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Job description
Join Our Team
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 and sciences located in suburban Philadelphia, invites applications for an affiliate faculty position in Strategic Communication and Digital Media in the Department of Communication Studies, to begin August 2026. The Department of Communication Studies is a close-knit community of four full-time faculty who genuinely enjoy working together and take real pride in knowing our approximately 60 majors well. We are situated on Eastern's campus in the western Philadelphia suburbs, giving students and faculty easy access to one of the country's most vibrant media and communication markets. We are looking for a colleague who brings depth and passion in strategic communication and digital media and who is excited about the kind of teaching and mentoring that happens when a department is small enough to matter. Eastern University is a Christian university of the liberal arts and sciences that integrates perspectives of faith, reason, and justice across its undergraduate, graduate, Seminary, urban, professional, and international programs. Applicants should hold a religious commitment compatible with our institutional mission.
Position Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
Teach a 3:4 load of undergraduate courses in the department's curriculum.
Teach courses including Public Relations, Social Media in Organizations, Writing for the Media, Photography, and Podcasting, with flexibility based on departmental need and candidate expertise.
Bring real-world professional experience into the classroom through applied assignments and hands-on student mentoring.
Advise and mentor students in their academic and professional development.
Serve the department.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. (ABD considered) in Communication, Media Studies, or a closely related field; or an MFA with specialization in digital media production and professional experience in strategic communication.
Specialization in strategic communication or digital media.
Experience with DaVinci Resolve or Adobe Creative Cloud, as well as Canon video equipment.
Expert knowledge of social media and website platforms, such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
A genuine love of undergraduate teaching and a track record of, or clear commitment to, student mentorship.
Evidence of, or strong potential for, an active scholarly or creative agenda (peer-reviewed publications and/or professional creative works).
A religious commitment compatible with Eastern University's mission.
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional industry experience in public relations and social media strategy with digital media production, podcasting, or visual/photographic communication skills.
College-level teaching experience.
Experience integrating faith and learning in an academic setting.
Supplemental Information
Application Process Review of applications will begin May 1st; applications submitted by this date will receive priority consideration, though later submissions may be reviewed. To be considered, applicants must create a profile and upload all materials. Complete applications will include:
A cover letter addressing teaching philosophy and a brief statement of one's faith journey
Curriculum vitae
Unofficial copies of all graduate transcripts
Three professional letters of recommendation
Eastern University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.
Benefits
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.
Worksite address
wayne, PA, 19087, US
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