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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education is an endowed Center that forms partnerships with engineering faculty and programs in designing, implementing and evaluating research-based innovations in undergraduate and graduate engineering education. The Leonhard Center also provides workshops and summer academies for faculty on a wide range of topics, from creativity and innovation to engineering communication. In addition, the Leonhard Center initiates and evaluates College-wide projects in support of the College’s strategic goals.

The Leonhard Center is seeking a Post-doctoral Scholar to take a leadership role for several Center projects related to educational innovation, collaborating with faculty to design and evaluate projects in engineering education, evaluating College-level educational initiatives, and supporting faculty development efforts by offering college-wide workshops on evidence-based instructional practices and educational research or coordinating/leading Faculty Learning Communities (FLCs).

The position requires the ability to design and conduct research using qualitative and quantitative methods. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in communication and collaboration. The ability to publish and present the results of the studies at national or international conferences is also important for the position. The minimum requirement for the position is a Ph.D. by the start of the appointment in an appropriate field, such as engineering education, educational psychology, or higher education. Knowledge of current trends in engineering education is desirable.

The Leonhard Center provides a highly creative and exciting environment. The work environment of the center is very positive and encourages a healthy work-life balance. Individuals in the Center have the opportunity to explore research or project areas that are of specific interest to them, provided they fit within the Center’s mission to improve engineering education at Penn State.

This is a term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with good possibility of re-funding. The start date is negotiable but can be as early as November 2024. Applicants should apply online via https://hr.psu.edu/careers/browse-positions. Applications should include a curriculum vita, the names of three professional references, and a cover letter highlighting the candidate's strengths and interest in the position. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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