Postdoctoral Research Associate
- Employer
- University of San Diego
- Location
- San Diego
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- Position Type
- Postdoc
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Posting #: 1061
Position Status: Faculty, Full-time temporary
Location: San Diego
Position Type: Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, Faculty
Position Title & Department:
Postdoctoral Research Associate: Social Scientist /STS/ Engineering EducationPosting #1061
Department Description:Our School of Engineering is revolutionizing engineering education, with the aim of preparing students to innovate engineering solutions developed within a contextual framework that embeds humanitarian, sustainable and social justice approaches. It also seeks to infuse professional skills into the curriculum and align these with our institutional context. This requires an enhanced curriculum with a focus on student teamwork, a greater consideration of social and economic factors, improved communication with diverse constituents, and reflection on an ethical understanding of decisions and solutions.
Additional information about SMSE and USD
USD provides a high quality undergraduate education by emphasizing small classes and a high level of faculty-student interaction. The Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering has recently ranked among the top 15 programs at non-Ph.D. granting institutions by U.S. News and World Report. The school currently houses undergraduate degrees in engineering (general with concentrations in software engineering, sustainability, and bioengineering), electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and industrial & systems engineering.
Detailed Description:The Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering is seeking candidates for one or more years as a postdoctoral research associate to work on the National Science Foundation grant: IUSE/PFE Revolutionizing Engineering and Computer Science Departments (RED): “Developing Changemaking Engineers”. The postdoctoral researcher will join the PI team to collaborate with faculty, students, and industry partners in producing and disseminating activities in and out of the university classroom in support of our model for collaborative change to redefine the “engineering canon” and develop “Changemaking Engineers”. The RED abstract can be found at: http://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1519453
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate to analyze surveys, focus groups, interviews, and observational work, interpret collected data, and produce project reports related to RED initiatives
- Develop case studies, modules, and peer-reviewed conference papers and journal articles consistent with the grant
- Support the development of an edited volume on the topic of activities related to grant goals
- Provide logistical support for classes, talks, workshops, and other events
- Partner with stakeholders in forums (these include industry, community, students, and faculty)
- Assist with the development of an industry-developed internship and mentorship program
- Design workshops and events related to RED initiatives
- Assist in instruction if/when appropriate
- Collaborate with other RED teams at other universities to develop synergistic opportunities
- Represent the RED team at conferences and events
- Provide leadership on innovative opportunities related to the RED grant
- Other duties as needed
Anticipated starting date: August 2019
Job Requirements:Required Qualifications: A PhD in a social science, engineering education, or engineering. The candidate will have demonstrated experience in mixed-method research.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with research into the socio-technical paradigm
- Experience with curriculum development
- Experience developing case studies
- Experience in collaborative, multi-investigator research environments
- Experience with innovative and risk-taking learning environments
- A team player with excellent written and oral communication skills
Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
Posting Salary:Commensurate with experience; Excellent Benefits.
The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package, to include medical, dental, vision, a 12% retirement contribution given to you by the University (with three year vesting period), and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer. USD: Human Resources: Benefits
For greatest consideration, please submit the following by June 03
Contact: Chell Roberts, croberts@sandiego.edu
If you have any technical questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at 619-260-6806, or email us at jobs@sandiego.eduAdditional Details:The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.
The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.
Advertised: May 08, 2019 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:
Organization
The University of San Diego is a Roman Catholic institution committed to advancing academic excellence, expanding liberal and professional knowledge, creating a diverse and inclusive community, and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service.
Located on 180 acres overlooking the city of San Diego, Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean, the campus is a community treasure, with Spanish Renaissance-inspired buildings and breathtakingly beautiful landscapes.
Chartered in 1949, the university enrolls more than 7,000 students and is known for its commitment to teaching, the liberal arts, the formation of values and community service. In less than 60 years, the University of San Diego has grown from a local college with 50 students and a handful of professors to a nationally ranked university. This achievement is the direct result of a single, unwavering expectation: academic excellence.
USD offers more than 60 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. The university adds depth to education by inspiring students to grow spiritually, morally and socially. The breadth of programs and depth of facilities means that students can easily find a course of study that ignites their intellectual fire. In the classroom, coursework across disciplines encourages students to develop their critical thinking skills.
Small class size means the instructors know their students and can stimulate curious minds with anything from participation in a research project to an after-class discussion on topic. Instructors welcome the free exchange of complex ideas in an environment of tolerance and civility. In this environment, students begin a lifelong habit of appreciating and cultivating their individual gifts.
To complement this instruction, the university's Honors program provides a challenging curriculum for USD's uniquely motivated students. The university also holds memberships in several honor societies, including Phi Beta Kappa.
While intellectual growth is key, USD adds depth to the education experience by inspiring students to grow spiritually, morally and socially. An active faith community invites widespread student participation. In the classroom, study is accompanied by an examination of ethics and values University of San Diego students inquire freely and challenge ideas, exercise moral, spiritual and social judgment, serve others, and contemplate social justice in their lives and in their chosen fields. These students are truly educated. These students achieve excellence.
Students, faculty and staff are active members of the community, volunteering time and expertise, fostering friendships, and working to preserve the region’s unique character. With a population of more than 7,500 students and approximately 2,000 employees, the university impacts the life of the area economically, politically and socially. In turn, the university welcomes the community to participate in campus life, through classes, special events, sports, forums and tours.
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