Mathematics and Statistics Temporary Pool

Position Information

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:

*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.

The Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Digital Forensics at Commonwealth University seeks individuals to serve as either full-time or part-time temporary faculty at the Bloomsburg, Clearfield, Lock Haven, or Mansfield campuses. Qualified applicants will be included in a "pool" of individuals which will be used to fill classroom teaching assignments as the need arises.

Teaching introductory Mathematics and Statistics courses such as: Mathematical Thinking, Critical Reasoning, College Algebra, Precalculus, Introduction to Statistics, Mathematics for the Health Sciences, and Finite Mathematics. If full-time, one semester vacancies arise within the department, the normal full-time teaching load is 12 credit hours of instruction per-semester.

An earned Master's degree in Mathematics or Statistics,OR an earned Master's degree in Computer Science with at least 30 credits of graduate level mathematics courses,OR an earned Master's degree in a related field with at least 30 credits of graduate level mathematics courses. The ability to communicate well, a strong commitment to teaching, and demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.

A complete application includes cover letter, resume/CV, unofficial transcripts, contact information for three professional references. Applications must be submitted online by hard deadline 3 years from date of posting. Questions may be directed to the Search & Screen Committee Chair, Dr. Eric Kahn ekahn@commonwealthu.edu.

Finalist(s) for these positions must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process including a teaching demonstration as judged by the department faculty.

Recommendation for hiring is needed from a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty.
Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding.

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.

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:

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. 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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as needs arise between now and spring 2026

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