THE DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AT BOSTON UNIVERSITY seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in American politics. The position is wide open with respect to substantive focus within American Politics — including, for example, American Political Development, race and racism, elections, inequality, environment, social movements, Congress, and education policy. Applicants who engage public policy or policy analysis in their research and teaching may be particularly welcome. The anticipated start day is 1 July 2021. The successful candidate will hold a PhD at the start of the appointment. The holder of this position will teach undergraduates and graduate students.

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Please submit a letter of interest to HTTPS://ACADEMICJOBSONLINE.ORG/AJO/JOBS/17094. The application must also include: a curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, a writing sample, a statement about your capacity to promote diversity, and three references. Completed applications are due on 10 November 2020.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Skills Required Experience

Attendance on the job is essential.

Requires an Associates degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance. 

NCRC Bronze or higher certificate highly preferred. 

Completion of high school diploma or GED required; efficiently read, write, and speak English; can successfully complete simple mathematical functions; can recognize colors and shapes.

Certifications in applicable courses from recognized sources such as Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, FANUC, Siemens, Rexroth, etc.

Completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and maintenance experience such as industrial electrician, etc.

Completion of an applicable vocational technical curriculum such as Industrial Maintenance Technology is preferred.

Associates Degree in a technical field such as mechanical, electrical, or industrial technology is preferred.

Familiarity with PC and PLC based machine control systems, data acquisition, force-distance monitoring systems, robots, machine tool controls desired. Requires knowledge of controls and PLC programming. Allen-Bradley experience required, also Siemens and FANUC are preferred.

Use of spreadsheet software, such as Excel to capture, manipulate, and graphically represent information. Use of other productivity software such as Word and Powerpoint is preferred.

Demonstrates analytical ability necessary to perform calculations, interpret data from sketches, blueprints, and manuals, diagnose problems with equipment and solve problems.

Attendance on the job is essential. Available to work daily overtime, weekends, and holidays when required.

Able to operate powered industrial trucks, platform lifts, and telescoping lifts to complete work

Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.

Must be able to work in a team orientated environment.

Must be able to follow instructions, safety rules and regulations.