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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).

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. 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.

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