Psychology Temporary Pool

Psychology Temporary Pool

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, gsechris. 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 Title
- Psychology Temporary Pool

Posting Number - F082

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

Department
- Psychology

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

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: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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 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, gsechris. 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.

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…