"Lecturer English"

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

Position Summary

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 English Department invites candidates to apply for its Lecturer of English tenure-track position (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.

Position Description

The Lecturer of English is a full-time faculty position within the College of Arts and Humanities. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and advising while maintaining academic competence as an instructor of writing. As a faculty member, the successful candidate’s primary responsibilities will involve teaching traditional (in person) writing courses (ENGL 102 and 100) with opportunities for online teaching in the summer based upon need. This position also includes overseeing the management (recruitment, hiring, scheduling, mentoring, evaluating, etc.) of the writing adjuncts. Thus, the faculty member will have a background in writing pedagogy, including experience with developmental writers. Candidates for this position should be enthusiastic supporters of Eastern University’s General Education program and how writing supports the success of students across the university.

Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• teach a course load (typically 24 credits) for the English Department with ENGL 102 and ENGL 100 being the primary teaching assignments as part of the university’s general education program (on-ground).
• oversee the management (recruitment, hiring, scheduling, mentoring, evaluating, etc.) of the writing adjuncts.
• remain competent and conversant with writing pedagogy, including how the impact of A.I. on the teaching and learning of writing courses.
• fulfil expectations for faculty scholarship and creative/professional endeavor as required for a full-time faculty member.
• serve as a faculty advisor for assigned students, assisting in mentoring and oversight of advisees’ progression toward degree completion.
• undertake all service requirements, including university committees, assignments, and functions (e.g. participating in graduation exercises) required of a full-time faculty member. They will also participate in academic department and college meetings.
• provide support Eastern University’s commitment to faith, reason, and justice.

Qualifications

• Applicants should possess an advanced earned degree (MA, MFA, PhD, or equivalent).
• Applicants should exhibit evidence of outstanding teaching, scholarly and professional excellence, and a passion for writing pedagogy.
• Applicants should demonstrate excellence teaching writing to students across the academic spectrum (including developmental students).
• Applicants should be adept in creating and 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.

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.