Affiliate Professor of Communication Studies

Location St. Davids Job Type Faculty Full-Time Job Number 1092 Department Communication Studies - (College of Arts & Humanities) Opening Date 08/20/2026 Description Benefits 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 (see http://www.eastern.edu/about/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.

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. For all positions: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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. 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.

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