Instructor - Middle Level, Secondary and K-12 Education - Temporary Pool

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania - Bloomsburg; Bloomsburg (Columbia County); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Dental and vision

Life insurance

Retirement programs

Job summary

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania invites applications for temporary faculty positions in the Department of K-12, HPE, Middle Level & Secondary Education. The appointments may be full‑time for one semester, part‑time for one semester, or part‑time for an academic year as needs arise.

Qualifications include a Master’s Degree with K‑12 teaching experience; preferred: 2+ years of teaching and/or supervising student teachers.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with K-12 teaching experience related to the discipline or supervision needs.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree with at least two years teaching and/or supervising student teachers.

Responsibilities

• Teach department courses and/or supervise student teachers and field experiences.
• Positions may be located at any campus and may include distance education.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master’s Degree with K-12 teaching experience

Master’s Degree + 2+ years supervising student teachers

Job description

Instructor - Middle Level, Secondary and K-12 Education - Temporary Pool

Position Title: Instructor - Middle Level, Secondary and K-12 Education - Temporary Pool

Posting Number: F171

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

Department: Department of K-12, HPE, Middle Level & Secondary Education

Bargaining Unit: APSCUF

Position Type: Faculty - Temporary Pools

Type of Appointment: Part Time

Complement Type: Temporary

Home Campus: Bloomsburg

City: Bloomsburg

State: Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 17815

FTE%: varies

Work Location: Multi-campus University within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education

Appointment Start Date: Start dates will vary based on department needs.

Salary: Per Collective Bargaining Agreement

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 K‑12, HPE, Middle Level & Secondary Education.

Duties

Based on the specific needs of the department at the time of appointment, a successful applicant must be qualified to either teach department courses and/or supervise student teachers and/or field experiences.

Positions may be located at any of the University’s campuses with an expectation to serve a multi‑campus community.

Faculty may be assigned to provide instruction through distance education.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with experience teaching in K‑12 schools related to the discipline associated with the course instructions or supervision need for the position.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree with at least two years of experience teaching and/or supervising student teachers and/or clinical teaching experiences in the discipline associated with the position.

Application Instructions

A complete application includes a cover letter, resume/CV, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three professional references. Applications must be submitted online by the hard deadline, which is 3 years from date of posting. Questions may be directed to Search & Screen Committee Chair, Dr. Brett Everhart, [e-mail].

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

Background Clearance

Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014‑01‑A: Protection of Minors. Applicants must complete the Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process prior to their start date, and the remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance within the first 90 days of employment.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University prohibits 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 federal, state, and local non‑discrimination and equal opportunity laws.

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.

For more information, please contact the Title IX Coordinator, Jennifer Raup, or email [e-mail] or [e-mail].

Anticipated Start Date

As needs arise between now and spring 2029.