Job description
Job Number: 1065
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
Join our vibrant community of highly dedicated faculty and staff, who work to create a transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice. The Theology Department invites candidates to apply for a two-year contract as a full-time Affiliate Instructor (start date: August 2026). Eastern University is a nationally recognized Christian university enrolling over 7,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and seminary programs. The university’s principal campus is located in St. Davids, Pennsylvania with some programs also offered online. The university’s core values of faith, reason, and justice are woven into all its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a supportive campus community, and meaningful service-learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative and affordable education.
The Affiliate Instructor of Biblical Studies is a two-year contract in the Department of Theology within the College of Arts and Humanities. We seek a teacher-scholar who is passionate about helping students engage scripture deeply and faithfully, integrating rigorous academic study with a commitment to the Christian faith. The successful candidate’s primary responsibilities will involve teaching traditional (in person) required general education courses (BIBL 100 Introducing Biblical Literature and THEO 110 Christian Spirituality) at the undergraduate level. The successful candidate may also be asked to teach these introductory courses online or in person upper-level seminars in biblical studies based on demand.
Candidates for this position should be enthusiastic supporters of Eastern University’s General Education program and able to deliver biblical and theological studies courses to diverse, undergraduate audiences.
Position Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Teach a full course load (typically 24 credits per academic year) for the Theology Department with BIBL 100 and THEO 110 being the primary teaching assignments as part of the university’s general education program (with sections offered on-ground and online).
- Contribute enthusiastically to the work of the department including student mentoring and recruitment activities.
- Remain competent and conversant with recent pedagogy, including the impact of A.I. on teaching and learning in academic courses.
- Serve as a faculty advisor for assigned students, assisting in mentoring and oversight of advisees’ progression toward degree completion.
- Undertake all service requirements required of an affiliate faculty member. This includes attendance at faculty, departmental, and college meetings and participation in graduation ceremonies.
- Provide support for Eastern University’s commitment to faith, reason, and justice.
Qualifications
- Applicants should possess or be working toward an advanced degree (Masters, Ph.D., or equivalent)
- Applicants should exhibit evidence of outstanding teaching and a passion for undergraduate pedagogy.
- Applicants should demonstrate excellence in teaching diverse student populations across the academic spectrum (both academically gifted and developmental students).
- Applicants should be adept in teaching on-ground and online courses.
- Applicants should possess proficiency (or ability and willingness to acquire proficiency) in online learning tools and software platforms.
- Applicants must be able to sign Eastern University’s doctrinal statement, be an active member of a Christian church, and be pursuing a robust life of faith.
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 Staff 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.
How to apply
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.
Eastern University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. Members of protected class groups are encouraged to apply
