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Environmental, Geographical and Geological Sciences Temporary Pool

Bloomsburg, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Mar 2026

About the role

Position Information

Position Title Environmental, Geographical and Geological Sciences Temporary Pool Posting Number F076 College/Area College of Health, Science, and Technology Department Physical and Environmental Sciences Bargaining Unit APSCUF Position Type Faculty - Temporary Pools Type of Appointment Part Time Complement Type Temporary Home Campus Bloomsburg City Bloomsburg State Pennsylvania Zip Code 17815 FTE% varies 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)
- 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 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 Department of Environmental Geographical and Geological Sciences (EGGS).

A hidden gem in Pennsylvania, our interdisciplinary program is both broad and sufficiently in-depth to prepare environmental scientists, watershed specialists, geologists, hydrologists, geographic information systems specialists, soil scientists, conservation officials, fish and game officers, and emergency managers for rewarding careers right out of school or to be competitive for graduate school.
Visit:https://www.bloomu.edu/offices-directory/environmental-geographical-and-geological-sciences

Duties

Based on the specific needs of the department at the time of appointment, a successful applicant must be qualified to teach introductory and/or upper-level courses in Soil Science.

Applicants would be expected to teach at least one section of an existing Soil Science course in the Environmental, Geographical, and Geological Sciences curriculum. They would be responsible for teaching the content material, grading, holding office hours, and submitting final grades for the semester.

Course(s) may include:

EGGS 213 Fundamentals of Soil Science

EGGS 313 Soil Morphology Practicum (Soil Judging)

EGGS 413 Soil Morphology, Genesis, and Classification

EGGS 414 Soil Biology, Chemistry, and Fertility

EGGS 415 Hydric Soils and Wetland Delineation

EGGS 416 Applied Soil Science and Land Use

For a list of possible courses see https://www.bloomu.edu/academics/programs/soil-science-minor

The location for these temporary positions is the Bloomsburg campus with the expectation of serving a multi-campus University within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

Qualifying Experience and Education (Minimum/Preferred)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

MS with at least 4 years of professional experience in the field
Degree in Soil Science or demonstrably related field
Academic specialization, prior teaching experience, and/or prior professional experie