English Temporary Pool

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania - Bloomsburg; Bloomsburg (Columbia County); On-site; USD 82,656 - 96,432; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Dental & vision benefits

Life insurance

Retirement programs

Job summary

Commonwealth University’s Department of English seeks qualified candidates for temporary faculty positions (one semester or part-time academic year) as needs arise. Needs may include college composition, developmental writing, linguistics, literature, and professional writing courses.

Duties include teaching online; applicants with a background in those areas should forward those credentials. The pool lasts until 2026; modality and campus location preferences will be considered.

Qualifications

• Minimum MA/MS/MFA in English or a closely related field and recent college teaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations.
• Experience with online teaching or online course delivery is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Past experience with online teaching and willingness to teach online.
• Candidates’ modality and location preferences will be taken into account when offering sections.
• Finalists must communicate well and complete an interview process established by the department.

Skills

Online teaching

Education

MA/MS/MFA in English or related field

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title English Temporary Pool

Posting Number

Posting Number F081

College/Area

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

Department

Department Languages, Literatures, and Writing

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit APSCUF

Position Type

Position Type Faculty - Temporary Pools

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Part Time

Complement Type

Complement Type Temporary

Home Campus

City

City Bloomsburg

State

State Pennsylvania

Zip Code 17815

FTE%

FTE% varies

Work Location

Work Location Home Campus

Salary Per Collective Bargaining Agreement

If Other, please list

Appointment Start Date

Appointment Start Date Start dates will vary based on department needs

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.
• 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.

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’s Department of English seeks qualified candidates for temporary faculty positions (one semester or part-time academic year) as needs arise. Needs may include college composition, developmental writing, linguistics, literature, and professional writing courses. Applicants with a background in those areas should also forward those credentials.

Duties

Past experience with online teaching and willingness to teach online are required.
Commonwealth University has campuses in Bloomsburg, Clearfield, Lock Haven, and Mansfield PA. Candidates’ modality and location preferences will be taken into account when offering sections. This hiring pool lasts until 2026 and you may be contacted at any point until the pool expires.
Finalist(s) for these positions must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process as judged by the department faculty.

Qualifying Experience and Education (Minimum/Preferred)

Required: Minimum degree MA/MS/ MFA in English or a closely related field and recent college teaching experience and demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.

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.

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 , 570-389-4808, [e-mail] or [e-mail] ), 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 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University – Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University – Lock Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website: https://www.commonwealthu.edu/offices-directory/university-police/annual-security-report . 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: [phone]; Fax: [phone].

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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest degree you have attained?
  • High School
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • ABD
  • Doctorate Degree
• * Can you perform the essential duties of this position with or without accommodations?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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