• Job Description

  Req#: 5299283
  Location : Remote
  Job Type: Faculty Full-Time
  Job Number: 1091
  Department: AA Liberal Arts - (College of Arts & Humanities)
  Opening Date: 04/07/2026
  
  Join our vibrant community of dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice.
  
  Eastern University is a nationally-recognized Christian university enrolling approximately 9,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and seminary programs. The university's main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs also offered online. Eastern's core values of Faith, Reason, and Justice are woven into all of its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a vibrant campus community, and meaningful service learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative, accessible, and affordable education.
  Position Description
  
  The Liberal Arts Program under The College of Arts and Humanities at Eastern University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, remote Program Director at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July/August 2026. We seek an educator and administrator who is eager to join a forward-thinking, vibrant academic community dedicated to Eastern University's mission of faith, reason, and justice.
  
  Candidates will be responsible for contributing to Eastern's rapidly growing online programs and be a champion for online innovation in the College of Arts and Humanities. As Program Director, the successful candidate will work closely with the Dean of CAH on strategic planning for program development in the department. Special consideration will be given to those with prior experience with online teaching and program coordination. Additional faculty responsibilities include scholarship, advising students, program administration, committee service, and college/university activities.
  
  The Assistant Professor and Program Director of the Digital Humanities is a full-time, tenure-track, remote faculty position within the College of Arts and Humanities. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and advising while overseeing the management (recruitment, hiring, scheduling, mentoring, evaluation, etc.) of faculty teaching in the newly created M.A. in Artificial Intelligence Innovation program and related programs within CAH. As a faculty member, the successful candidate's primary responsibilities will involve teaching core courses (online) such as Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, AI for Everyday Innovation, AI for Teaching and Learning, Multimedia Production: AI and the Creative Process, Media Literacy in the AI Era and/or AI in Innovation Capstone course, in addition to administrative duties in the management of the program. The faculty member will also have the ability to create new courses based upon expertise.
  Position Responsibilities
  
  Administrative:
  
  • Curriculum development, revision, and assessment.
  • Recruitment, hiring, and management of faculty and staff.
  • Faculty development and mentoring.
  • Graduate student oversight and advising.
  • Recruitment and admission of students.
  • Strategic Planning.
  • Commitment to and support of the Christian beliefs, values, and objectives of the University as embodied in its Doctrinal, Mission, and Goal Statements.
  Teaching:
  
  • Holds faculty status within the College of Arts and Humanities.
  • The faculty member will teach 18 credits per year (with opportunities for summer teaching), primarily at the graduate and undergraduate level with some teaching duties in Eastern's general education online program at the undergraduate level in the candidate's area of expertise.
  • Fulfill the expectations for faculty scholarship and creative/professional endeavors as required for a full-time faculty member.
  • Undertake all service requirements, including university committees, assignments, and functions required of a full-time faculty member-including the participation in academic department, college, and university meetings.
  
  Qualifications
  
  Applicants must:
  
  • hold an advanced degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D. preferred; M.A. or M.S. with considerable teaching and or professional experience will be considered). A Ph.D. in a humanities discipline such as Communication Studies, English/Rhetoric, Graphic or Visual Arts, Media Studies or a closely related area is preferred. A Master's degree and significant industry or teaching experience will also be considered.
  • have demonstrated experience in machine learning, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, or related fields.
  • exhibit evidence of outstanding teaching, scholarly, and professional excellence, and a passion for digital pedagogy.
  • be adept in creating and teaching online courses at the graduate and undergraduate level.
  • demonstrate proficiency in online learning tools and software platforms.
  • have experience in coordinating/managing a program.
  • be able to sign Eastern University's doctrinal statement.
  
  
  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 Christian 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.
  
  For all positions: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
  
  Statement of Non-Discrimination
  
  Eastern University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity as defined under federal and state law, and does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, color, creed, disability, national/ethnic origin, age, disabled veteran/Vietnam-era, Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), or veteran status in its admission policy, program, or activities, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University-administered programs, or employment practices and programs.
  We offer a complete benefits package to full-time faculty and staff including healthcare coverage, retirement plan contributions, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, tuition remission and tuition exchange participation as well as an extensive holiday, summer hours and paid time off leave schedule.
  
  Part-time Regular staff who are scheduled 30-36 hours per week over the course of a year, receive a full benefit package based on their part-time scheduled hours. Healthcare coverage is based on the ACA medical coverage guidelines. Affiliate faculty receive a benefit package as outlined with their covenant. Adjunct faculty may be eligible for medical coverage under the ACA after an annual one year lookback review.
  
  Part-time staff who are scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week schedule are eligible for employer contribution towards the retirement plan after one year of employment. Eligibility rules apply. Adjunct faculty may make employee deferral contributions towards the retirement plan.
  
  Part-Time Graduate Assistant Coaches are eligible for participation in the Tuition Remission Coaches Program.
  
  Temporary, Contractors and Seasonal Employees: Individuals in this status are scheduled on an as-needed-basis and are not eligible for participation in the University's benefits programs.
  
  Detailed information regarding our benefits program and eligibility is provided once hired or you can contact Human Resources with any questions.

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