What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counseling Center (Department of Student Success) Temporary Pool position at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Counseling Center (Department of Student Success) Temporary Pool
Posting Number
F033
College / Area
Student Success and Campus Life - Student Success
Department
Counseling Services
Bargaining Unit
APSCUF
Position Type
Faculty - Temporary Pools
Type of Appointment
Part Time
Complement Type
Temporary
Home Campus
City
State
Zip Code
FTE%
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)
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 Counseling Center with the Department of Student Success.
The Counselor will serve as part of a multidisciplinary team in providing short term, outpatient mental health treatment to enrolled students in addition to consultation, prevention services, and outreach programming on campus. The Counselor will also participate in service and scholarship. The Counselor may also be involved in training and supervision of Practicum Students and Interns in an accredited master's level program. Potential exists to serve in a coordinator role based on interests, areas of expertise, and needs of Counseling Services (i.e., Clinical Coordinator, Outreach Coordinator, Athletics Liaison). Occasional evening hours may be required.
The location for these temporary positions is Lock Haven with the expectation of serving a multi-campus University within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
Duties
conducting intake, triage, and crisis appointments;
On each of the three primary campuses comprising Commonwealth University of PA, Counseling Services is the sole mental health unit on campus with the responsibility of providing a range of mental health services to students and related support to the campus community. Our mission is to provide accessible, equitable, inclusive short-term mental health counseling services to the Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield student communities. Counseling Services strives to assist students in developing insight, personal growth, and resilience, through the exploration of barriers to personal and / or academic progress, development of psychological skills, and provision of psychoeducation, so that students can better achieve their personal, academic, and career goals. Counseling Services provides support to students experiencing normal developmental issues associated with the transition from adolescence to early adulthood, provides support for emerging, acute, and chronic clinical concerns, and responds to individual student and campus-wide immediate crises. Through our training program, we are actively committed to supporting the growth of excellent future clinicians interested in working with college student populations. Counseling Services is committed to diversity in its broadest form and serves as an advocate for social justice in the university community and beyond.
Qualifying Experience and Education (Minimum / Preferred)
Minimum Requirements
Preferred Qualifications :
expertise in working with young adults who identify as sexual / gender minorities and / or with students with intersectional identities
Special Instructions to Applicants
A complete application includes a cover letter, resume / CV, unofficial transcripts, contact information for three professional references, and copy of Pennsylvania License. Applications must be received by July 10, 2026 Questions may be directed to Interim Director of Counseling Services & Department Chair jmeisner@commonwealthu.edu.
Supplemental Information
Finalist(s) for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process. 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.
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 :
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. 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.
Anticipated Start Date
as needs arise between now and spring 2028
Anticipated End Date
Posting Detail Information
Open Date mm-dd-yyyy
07 / 12 / 2023
Close Date mm-dd-yyyy
07 / 13 / 2028
Open Until Filled
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