/or engineering physics. The position starts Fall 2008. We anticipate opening a tenure-track position for Fall 2009.
Announcement (PDF)
Professor of Physics
Columbia College
Lower Columbia College is anticipating a vacancy for a
dynamic, energetic full-time, tenure track Physics
Instructor.
Under the general direction of the Dean of Instructional
Programs, the successful candidate of this position would
teach freshman and sophomore physics and mathematics
course. Other general education science courses may be
taught depending upon experience and institutional need.
The applicant will need to have a demonstrated ability to teach engineering.
Announcement (PDF)
Assistant Professor of Engineering
Smith College
Smith College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in its Picker Engineering Program. Innovative in both education and research, the Program fosters creative students interested in engineering a sustainable future as members of the global community.
Announcement (PDF)
Biochemical Engineering
Rose-Hulman Inst. of Tech.
The Department of Chemical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology seeks an exceptional educator and scholar with a promise of excellence
in teaching, a strong desire for student interaction in and out of the classroom, and
commitment to technical and professional growth.
Announcement (PDF)