Informal Engineering Education Postdoc, Cornell NY

 https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31943

Postdoctoral Associate in Informal Engineering Education and Learning Sciences

Cornell University | School of Operations Research and Information Engineering

Location: Ithaca, NY

Duration: 2-year appointment with the possibility of renewal for a third year, contingent on funding and performance

Pay range: $62,232.00 - $88,745.00 + benefits (commensurate with Cornell postdoctoral guidelines)

Start Date: Fall 2026

Position Overview

Cornell University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to support a National Science Foundation–funded research project, Engineering at Home: Designing and Studying Family-Centered Informal Engineering Learning Experiences, led by Dr. Jessica Rush Leeker. This project focuses on the design, study, and dissemination of informal engineering learning resources that support children (ages 6–10) in engaging with core engineering practices in home-based environments.

The postdoctoral researcher will play a central role in advancing a multi-phase research agenda that integrates learning sciences, engineering education, and informal STEM learning. This position is well-suited for candidates who enjoy both research and implementation, including coordinating participants, managing timelines, and translating ideas into practice.

Key Responsibilities

The postdoctoral researcher will:

Lead coordination of participant recruitment and communication with families and informal learning partners

Support the design and refinement of engineering learning modules and caregiver-facing materials

Develop and implement research instruments, including surveys, interview protocols, and observation tools

Conduct qualitative and mixed-methods data collection and analysis

Manage day-to-day project operations, timelines, and deliverables across multiple workstreams

Facilitate advisory board and consultant engagement and synthesize feedback into project design decisions

Contribute to the development of a digital platform for the dissemination of learning resources

Support preparation of research publications, conference presentations, and project reports

Assist in planning for scaling, dissemination, and future grant development

Required Qualifications

PhD in Engineering Education, Learning Sciences, Education, STEM Education, or a related field (by start date)

Experience with qualitative or mixed-methods research

Experience with human subjects research, including IRB protocols, consent processes, and participant recruitment

Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with families, youth, or informal learning environments

Experience with curriculum or learning design

Interest in informal STEM education and early engineering learning

Experience coordinating across teams or stakeholder groups

Professional Development Opportunities

This position offers substantial opportunities for professional growth, including:

Leading and co-authoring peer-reviewed publications

Presenting at national and international conferences

Contributing to NSF proposal development and future funding initiatives

Building expertise in design-based and informal STEM education research

Developing interdisciplinary collaborations across engineering and education

Receiving mentorship in academic and research career pathways

About the Project

Engineering at Home is an NSF-funded project that develops and studies accessible, family-centered engineering learning resources. The project combines curriculum design, learning sciences research, and digital dissemination to support early engagement with engineering practices and problem-solving. Findings will contribute to research on informal STEM learning and inform scalable approaches to engineering education beyond the classroom.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit:

Curriculum vitae

Cover letter describing research interests and fit with the position

Writing sample (e.g., dissertation chapter or publication)

Contact information for 2–3 references

Employment Assistance:

For specific questions about the position or application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or for general questions email mycareer@cornell.edu.

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Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. 

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EEO Statement:

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Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

Prior relevant work or industry experience.

Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.

Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)

Unique applicable skills.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter

Curriculum Vitae

Doctoral Transcript

Writing sample

Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses help popup)

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

https://www.duffield.cornell.edu/orie/

TT in Engineering Education, Rochester Institute of Technology, NY

 Rochester Institute of Technology’s

College of Engineering Technology (CET)

Seeking Tenure-Track Faculty

Full-time Assistant Professor in Engineering Education

 

Rochester Institute of Technology’s CET is seeking an innovative, enthusiastic, and collaborative individual to contribute to our vibrant and growing community of education researchers in our first-year programs. We invite applications from exceptional candidates for a full-time Assistant Professor position in the CET Exploration Program, with teaching expertise and disciplines in mechanical or civil engineering. Responsibilities will include engineering education research, teaching, first-year program development, and service. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated portfolio of education research, the ability to secure education research funding, and a passion for fostering academic success in the next generation of engineers, innovators, and applied scientists.

If this sounds like you, you’re on to an experience unlike any other. Click Here and search 8279BR to learn more and apply today. If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Mathews rkfsss@rit.edu. 

TT/T, Engineering Education Research, Cornell University NY

The Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University seeks to recruit a tenured or tenure-track faculty member with a focus on engineering education research, broadly defined. Details and application submission information is available here: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo?joblist---479-22905. Additional information about the BME department at Cornell is available here: https://www.bme.cornell.edu/bme. 

