Clinical Mental Health and Counseling Temporary Pool

Posting Details

Position Information


Position Title
Clinical Mental Health and Counseling Temporary Pool


Posting Number
F097


College/Area
College of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences


Department
Counseling and Educational Leadership


Bargaining Unit
APSCUF


Position Type
Faculty - Temporary Pools


Type of Appointment
Part Time


Complement Type
Temporary


Home Campus
Lock Haven


City
Lock Haven


State
Pennsylvania


Zip Code
17745


FTE%
varies


Work Location
Other


Salary
Per Collective Bargaining Agreement


If Other, please list
Remote


Appointment Start Date
Start dates will vary based on department needs


Benefits


The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:

• Medical and prescription drug benefits.
• Generous retirement plans, two options:
  • Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)
  • State Employees' Retirement System (SERS)
• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.

*Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit. Visit: for additional information regarding benefits.

To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.

Position Description Summary


Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania invites applications for temporary faculty positions (full-time one semester, part-time one semester or part-time academic year) as needs arise in theDepartment of Counseling and Educational Leadership for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program. The 100% Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program enables students to become license-eligible for the counseling profession in many states throughout the program. The program's primary goal is to prepare students to function independently and successfully as a clinical mental health counselor in a variety of professional settings. An overview of the program can be found here:

Based on the specific needs of the department at the time of appointment, a successful applicant must be qualified to teach graduate level courses and/or supervise students in field or internship experiences. An overview of the courses can be found here:

Duties


Candidates will be expected to plan and deliver instruction through multiple modes of instruction including: asynchronous (e.g., Brightspace) and synchronous (e.g., Zoom). In addition to teaching classes, temporary faculty are expected to hold office hours, engage with departmental faculty, attend program and department meetings, complete scholarly activities related to the position, and engage in service activities (e.g., interviewing graduate student applicants).
The location for these temporary positions varies with the expectation of serving a multi-campus University within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

Qualifying Experience and Education (Minimum/Preferred)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate must have experience teaching a minimum of 5 graduate level courses independently through distance education particularly experience with using virtual synchronous classrooms.
• Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at the time of hire.
• Candidate must have a master's degree in counseling and be a Licensed Professional Counselor or a Licensed Mental Health Counselor prior to the start date.
• The successful candidate must be able to communicate well in an interview and/or teaching demonstration.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates with any of the following certifications are preferred: Approved Clinical Supervisor, Board Certified Telemental Health, and/or National Certified Addiction Counselor or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
• Other preferred qualifications include recent scholarly activity and service to the clinical mental health profession and community.

Special Instructions to Applicants


A complete application includes cover letter, resume/CV, unofficial transcripts, contact information for three professional references. Applications must be submitted online by December 15, 2026Questions may be directed to Search & Screen Committee Chair, Dr. Leandrea Romero-Lucero View email address on click.appcast.io

Finalist(s) for these positions must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process including a teaching demonstration as judged by the department faculty.

Supplemental Information


Recommendation for hiring is needed for a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty.

Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding.

Faculty may be assigned to provide instruction through distance education.

Background Clearances


Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment.

Diversity Statement


At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:

• Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.
• Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.
• Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.

Title IX/Clery


The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io ), to coordinate the University's compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University's compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. For information on the University's crime statistics, which is available in a publication called "Annual Security Report", please contact Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg Police at View phone number on click.appcast.io, Commonwealth University - Mansfield Police at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or Commonwealth University - Lock Haven Police at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by accessing the following website: . Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East - Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io; Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io.

About Commonwealth University of PA

The Power of Three Bloomsburg , Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common.

We're Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.

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We're Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.

Anticipated Start Date


as needs arise between now and spring 2028

Anticipated End Date

Posting Detail Information


Open Date mm-dd-yyyy
10/30/2023


Close Date mm-dd-yyyy
10/30/2028


Open Until Filled
No


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