Psychology Temporary Pool

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania - Bloomsburg; Bloomsburg (Columbia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition benefits for employees and/or/

Paid time off

Dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

Retirement programs

Job summary

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania invites applications for psychology temporary faculty positions across the Department of Psychology. The pool supports full-time one semester, part-time one semester, or part-time academic year needs across multiple campus sites.

Opportunities include teaching Lifespan Development, Psychological Disorders, Child Psychological Disorders, Psychological Assessment, Theories of Counseling, and Helping Skills, with assignments across the Pennsylvania State

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology required.
• Prior teaching of relevant courses preferred.
• PhD in Psychology preferred.
• Experience with online instructional delivery beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Teach Lifespan Development.
• Teach Psychological Disorders.
• Teach Child Psychological Disorders.
• Teach Psychological Assessment.
• Teach Theories of Counseling.
• Teach Helping Skills.

Skills

Masters in Psychology

Teaching experience

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology

PhD in Psychology

Tools

Online instructional delivery

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

A complete application includes cover letter, resume/CV, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three professional references.

Questions may be directed to Dr. Gretchen Sechrist, Chair of Psychology, [e-mail].

Finalist(s) for these positions must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process (and/or teaching demonstration, research presentation as appropriate to department) as judged by the department faculty.

Position Information

Position Title: Psychology Temporary Pool

Posting Number: F082

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

Bargaining Unit: APSCUF

Position Type: Faculty - Temporary Pools

Type of Appointment: Part Time

Complement Type: Temporary

Home Campus: Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania 17815

FTE: varies

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

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.

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 Psychology.

Duties

Based on the specific needs of the department at the time of appointment, a successful applicant must be qualified to teach courses such as Lifespan Development, Psychological Disorders, Child Psychological Disorders, Psychological Assessment, Theories of Counseling, and Helping Skills.

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 REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in Psychology
• Prior teaching of relevant courses

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in Psychology
• Experience with online instructional delivery

Special Instructions to Applicants

A complete application includes cover letter, resume/CV, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three professional references.

Questions may be directed to Dr. Gretchen Sechrist, Chair of Psychology, [e-mail].

Finalist(s) for these positions must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process (and/or teaching demonstration, research presentation as appropriate to department) 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.

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].

Anticipated Start Date

As needs arise between now and spring 2028