BiCEP - Chemistry & Biochemistry - Temporary Pool

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

A complete application includes a cover letter that addresses the qualifications, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and contact information for three professional references. Finalists for positions selected from this pool must communicate well and must successfully complete an interview process and/or teaching demonstration as judged by the department faculty.


Submit all application materials online through the university application portal. Questions may be sent directly to the Department Chair, Dr. Toni Bell ([email protected]) .

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

BiCEP - Chemistry & Biochemistry - Temporary Pool

Posting Number

F111

College/Area

College of Health, Science, and Technology

Department

Physical and Environmental Sciences

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 Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, Engineering, and Physics (BiCEP) is establishing a three-year pool of temporary faculty ending April 30, 2027. Applicants in this pool could be called upon to teach at the undergraduate-level during the academic year, winter session, and/or summer session as needed.

Duties

Applicants will indicate their interest to teach in the following Chemistry Teaching categories: (Please pick at least one area)

A) General Education lectures

B) Lectures for Nursing/Nutrition/Exercise Science majors (Physiological Chemistry – General)

C) Labs for Nursing majors (Physiological Chemistry – General)

D) General Chemistry Lectures for STEM and related majors

E) General Chemistry Labs for STEM and related majors

F) Discipline-specific (200-level and above) Chemistry Lectures and Labs, including in the areas of Inorganic, Organic, Physical, Analytical, and Biochemistry. Other specialty areas may be self-identified by the applicant.


In addition, please indicate the campus or campuses at which you are interested in teaching. Commonwealth University has campuses in Bloomsburg, Clearfield, Lock Haven, and Mansfield.

Qualifying Experience and Education (Minimum/Preferred)

Candidates must have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry Education, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Prior experience teaching chemistry in the indicated categories and a demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations are preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants

A complete application includes a cover letter that addresses the qualifications, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and contact information for three professional references. Finalists for positions selected from this pool must communicate well and must successfully complete an interview process and/or teaching demonstration as judged by the department faculty.


Submit all application materials online through the university application portal. Questions may be sent directly to the Department Chair, Dr. Toni Bell ([email protected]) .

Supplemental Information

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


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, 570-389-4808, [email protected] or [email protected] ), 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: . 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: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.

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Anticipated Start Date

as needs arise between now and spring 2028

Anticipated End Date

Posting Detail Information

Open Date mm-dd-yyyy

10/24/2023

Close Date mm-dd-yyyy

10/24/2028

Open Until Filled

No

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