Assistant Professor in Philosophy and Religious Studies
Lackawanna College
2022 to Present
Tenured as of July 1, 2023. Teach and develop on-ground, online, and hybrid courses in philosophy, religious studies, and communications. Instruct traditional college students, adult learners, and dual-enrollment high school students. Serve on academic affairs, scholarship, award, and hiring committees. Advise and mentor students.
Instructor in Philosophy and Religious Studies
Lackawanna College
2016 to 2022
Taught and developed classroom and online courses in philosophy, religious studies, and communications. Served as academic advisor and sit on technology committee. Served on faculty hiring committees for Human Services and Humanities divisions and Associate Dean position.
Substitute K-12 Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing
2016 to 2018.
Taught Language Arts, Literature, Grammar, and Social Studies while providing classroom continuity to students in grades K through 12 in school districts in northeastern Pennsylvania.
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) Teacher and Retreat Leader
SS. Anthony & Rocco Parish
2011 to 2017.
Taught seventh- and eighth-grade confirmation class. Led Confirmation and First Holy Communion retreats.
Adjunct Instructor of Communications and English
Keystone College
2006 to 2010.
Taught courses in communications and English. Advised and mentored students.
Faculty Stage Manager
Valley View School District
1999 to 2009.
Taught high school students how to design and execute lighting and sound for live musical stage productions. Directed all technical aspects of annual musical.
Technical Director
Bishop Hoban High School
2003 to 2005.
Taught high school students how to design and execute lighting and sound for live musical stage productions. Directed all technical aspects of annual musical.
This Guy can make knitting interesting.
–Philosophy Student, Lackawanna College
Mr. Baldino is a goddamned delight!
— Philosophy Student, Lackawanna College
Thank you for your outstanding service to the students of Abington Heights School District. Thank you for your dedication!
— Kelly Educational Staffing (Formal Recognition of Achievement)
Mr. Baldino is my favorite sub!
— Fifth-Grade Student, Abington Heights Middle School
Mr. Baldino is awesome!
— Seventh-Grade Student, SS. Anthony & Rocco Parish
Mr. Baldino is the best sub we’ve ever had!
— Fourth-Grade Student, Mehoopany Elementary School
John’s class was one of the most memorable, fun, and fruitful classes during my time at Keystone College!
— April Guse, Keystone College Graduate
I continue to apply skills from John Baldino’s class, and would highly recommend him.
— Sabrina Abbott, Keystone College Graduate
I have no doubt students would benefit greatly from any Communication courses with John. If I ever return to continue my education I’d be certain to find a course by John.
— Melinda Bennett, Keystone College Graduate
Mr. Baldino relates well to students on the junior high school and adult levels. I have always been impressed with the way he approaches any age level he teaches. I constantly hear feedback from students and parents about how effective Mr. Baldino’s teaching style is – not only in the classroom, but in the retreat setting as well.
— Sr. Donna Cerminaro, MPF, Director of Religious Education, SS. Anthony & Rocco Parish
John Baldino, OFS, MALS 