College Student Affairs Temporary Pool

Posting Details

Position Information


Position Title
College Student Affairs Temporary Pool


Posting Number
F102


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

City
Bloomsburg


State
Pennsylvania


Zip Code
17815


FTE%
varies


Work Location
Home Campus


Salary
Per Collective Bargaining Agreement


If Other, please list

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 the Department of Counseling and Educational Leadership for the College Student Affairs Program.

The College Student Affairs program trains future higher education professionals who can help college students navigate the challenges of higher education and promote their successful degree completion.

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. Courses may include College Student Affairs-specific courses, Intro to Educational Leadership, Organizational Behavior and Program Development, and/or Educational Research and Writing.

For a list of possible courses see:

The location for these temporary positions varies with the expectation of serving a multi-campus University within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

Duties


Candidates will be expected to plan and deliver instruction through multiple modes of instruction including: face to face, asynchronous, synchronous, distance education, or multi-modal/dual-location teaching. In addition to teaching classes, temporary faculty are expected to hold office hours, engage with departmental faculty, attend department meetings, complete scholarly activities related to the position, and engage in service activities

Qualifying Experience and Education (Minimum/Preferred)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education requirement Masters Degree in Educational Leadership, Higher Education, College Student Affairs or related field.
• Five years of full-time, post-Master's experience working in the College Student Affairs profession

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate in Higher Education, College Student Affairs, or related discipline
• Eight years of full-time, post-Master's experience working in the College Student Affairs profession
• Two years of full-time prior experience teaching graduate courses in the College Student Affairs and/or Higher Education disciplines
• Experience using synchronous and asynchronous teaching technology (e.g., course management system, Zoom, video and audio recording programs)

Special Instructions to Applicants


A complete application includes cover letter discussing experiences and qualifications for the specified position, resume/CV, unofficial transcripts, contact information for three professional references.Applications must be submitted online by December 15, 2026. Questions may be directed to Search & Screen Committee Chair, Dr. Thomas J. Starmack 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.

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

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

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.

We're Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.

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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