BOSTON UNIVERSITY’S CORE CURRICULUM PROGRAM in the College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in the Core Natural Sciences, beginning July 1, 2021. This is a full-time teaching faculty position and is a non-research, non-tenure track appointment. The CAS Core Curriculum is an academically integrated program that includes courses in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. As a learning community, we believe that the cultural and social diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is vitally important to the distinction and excellence of the program. We seek faculty who demonstrate a broad knowledge of the physical and life sciences and who have an interest in developing pedagogies that encourage students from all disciplines to engage with the sciences. We are especially interested in candidates with a background in physics.
Duties include collaborating with other faculty to maintain and deliver two team-taught courses, working with the senior laboratory coordinator, leading weekly discussion and laboratory sections, delivering lectures in areas of specialization, and helping to work collaboratively on new curricula. Courses are at the freshman and sophomore level and cover both the physical and life sciences. Initial appointment is for two years, with possibility of renewal. Lecturers must have a PhD in or related to the physical or life sciences, established teaching skills, ability to work well in a collaborative environment, and a strong interest in teaching within a general education curriculum. This is a nine-month faculty position with salary payments spread over twelve months. We also provide support for conferences that encourage pedagogical development.
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Please send cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests and qualifications, and please also arrange for at least three letters of reference to be sent. Application materials should be uploaded files through Academic Jobs Online at HTTPS://ACADEMICJOBSONLINE.ORG/AJO/JOBS/18031
Application deadline for all materials is March 31, 2021. Questions about the position can be addressed to Core’s Program Administrator, Rose Grenier (rgrenier@bu.edu).
People from traditionally underrepresented groups in the sciences are especially encouraged to apply. 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
Requires a Bachelor degree in engineering or similar field.
Requires at least five years of experience working in Logistics in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques with emphasis on Standardized Work, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and JIT principles is required.
Green or Black Belt Certification preferred.
Must have the ability to multitask.
Demonstrated ability to maintain courteous, cooperative relations when interacting with other personnel and the public.
Demonstrated analytical ability necessary to perform calculations, interpret data, diagnose problems with equipment, and solve problems is required.
Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills are required – English and Spanish
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required. Prior experience using SAP is preferred.
Demonstrated experience in motivating and leading people, driving a positive work environment.
Must be able to follow instructions, safety rules and regulations.