Assistant Professor of Engineering Education

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated Assistant Professor to join their Engineering Education Transformations Institute. This role offers the opportunity to innovate in engineering education and contribute to a vibrant academic community. The successful candidate will engage in teaching, research, and mentoring, while collaborating with diverse scholars and faculty. This position promises a dynamic environment for professional growth and impactful contributions to the field. If you are passionate about advancing engineering education and fostering student success, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in engineering education, computer science, or related fields.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring students in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in engineering education.
• Establish a funded research program and publish scholarly articles.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff across engineering disciplines.

Skills

Engineering Education

STEM Education

Research Development

Teaching Experience

Mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in Engineering Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science

Ph.D. in STEM Education

Job description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2025 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 09/24/2024 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are asked to submit the following information along with their application:

• A detailed curriculum vitae
• A cover letter (not to exceed two pages) that addresses the candidate's research, teaching, and service, as well as plans to contribute to EETI .
• A combined teaching and mentoring statement (not to exceed three total pages) describing your teaching and mentoring philosophies and prior experience.
• A research statement (not to exceed 2 pages), highlighting contributions to engineering education, future plans and directions, and broader impacts of your work.
• The names, titles, and contact information for three professional references.

Questions related to the position may be directed to search committee chair James Huff ([e-mail]

All applications received by November 1, 2024 will receive full consideration.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).
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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Assistant Professor FLSA Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications
All candidates must have a Ph.D. in engineering education, STEM education, engineering, computer science, or a related discipline.
Position Summary
The Engineering Education Transformations Institute ( EETI ) in the College of Engineering at University of Georgia invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank to start August 1, 2025.

We are seeking an innovative scholar in engineering education who will help expand EETI and contribute to our mission of creating community and capacity around engineering education scholarship and practice at UGA and beyond. Collaboration is at the heart of our approach, and the successful candidates will join us in working closely with scholars, instructional faculty, and staff in the college, the university, and the broader global engineering education research community.

The successful candidate will become a core faculty member within EETI , holding the title of Assistant Professor of Engineering Education. In addition, they will be an active member of one of the four Schools in the College of Engineering: the School of Chemical, Materials, and Biomedical Engineering; School of Electrical and Computer Engineering; School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural, and Mechanical Engineering; and School of Computing. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in one of the four Schools as well as graduate courses in the Engineering Education and Transformative Practice program housed in EETI .

Faculty hired as part of this initiative will join a rapidly-growing College of Engineering that combines interdisciplinary research and scholarship with excellent instruction and service. The UGA College of Engineering currently enrolls over 3,000 engineering majors and currently has 104 full-time engineering faculty across 15 degrees. The college also jointly administers the School of Computing in collaboration with the UGA Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, an academic unit that comprises over 1,800 computer science majors and 45 full-time faculty.

Significant investments in infrastructure have resulted in an expansion of laboratory facilities for research and scholarship and new classrooms and instructional labs. College of Engineering faculty have space in two major capital projects on campus to create interdisciplinary research facilities. Our main instructional facility, Driftmier Engineering Center, has also undergone a complete renovation to create flexible classrooms that enable a range of teaching modalities and the incorporation of interdisciplinary instructional labs. The common instructional facilities also foster collaboration by allowing faculty, staff, and students to interact and collaborate in a single facility.
Additional Requirements
For information on the requirements about tenure-track faculty ranks, please review: Promotion Guidelines - UGA Provost's Office
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification
Highly successful candidates will demonstrate potential to:

• Establish a world-class funded research program that graduates doctoral students, produces peer-reviewed journal articles and conference proceedings papers, and supports continued growth of the Institute through grants and other scholarly activities.
• Build EETI's graduate program and effectively mentor a wide range of graduate students.
• Collaborate with scholars, instructional faculty, and staff within EETI , within the college, within the university, and across the global engineering education research community.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in one of the four Schools within the College of Engineering and/or EETI .
• Develop undergraduate and graduate courses and curricula.
• Provide leadership for various service areas including EETI , School, and College-level committees.
• Represent EETI to the global engineering education community.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information
4. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
5. Research Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents