1. Different Types of Schools
John Bokor, UC Berkeley
Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego
Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University
Miguel Velez-Reyes, University of Texas, El Paso
30 min talk with 25 min for questions
-Few women in engineering
-women are successful
-recruitment not retention is issue
-variation by type of engineering (do they care?)
iREDEFINE 2018

2. USD ELEC 301 Dr. S. M. Lord HO7 Part 2
Dr. Susan Lord
B.S. Electrical Engineering (EE) & Materials Science, Cornell University
M.S. and Ph.D. EE, Stanford University
Assistant Professor of EE, Bucknell University
Professor & Chair of EE now Ge, University of San Diego
Research in Engineering Education
Fellow, IEEE and ASEE
Fall 2005

3. Engineering Schools without PhD
Bucknell
USD
Harvey-Mudd
Rose-Hulman
Cal Poly
West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy
Rowan
San Jose State and CSU system
And many more…

4. Strengths & Challenges
Great opportunity for impact
Teaching is valued
Small classes
Expectation to be “intellectually active” (maybe not $)
Difficult transition from R1 PhD program
Reputation
Resources for research
No Grad students to help
Likely to be only one in your research area
Need to develop collaborations!
Heavy teaching load (3 courses per semester)

5. Applying for a job at a School without a PhD program
Don’t say “I just want to teach not do any research”
Do spend comparable effort on teaching and research statements
For research statement, consider what is realistic without PhD students and could involve undergraduate students

6. Teaching Statement
Be honest and thoughtful. Don’t copy from internet or someone else.
Highlight your goals and beliefs as well as experiences with teaching as a TA, grader etc.
Identify a few required courses that you would like to teach e.g. circuits, electronics, controls…
Describe an elective that you would like to develop based on your research area

7. Diversity Statement
Some schools ask for a diversity statement or demonstration of your experience with and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Highlight your experiences mentoring students particularly those from underrepresented groups.
Include your own relevant experiences.
EE lags behind most other engineering fields in representation of women and Black, Latino, and Native American students and faculty. We need you!!

8. Do your homework
Not all schools are Research 1 “R1” with Masters and PhD programs
Carefully review job ad
Spend time on university & department’s websites, look at mission
Value “academic excellence” “I am academically excellent”
Does school have a special focus?
Hispanic Serving (HIS), Historically Black (HBCU)
Religious Affiliation, Military

9. Preparing Questions
For phone/skype interview, prepare at least 2 questions. More for on-campus interview.
Some good topics include
Mentoring programs for new faculty
Teaching load per semester, typical class size
Importance of seeking external funding and what sources have been successful (NSF, companies etc.)
Start up packages
Could I speak with a faculty member who is _______?
Start up packages: $, equipment, summer salary, student support for research or grading
Spend some time on the website!

10. On Campus Interview Long day talking to many people
Presentation on your research “job talk”
Make purpose of your work clear to nonexperts (undergraduate students)
Might also be asked to do a “teaching demo” or “simulated class”
Ask for a specific topic if not given one
Include some learning objectives
Consider including active learning if comfortable
Maybe ask for a section of a textbook

11. Maybe not..
At school with teaching focus, don’t ask about buying out of teaching as first question.
If you are asked about items that are illegal (plans to have children, marital status etc.), consider deflecting e.g. “I’m not comfortable discussing personal issues during this interview. I am interested in learning more about _______ in this department.”

12. Valuable Advice Good luck! slord@sandiego.edu Words of wisdom
Before you leave your current institution, meet with faculty who teach courses you might teach.
Ask for whatever they will share
Words of wisdom
Syllabi, homework assignments, lecture notes, exams
Good luck!
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Dr. Valerie Taylor, Texas A&M
Argonne National Labs