Instructor- CEL-CMHC - AY 2025/26

Position Information Position TitleInstructor- CEL-CMHC - AY 2025/26Posting NumberF201College/AreaCollege of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social SciencesDepartment Counseling and Educational LeadershipBargaining UnitAPSCUFPosition TypeFacultyType of AppointmentFull TimeComplement TypeTemporaryHome CampusLock HavenCityLock HavenStatePennsylvaniaZip Code17745FTE%100%Work LocationOther Salary Commensurate with experience and qualificationsIf Other, please listRemote 100%Appointment Start DateFall 2025BenefitsThe 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 SummaryCommonwealth University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a full-time, remote, temporary position in its Online Master’s level Clinical Mental Health Counseling program beginning Fall 2025. This position requires development and teaching of online/distance courses. In addition, faculty will be responsible for maintaining scholarly activity and service for the program, university, profession, and community. The 100% CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program enables students to become license-eligible for the counseling profession in many states. The program’s primary goal is to prepare students to function independently and successfully as a clinical mental health counselor in a variety of professional settings. An overview of the program can be found here: https://www.lockhaven.edu/cmhc/Based on the specific needs of the department at the time of appointment, a successful applicant must be qualified to teach graduate level courses and/or supervise students in field or internship experiences. An overview of the courses can be found here: https://www.lockhaven.edu/cmhc/tab-2The location for these temporary positions varies with the expectation of serving a multi-campus University within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.Duties· Develop and teach core graduate courses in the CMHC program, to include online skills courses.· Engage in scholarly and professional activities, along with attending workshops and meetings consistent with professional and scholarly development.· Participate in the admissions process and work cooperatively with the office of admissions to ensure a high-quality student body.· Perform other university and department duties as expected of all faculty, including scholarly activities, serving on committees, attending meetings, and engaging in community service.Qualifying Experience and Education (Minimum/Preferred)Minimum Requirements· Candidate must have a minimum of 1 year of full-time experience teaching graduate courses independently through distance education platforms, particularly experience with using virtual synchronous classrooms.· Candidate must have a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at the time of hire.· Candidate must have a master’s degree in counseling and be a Licensed Professional Counselor or a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in their state prior to the start date.Preferred Qualifications· Candidates with additional certifications are preferred (e.g. Approved Clinical Supervisor, Board Certified Telemental Health, and/or National Certified Addiction Counselor or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor).· Other preferred qualifications include diverse and recent scholarly activity and service to the clinical mental health profession and community.Special Instructions to ApplicantsA complete application includes a cover letter, resume/CV, teaching statement, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three professional references. Applications must be submitted online by April 29, 2025. Questions may be directed to Search & Screen Committee Chair, Dr. Leandrea Romero-Lucero lrr1029commonwealthu.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.The initial one-year appointment may be extended for one (1) additional year for the following academic year 2026-27.The extension will be based upon:o Acceptable performance evidenced by the performance evaluation process during the initial year of the appointment;o Student enrollment;o Availability of funding;o Recommended by the majority of regular full-time department faculty.Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding.Supplemental InformationFinalist(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 ClearancesOffers 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 StatementAt 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/CleryThe 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, jraupcommonwealthu.edu or titleixcoordcommonwealthu.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 PAThe 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 DateFall 2025Anticipated End DateEnd of Spring 2026 Posting Detail Information Open Date mm-dd-yyyy04/04/2025Close Date mm-dd-yyyy04/29/2025Open Until FilledNoQuick Linkhttps://commonwealthu.peopleadmin.com/postings/3849 Salary: . Date posted: 04/05/2025

Location: Lock Haven, PA, US

Posted Date: 5/1/2025