EMLT Adjunct Pool Location Kutztown, PA Job Type Temporary Part Time Job Number AY 25 EMLT Adjunct Pool Division Academic Affairs Department Elementary, Middle Level, Library & Technology Education Opening Date 06/05/2025 Closing Date Continuous Classification Temporary Description Benefits Job Summary Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 7,500 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in a charming rural setting in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the University is just a 20-minute drive from the metropolitan areas of Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and about an hour from the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The University seeks to hire employees with experience working with diverse populations.The Department of Elementary, Middle Level, Library and Learning Technologies at Kutztown University invites applicants for our temporary adjunct pool in teacher education for the following areas: PreK-4 methods courses in science, math, social studies, and literacy. Middle level (grades 4-8) methods courses in literacy. Student teaching field supervision in both areas. Undergraduate or graduate course offerings could be day or evening. We are seeking colleagues who have a passion for preparing the next generation of teachers. Minimum Qualifications A masters degree in the field of education, with at least 5 years experience teaching in K-8, is required.Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be certified to be placed in our part-time adjunct faculty pool and will remain in the pool while the pool is active. As need arises, applicants in the pool will be considered and contacted for an on-campus interview. During the on-campus interview, a successful interview and demonstration of abilities are required to be selected. Preferred Qualifications Doctorate and at least one year of college-level teaching experience or equivalent, experience working with diverse learners is preferred. ESL Endorsement, Special Education Certification, Instructional Coaching Endorsement, and/or interests in teacher inquiry or action research are encouraged. Supplemental Information As part of the application, candidates must submit the following material to NEOED: a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts must be supplied by the time of the virtual interview), and contact information for three professional references. For any questions or concerns, please contact Dr. Catherine McGeehan, Coordinator & Adjunct Pool Search Committee Chair (mcgeehan@kutztown.edu). Only complete applications will be considered (as all previously listed documents have been received).Successful interviews, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions. The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.Non-Discrimination StatementKutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at pena@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University's Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 02A, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu, or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at OCR@ed.gov. Kutztown University's Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html.Notice of availability of the Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety ReportThe Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for Kutztown University, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing the KU Clery Compliance Coordinator at clery@kutztown.edu. To be eligible for coverage under the State System health plan, 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. The link for the benefits for this group is: https://passhe.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefit-summaries/sshe-summary.pdfMedical/Prescription Drug PPO health plan offered to employees, which includes prescription drug and hearing coverage.Healthy U Wellness Program Voluntary program designed to provide employees with tools and resources to assist in improving and maintaining good health. Participants are rewarded with reduced health care premiums.Dental and Vision Coverage Offered at no additional cost to employees.State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) A confidential program which provides a wide range of no-cost services to address a broad range of problems, including counseling, legal, and financial services.Group Life Insurance Employer paid term life provided for permanent employees based on onetime salary up to a maximum of $50,000.Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD) Income protection equal to 60% of gross annual base salary to a maximum of $5,000 monthly benefit with an option for a 90-day or 180-day benefit elimination period.Voluntary Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance (VGLIP/AD&D) Additional life insurance coverage and personal accident insurance to help protect against losses due to accidents or death. Maximum employee coverage is five times the annual salary up to $500,000.Group Retirement Plans Employees can choose one of the mandatory retirement plan options - a 401(a), with a 5% employee contribution and a 9.29% employer contribution or the State Employees' Retirement Plan (SERS) pension/investment plan with various enrollment options.Voluntary Retirement Plans All employees are eligible to participate in our 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity and/ or 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.Flexible Spending Accounts Income withheld before taxes for eventual reimbursement of certain medical and dependent care expenses.Tuition Waiver benefits vary by employee group. Employer Kutztown University PASSHE (PA) Address PO Box 730 Kutztown, Pennsylvania, 19530 Phone 610 683 1353 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/kutztownedu/default.cfm