TT/T, Engineering Education, Cornell NY

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/18909  

The ROBERT F. SMITH SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL AND BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING AT CORNELL UNIVERSITY, Ithaca, New York invites applications for tenured or tenure‐track faculty position in chemical and biomolecular engineering, with an emphasis on engineering education research.  Required qualifications include undergraduate education in Chemical Engineering and graduate-level preparation in Chemical Engineering, STEM education or related area. Responsibilities include the pursuit of a program of scholarly research in Chemical Engineering Education; teaching courses in Chemical Engineering; and advising undergraduate and graduate students. We are especially interested in receiving applications from candidates that embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. Senior candidates with exceptional accomplishments in research, teaching, and graduate student mentorship are encouraged to apply. Junior candidates must show outstanding research and potential for excellence in teaching and graduate student mentorship. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Discipline-Based Education Research (DBER) is an exciting, emerging research field on Cornell’s campus, with discipline-based education researchers across several science and engineering disciplines. There is a broad culture of education research and investment throughout the campus, and educational verve is one of President Pollack’s key priorities for the University. Discipline-based education researchers on campus also collaborate with the Engineering Teaching Excellence Institute, the Center for Teaching Innovation, and the Active Learning Initiative. This community is filled with disciplinary experts who are passionate about their teaching, engaging in education research literature, and keen to discuss how to improve teaching and learning for students throughout multiple disciplines.

The Robert F. Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and the College of Engineering at Cornell embrace diversity and seek candidates who will create a climate that attracts students of all races, nationalities, and genders. We strongly encourage women and under-represented minorities to apply. Cornell understands the needs of dual career couples, which it attempts to meet through a Dual Career program and membership in the Upstate New York Higher Education Recruitment Consortium, which assists dual career searches. Visit http://www.hercjobs.org/ to see positions available in higher education in the upstate New York area. Cornell and Ithaca are family-friendly communities: Cornell has a comprehensive set of policies, services and benefits to help you, your partner and your children to feel welcomed here, to support your well-being, and to help with child care, elder care, and those with disabilities. For more details, see: https://hr.cornell.edu/benefits-pay/family-life-support.

To apply: Application materials must be submitted online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/18909.

Interested applicants should visit and submit a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, a statement on outreach, diversity, inclusion, and leadership, and complete contact information for at least 3 references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For more information regarding the Statement of Contribution to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, please visit: https://facultydevelopment.cornell.edu/department-resources/recruitment/contribution-to-diversity/

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.

 

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

·         Cover letter

·         Curriculum Vitae

·         Research statement

·         Teaching statement

·         Publication list

·         Diversity/Inclusion Statement

·         Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

www.cheme.cornell.edu

607-255-6331

 

120 Olin Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853

Engineering Education Postdoc, Cornell NY

  Applications are invited for a post-doctoral researcher in engineering education in the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Cornell University. The successful candidate will take a leading role in the redesign and evaluation of two required junior-level mechanical engineering classes, supported by a Cornell University Active Learning Initiative grant.

Job description:

The successful candidate will take a leading role in the redesign and evaluation of two required mechanical engineering courses in the thermal/fluids area. The postdoc will work with a group of faculty and postdocs, including the course instructors, to develop and document course materials emphasizing active and inductive learning and real-life applications.  Additional duties include evaluating metrics for the learning objectives of each class, and using those metrics to determine the efficacy of the course interventions.  Opportunities for teaching may also be available. This position is part of a Cornell-wide initiative to shift the undergraduate curriculum toward active learning approaches; the wide range of participating departments is summarized here: http://news.cornell.edu/stories/2019/02/active-learning-initiative-funds-nine-projects . The postdocs will have the opportunity to engage with the Cornell Center for Teaching Innovation and participate in weekly seminars with other Active Learning Initiative postdocs to receive training and support in designing and implementing research-based teaching strategies. We expect the course redesign project to lead to archival publications in the engineering education literature. 

Logistics:

Employer: Cornell University

Location: Ithaca, NY

Start date: June 1, 2020

Length of appointment: 2 years

Time commitment:  full time, but will consider part-time appointments.

 Required qualifications:

·         Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, engineering education research, or a closely related field.

Preferred qualifications include some combination of the following:

·         Experience with relevant literature and education research methods

·         Strong background in heat transfer, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.

·         Ability to work collaboratively with multiple faculty members and postdocs, adapting to diverse views and approaches

·         Ability to work independently

·         Project leadership, time management, communication, and writing skills

·         Experience with curriculum development, teaching assistant training, or faculty development

·         Enthusiasm for learning new things (Because this project will involve integrating and applying many different research areas, an ability to grow is even more valuable than extensive experience in any one of the above areas.)

To apply:

Submit a CV, cover letter, a brief teaching and research statement emphasizing relevant background and/or interest in engineering education research, and the names and email contacts of three professional references to Prof. Elizabeth Fisher at emf4@cornell.edu.  Evaluation of applications will start on March 16, 2020.

Please also contact Prof. Fisher with any questions.

Diversity and inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Engineering Education Postdoc, Cornell

Applications are invited for a post‐doctoral researcher in engineering education in the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Cornell University. The successfulcandidate will take a leading role in the redesign and evaluation of two required junior‐level mechanical engineering classes, supported by a Cornell University Active Learning Initiativegrant.

