Posting Number:

F079

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

Anthropology, Sociology, Criminal Justice & Social Work Type of Appointment Part Time Complement Type Temporary City Bloomsburg State Pennsylvania Zip Code 17815 FTE% varies Work Location Home Campus 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://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/healthcare/Pages/Summary-of-Benefits.aspx 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 Anthropology, Criminal Justice, and Sociology Department, Criminal Justice Program. The Criminal Justice program offers both a bachelor's degree and an associate's degree, and has 11 full-time faculty working from three campuses. Duties Based on the specific needs of the department at the time of appointment, a successful applicant must be qualified to teach introductory and/or upper-level courses from at least one of the following subject areas: Law Enforcement, the Courts, or Corrections. Courses currently offered from these areas include Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminology, Police & Society, Corrections, Criminal Justice Statistics, Riots and Disturbances, among others. 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:

A Master's Degree in criminal justice or a closely related field is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

A doctorate in criminal justice or closely related field and college level teaching experience are preferred. A demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations is preferred. Special Instructions to Applicants A complete application includes cover letter, resume/CV, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three professional references. Completed applications must be submitted online within the three years of this advertisement's opening and closing dates of posting. Questions may be directed to Search & Screen Committee Chair, Dr. Chris Podeschi, at cpodesch@commonwealthu.edu. Finalist(s) for these positions must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process and/or teaching demonstration, 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. 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, jraup@commonwealthu.edu or titleixcoord@commonwealthu.edu ), 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:

(215) 656-6010;

Fax:

(215) 656-6020. 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. Open Date mm-dd-yyyy 10/09/2023 Close Date mm-dd-yyyy 10/09/2028

Open Until Filled:

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