• Job Description

  Req#: 4984475
  Location : Remote
  Job Type: Faculty Full-Time
  Job Number: 1015
  Department: Mathematics - (College of Health & Sciences)
  Opening Date: 06/24/2025
  
  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 7,000 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 School of Mathematics and Computational Sciences at Eastern University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning January or August 2026. We seek an educator who is eager to join a forward-thinking, mission-driven academic community dedicated to faith, reason, and justice.
  Candidates should hold a PhD in data science, artificial intelligence, computer science, or closely related area. Those with a Master's degree and significant industry or teaching experience will also be considered. Faculty will teach in 24-30 credits per year, in both undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in machine learning, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, or related fields.
  Candidates will be responsible for contributing to Eastern's rapidly growing online graduate programs in data science and applied artificial intelligence. Faculty are expected to engage in course development, teaching, and revision. Special consideration will be given to those with prior teaching experience, particularly with success in hybrid or online teaching. Additional faculty responsibilities include scholarship, advising students, program administration, committee service and departmental and university activities.
  Eastern University is a Christian institution committed to the integration of faith in our curricula. Candidates should be committed to the mission of the university and prepared to support the holistic development of students, intellectually, professionally, and spiritually.
  Position Responsibilities
  
  
  • Faculty responsibilities include 24-30 credit course load per year in Computer Science, Mathematics and Data Science classes at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Additional faculty responsibilities include scholarship, advising students, program administration, committee service and departmental and university activities.
  • Embody values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and affirmation.
  • Seek 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.
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  • PhD or MS in data science, artificial intelligence, computer science, or closely related area.
  • Excellence in teaching and mentoring students.
  • Demonstrated experience in machine learning, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, or related fields.
  
  
  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.
  
  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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