Job description:

The successful candidate will take a leading role in the redesign and evaluation of two required mechanical engineering courses, most likely in the solid mechanics area. The postdoc willwork with a group of faculty and postdocs, including the course instructors, to develop and document course materials emphasizing active and inductive learning and real‐lifeapplications. Additional duties include developing and implementing metrics for the learning objectives of each class, and using those metrics to determine the efficacy of the courseinterventions.

Opportunities for teaching may also be available. This position is part of a Cornell‐wide initiative to shift the undergraduate curriculum toward active learning approaches; the wide range of participating departments is summarized here: http://news.cornell.edu/stories/2019/02/activelearning‐initiative‐funds‐nine‐projects The postdocs will have the opportunity to engage with the Center for Teaching Innovation and participate in weekly seminars with other Active Learning Initiative postdocs to receive training and support in designing and implementing research‐based teaching strategies. We expect the course redesign project to lead to archival publications in the Engineering Education literature.

Logistics:

Employer: Cornell University Location: Ithaca, NY

Start date: June 1, 2019

Length of appointment: 2 years

Time commitment: full time, but will consider part‐time appointments.

Required qualifications:

• Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, engineering education research, or a closely related field.

Preferred qualifications include some combination of the following:

• Experience with relevant literature and education research methods
• Strong background in solid mechanics
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple faculty members and postdocs, adapting to diverse views and approaches
• Ability to work independently
• Project leadership, time management, communication, and writing skills
• Experience with curriculum development, teaching assistant training, or faculty development
• Enthusiasm for learning new things (Because this project will involve integrating and applying many different research areas, an ability to grow is even more valuable than extensive experience in any one of the above areas.)

To apply:

Submit a CV, cover letter, a brief teaching and research statement emphasizing relevant background and/or interest in engineering education research, and the names and email contacts of three professional references to Prof. Elizabeth Fisher at emf4@cornell.edu.  Evaluation of applications will start on March 15, 2019.

Please also contact Prof. Fisher with any questions.

Diversity and inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

TT at Hostos Community College of CUNY

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT The Natural Sciences Department at Hostos Community College provides educational programs of high quality in science and engineering as well as support courses for the AAS, Allied Health and Liberal Arts programs. The Department assists students to develop the skills required to analyze the mechanics of the natural and physical environment, think critically, communicate effectively, cultivate an understanding of basic scientific and ethical values, and become responsible citizens. The department also plays a major role in guiding our students of diverse, multicultural backgrounds to acquire advanced knowledge and research skills empowering them to pursue higher education degrees in science and engineering. The Natural Sciences Department invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor with experience teaching Physics and Chemistry to a diverse undergraduate student body. Faculty members are also required to conduct research and develop specialized courses in their area of expertise, share departmental and committee responsibilities, provide mentoring and advisement to students, and perform administrative, supervisory and other functions as may be assigned. 
 QUALIFICATIONS  Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering or Physics Education. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution. The following qualifications are preferred: • Experience teaching diverse undergraduate student body • Record of scholarship achievements • Record developing general and research courses in Physics in a community college and dual programs in STEM disciplines at a senior college level • Record of procurement of external funding • Availability to work evening and weekend hours 
  COMPENSATION Salary commensurate with education and experience. CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development. 
HOW TO APPLY Applicants must apply online by accessing the CUNY website at www.cuny.edu and navigate to the following links: "Employment" and "Search Job Postings" Please submit the following documents with your online application: • Letter of Interest • Curriculum Vitae • Evidence of teaching ability • Three professional references 
CLOSING DATE May 29, 2018 JOB SEARCH CATEGORY CUNY Job Posting: Faculty EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. Job Title: Assistant Professor - Physics Job ID: 18492 Location: Hostos Community College Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular SDL2017

TT/T in STEM/Science Education, Univ of Minnesota

STEM Education, Science Education, Mathematics Education, or Engineering Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education & Human Development, U of Minnesota. Assistant or Associate Level starting August 25, 2014; salary commensurate with qualifications. Applicants must have an earned doctorate in science education, mathematics education, engineering education, STEM education or a closely related field. Applications from ABD candidates will be considered provided the individual can document that he or she is on track to complete the doctorate no later than the start date of this position; evidence or potential for strong scholarship, publications, and grants related to STEM education; a minimum of two years teaching experience in K-12 schools; experience teaching at the postsecondary level; and evidence of a commitment to equity and diversity This position will remain open until filled, but the search committee will begin its review of applications on October 15, 2013. Completed applications will consist of a letter addressing qualifications, including a description of the individual's research program and a statement indicating how the candidate meets the expectations of the position; curriculum vitae; and three reference letters from individuals who can speak to the qualifications sought in this position. An online application is required. Go to the University of Minnesota Employment System at https://employment.umn.edu and search for Requisition Number: 186122. The cover letter and curriculum vitae must be electronically and separately attached to the online application. Letters of reference should be emailed or mailed to: Cathy Zemke (zemke001@umn.edu), STEM Search, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 125 Peik Hall, 159 Pillsbury, Dr. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455.
The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.