"Adjunct Faculty, Prison Education Program"

Job Details

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

Eastern University, a university of the liberal arts, sciences and professional studies located in St. Davids, Pennsylvania invites applications to teach in the Associate of Arts Prison Education Program.

The Prison Education Program offers courses at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Chester in Chester, PA. The AA Curriculum provides a broad background in general education and incorporates the University's mission specific General Education distinctive courses. The courses provide content which is informed by the Christian faith.

We are currently looking for adjunct faculty to teach in the following disciplines: Math, Biology, College Writing, Bible, Theology, History, and the Arts.

Qualifications

Applicants should possess a PhD or terminal degree in a relevant discipline, and have several years of experience teaching at the college level. Those with a Master’s degree will be considered. Prior experience teaching in a prison context is beneficial. Training and orientation are provided by the Prison Education Program.

Supplemental Information

Please submit a cover letter to include a statement of one’s faith, curriculum vitae, unofficial copies of graduate transcripts, and three professional letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

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.