THE DEPARTMENT OF ASTRONOMY at Boston University invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor (VASTP) for the 2021/2022 academic year. The VASTP will teach two introductory astronomy courses in the fall semester and one in the spring semester. The fall courses (AS101: The Solar System and AS102: The Astronomical Universe) are general education introductory courses for undergraduate non-science majors and feature rooftop observing and daytime laboratory components. The spring course will be a repeat offering of AS102. Supporting these courses, the VASTP will supervise multiple teaching fellows and hold regular office hours on campus. The VASTP may also submit funding proposals, apply for observing time to support research and/or teaching on the 1.8m Perkins Telescope Observatory or the 4.3m Lowell Discovery Telescope via proposals to the internal time allocation committee, and is encouraged to engage in the full intellectual life of the Department, including participating in seminars and committees and mentoring research students at all levels.

The Astronomy Department and its affiliated research centers, the Center for Space Physics (CSP; HTTP://WWW.BU.EDU/CSP/) and the Institute for Astrophysical Research (IAR; HTTP://WWW.BU.EDU/IAR/), are committed to valuing the principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity in all academic and research settings at Boston University through building a collegial and supportive community of scholars and students.

A PhD in Astronomy or a closely related field must be completed before the position begins. Applications should be submitted via HTTPS://ACADEMICJOBSONLINE.ORG/AJO/JOBS/18480. Complete applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a brief (1 page) statement of teaching interests and teaching philosophy, and a statement of experience with diversity, inclusion, equity, and outreach (1 page). A brief (1 page) research statement is optional. Candidates should arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be submitted through Academic Jobs Online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Information about the Department of Astronomy can be found at HTTP://WWW.BU.EDU/ASTRONOMY/ and inquiries may be directed to Anne Smartvlasak (asmart@bu.edu), Department of Astronomy. Boston University is 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.

Boston University is committed to building a culturally, racially, and ethnically diverse scholarly community. Applications from women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged. Boston University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Skills Required Experience

DUTIES

ESTIMATED % OF TIME

Designing, developing and management of RailServices Customer Projects in Tender Phase

For example: specify and implement the project, support customer requirements and scope analysis, define project schedules, leading project target definition, support project budgeting (e.g. financial and resource allocation)and realistic cost definitions within tenders, review of cost calculations such as BSC, coordinate different involved units during tender phase, identifying of project risks and chances, development of risk mitigation plans, coordination of technical concept and proposal development with System Coordinators and other stakeholders, support preparation of commercial proposal, support contract negotiations, project status monitoring and updates, maintain project information within various KB systems, support T&C reviews and clause by clause, support contract reviews, coordinate with other projects, support RailServices Sales and Business Development in Project Sales Activities, provide functional or business process leadership

35 %

Designing, developing and management of RailServices Customer Projects in Order Phase

For example: coordinate project kick off/handover, building the project team and starting the project, setup and maintain project plan, coordinate all internally involved stakeholders in the project process (e.g. R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, Controlling, Sales Logistic etc.), define measures to achieve project targets , assign work packages and corresponding project-internal controlling (performance progress, dates, costs, quality), ensure design reviews and internal- and external product- and system design freezes, monitor budgets and take corrective actions if required, contract and claim management, provide functional or business process leadership, monitoring of all commercial aspect (incl. payment tracking), assess and mitigate risks in project execution, change-order or change project management, perform lesson learnt, Project Status Reports, maintain project information within various KB systems, escalation of critical issues to RailServices Management

40%

Designing, developing and management of RailServices Internal Projects

For example: specify and implement the project, support project budgeting (e.g. financial and resource allocation), coordinate project kick off/handover, building the project team and starting the project, setup and maintain project plan, coordinate all internally involved stakeholders in the project process, define measures to achieve project targets, assign work packages and corresponding project-internal controlling (performance progress, dates, costs, quality), ensure design reviews and internal- and external product- and system design freezes, monitor budgets and take corrective actions if required, provide functional or business process leadership, assess and mitigate risks in project execution, Project Status Reports

15%

Project Review and Reporting

For example: Project Status Reports, monthly Top 5 Project Reviews with RailServices Management and Stakeholders, provide project updates for Governance Report, Project Performance Monitoring

7,5%

Support Business Planning

For example: actively support RailServices Management in Business Planning activities including STRAP and MTP/MOP

2,5%

Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules and regulations. Be energy conscious, if applicable.