Assistant/Associate Professor

Position Summary

• Teaches and advises across the traditional undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Embodies values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and affirmation.
• Seeks to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity and respect seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join together to achieve our common mission.

Position Responsibilities

1. Help Dean hire and train adjunct, part-time and full-time faculty.
2. Contribute to all PDE program reviews for certifications and degree programs and completes major review reports for external review bodies.
3. Coordinate student progress toward degree/certification in collaboration with other College faculty and student advisors.
4. Coordinate responses to student issues in collaboration with other College faculty and staff.
5. Speak at Open Houses and participate in other student recruitment activities.
6. Assist with preparation of reports and other documents, including the coordination of student learning goals for the programs.
7. Prepare and/or revise program four-year-plans and post-baccalaureate/graduate programs of study, annually.
8. Ensure curricular and program planning consistency between the traditional and online undergraduate and post-baccalaureate certification programs.
9. Stay abreast of current trends in the field.
10. Contribute to curriculum development needs.
11. Use engaging instructional and training strategies with students.
12. Develop high quality onground, online and flex coursework.
13. Use educational technology in the classroom with expertise.

Qualifications 

1. Doctorate in Education, Instructional I Certification

2. Teaching experience at undergraduate and graduate level

3. Administrative experience

4. Professional experience in the discipline

5. Knowledge of programs, including certification processes in Pennsylvania and/or nationally

6. Effective interpersonal skills

7. Ability to organize

8. Ability to problem solve

9. Assessment skills
 

About Eastern University

Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, Seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a religious commitment compatible with its mission and be willing to support the mission and vision of the university.  The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes encouraged to apply.

Background Checks

Standard University employees are required to complete the background clearance process. Employment is contingent upon the successful results of an employment background screening. The employment background screening may include but is not limited to your consumer credit history (for positions that work with the university finances or alumni funds only), verification of education and professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency, immigration status, performance, references, and other qualities pertinent to your qualifications for the following position.

Youth Clearances are required for positions with direct contact with children and essential personnel positions. Employees working with or around minor age children are required to complete the youth clearance process which includes the following four child protection clearances:

1)      Affidavit;
2)      FBI Criminal Record Check;
3)      Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance and;
4)      Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check. 

In accordance with state laws, Act 73 of 2007, Act 153 of 2014, Act 168 (relating to the Child Protective Services Law), school employees of Eastern University who will have "direct contact with children" must complete the background check process prior to employment.  Results must be submitted within ten days of receipt.

Description Disclaimer

This description is intended to describe the general level and nature of work performed by the person/people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the person/people so assigned.