Professor - Mechanical Engineering jobs in Modesto, CA

An Associate Specialist position is available at the University of California, Merced in the Mechanical Engineering Department. The Associate Specialist will be working with Dr. Po-Ya Abel Chuang performing the following:

Assist the PI to create and develop novel engineering educational pedagogy, conduct needs assessment, and design innovative curriculum to enhance student engagement and learning effectiveness. Drive training initiatives and identify suitable training solutions and development opportunities in support of positive outcomes for lab members, TA, and other collaborating researchers. Design and conduct research studies (qualitative and quantitative) to collect, analyze and access student learning motivation, results and effectiveness for hybrid or online courses.

Prepare and write research and educational proposals for pedagogical study to attract external funding, present findings in conferences, and publish results in academic journals.

Coordinate and manage funded projects and prepare reports according to project needs.Manage website to attract new talents and funding resources and provide general laboratory support such as group meeting and new laboratory member orientation

The successful candidate should be proficient with Microsoft software and have previous training and established track record in instructional design and website management. The laboratory staff is also expected to assist with managing laboratory equipment, suppliers and safety. This is a two-year contract with appointments being year-to-year based on continuation of funding and satisfactory performance.

Have a master's degree in instructional design or related field, and or five to ten years of prior experience in Instructional design, online learning, pedagogical research, website design, etc. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Candidate should be proficient with Microsoft software . Highly self-motivated individuals who have demonstrated the ability to work independently.

Applicants should obtained an advanced degree in instructional design with strong written and verbal communication skills. Highly self-motivated individuals who have demonstrated the ability to work independently.

Applicants with a doctoral degree in instructional design and experience working with UC Online, highly preferred.

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The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (https://cie.ucmerced.edu/analytics-hub/student-statistics), UC Merced is committed to interdisciplinary excellence in research and teaching as well as to diversity, equity and inclusion. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, UC Merced provides outstanding educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California. The Merced 2020 Project doubled the physical capacity of the campus, and enhanced academic distinction, student success, and research excellence (https://merced2020.ucmerced.edu/).

The University of California, Merced is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy.