Academic Enrichment Temporary Pool

Bloomsburg University’s Department of Academic Enrichment seeks applicants for temporary faculty positions (full-time one semester or part-time one semester) in the following areas:
1) reading,
2) writing,
3) mindfulness practice,
4) student success courses, and
5) advisement.

A successful applicant must possess the following minimum requirements in a subject area to be considered qualified for it:
Reading: Master's degree in reading, reading education, literacy, or related area and at least three years’ experience teaching reading. (Applicant must have a concentration in reading or literacy.)
Writing: Master’s degree in English, English education, or related area and at least three years’ experience teaching writing or equivalent course.
Mindfulness and Mindset Theory: Master’s degree in any discipline will be considered. Master’s degree in educational psychology or human development preferred. Experience in mindfulness practice required. Three years’ teaching experience in a relevant area required.
Student Success Courses: Master’s degree in reading, English, education, psychology, or related area. Experience working with students transitioning to college and/or facing academic jeopardy required. Three years’ teaching experience in a relevant area required.
Advisement: Master’s degree in any discipline will be considered. Three years’ experience in student program planning and student advising required.
All applicants must demonstrate evidence of the ability to work with and relate to individuals of varying backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. In your cover letter, clearly indicate the subject area for which you are applying (reading, writing, etc.) and address any relevant experience in the following preferred qualification areas:
o Working with college students;
o Knowledge of potential challenges experienced by at-promise, underprepared, underrepresented, and undeclared students;
o Working with diverse populations;
o Scholarship: publications, presentations and other professional development;
o Fluency in informational and technological literacy.

A complete application includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and names of three professional references with contact information. Submit application materials online by way of the "Apply" button at the top right corner of this announcement. The application deadline for this pool is April 30, 2024. Questions may be directed to the Search & Screen Committee Co-Chairs, Mr. John Barrett and Dr. Rebecca Willoughby, at [email protected] and [email protected] .
Recommendation for hiring is needed from a majority of regular full-time department faculty. Finalists for these positions must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process and/or teaching demonstration, as judged by the department faculty. Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, and criminal background.
Selected candidates should expect mandatory department trainings and/or workshop participation during the course of employment.
Completing these searches is contingent upon available funding.
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 Bloomsburg University Police Department to coordinate the University’s compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements.   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.