Adjunct Faculty, Prison Education Program

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.

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.

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.

Applicants should 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.

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.

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:

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.

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