Assistant Professor - Physical & Environmental Sciences - AY

The Society for Conservation Biology is seeking an Assistant Professor in Physical & Environmental Sciences for a full-time, temporary position at Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg, PA, starting August 25, 2025. The role involves teaching organic chemistry courses and participating in departmental activities. Candidates should have a Ph.D. or ABD in Chemistry with a focus on Organic Chemistry and relevant teaching experience. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.
Assistant Professor - Physical & Environmental Sciences - AY 25/26

Employer: Commonwealth University
Location: Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, US
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: Apr 2, 2025

Sector: Academic / Research
Field: Conservation science
Discipline: Climate Change
Salary Type: Salary
Employment Type: Full time

Position Information
Position Title: Assistant Professor - Physical & Environmental Sciences - AY 25/26
Posting Number: F198
College/Area: College of Health, Science, and Technology
Department: Physical and Environmental Sciences
Position Type: Faculty
Type of Appointment: Full Time
Complement Type: Temporary
Home Campus: Bloomsburg
FTE: 100%
Work Location: Home Campus
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

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.

Position Description

Summary:

The Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a one-year sabbatical replacement faculty position in organic chemistry at the rank of Instructor, beginning August 25, 2025. The successful candidate will teach organic chemistry lecture and labs, as well as other chemistry courses as needed by the department.

Duties:
• Teach and develop courses/laboratories in organic chemistry.
• Participate in service activities for the program, department, college, university, and the community as available.
• Engage in professional development opportunities, including research, as time and resources are available.

Qualifying Experience and Education (Minimum/Preferred):
Minimum Qualifications:
• Ph.D., or ABD, in Chemistry with expertise in Organic Chemistry.
• Experience teaching organic chemistry lectures and/or labs.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with various student learner populations.

Special Instructions to Applicants: A complete application includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, brief statement of teaching experience and philosophy, and the contact information for 3 references (uploaded as a single file in the Letter of Rec. prompt). Submit application materials here. The position will remain open until filled, but applications should be received by April 25 for full consideration.

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.

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.

Anticipated

Start Date:

August 25, 2025
Anticipated End Date: May 20, 2026
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