Assistant / Associate Professor of Education

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University; Saint Davids (PA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Eastern University’s College of Education & Behavioral Sciences seeks a dynamic tenure-track assistant/associate professor for leadership-focused graduate education programs, including online Principal Certification and EdD tracks. The role encompasses teaching, dissertation supervision, and potential program-director responsibilities.

The incumbent will lead dissertation chairs, advise students, and drive scholarly activity, with opportunities for AWAs and course releases to support leadership

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Education or closely related field (ABD considered).
• Demonstrated record of teaching at undergraduate/graduate levels.
• Experience with online course design and asynchronous teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses in online/hybrid modalities.
• Chair/advise EdD dissertations and supervise research design and defenses.
• Lead program leadership duties and contribute to curriculum updates.
• Guide students’ degree progress and certification milestones.

Skills

Academic leadership

Online teaching

Dissertation supervision

Curriculum development

Education

Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Education

Tools

Brightspace

Job description

The College of Education & Behavioral Sciences (CEBS) seeks a dynamic academic leader, scholar, and practitioner for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. This position combines academic instruction, doctoral dissertation supervision, administrative leadership, and an active scholarship agenda. We are particularly interested in leadership experts qualified and excited to teach within our online Principal Certification and Doctor of Education (EdD) programs, serve as chair for a substantial number of EdD dissertations, and potentially serve as an Academic Program Director or Department Chair (overseeing multiple academic programs). The standard faculty workload is 24 instructional credits per academic year with Alternate Work Assignments (AWAs)/Course Releases assigned annually as appropriate for duties such as program leadership, curriculum development, and rigorous scholarship agendas. The successful candidate will embody Eastern University’s mission of faith, reason, and justice, treating each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity, and respect to foster a spirit of unity, harmony, and excellence.

• Teaching & Advising
• Teach undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral courses in online, hybrid/flex, and on-ground modalities aligned with professional expertise. As noted above, it is expected that this position will be particularly focused on graduate courses related to leadership.
• Serve as dissertation chair, advisor, and/or committee member for a substantial roster of EdD candidates, actively guiding students through research design, IRB approvals, proposal defense, data collection and analysis, and final defense.
• Provide comprehensive academic and career advising to undergraduate and/or graduate education students, tracking degree progress and certification milestones.
• Employ evidence-based, engaging pedagogical strategies and demonstrate proficiency in educational technology and learning management systems (e.g., Brightspace).
• Scholarship
• Maintain an active, focused program of scholarly research, publication, and professional dissemination commensurate with the University’s tenure and promotion standards.
• Publish peer-reviewed articles, books, chapters, or policy briefs in recognized educational journals and academic presses.
• Present peer-reviewed research at regional, national, and international academic conferences (e.g., PACTE, AERA, ASCD).
• Pursue internal and external grant opportunities that support educational research, program enhancement, or community partnerships.
• Involve graduate and doctoral students in collaborative research and presentation opportunities where appropriate.
• Leadership & Service
• Likely to serve as an Academic Program Director or Department Chair, supported by appropriate course-releases/Alternate Work Assignments (AWAs).
• Oversee curriculum updates, course scheduling, student recruitment (open houses, preview days), and adjunct faculty onboarding, evaluation, and mentoring.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to address student success/retention, academic concerns, and program-level assessment.
• As outlined in the Faculty Handbook, provide service to the College and University, including but not limited to Faculty Senate or a Senate Committee.
• Assist with state and national reporting and accreditation reviews (e.g., Pennsylvania Department of Education [PDE], NAEYC, and other external bodies).
• Undertake other administrative projects, committee assignments, and operational duties as assigned by the Dean of CEBS.
• Institutional Mission & University Life
• Model and advance Eastern University’s Christian commitment to faith, reason, and justice in academic operations, interpersonal relationships, and student engagement.
• Represent CEBS at internal and external events and meetings as designated by the Chair or Dean.
• Participate actively in the campus community, including faculty meetings, convocation, student orientations, and university commencement exercises.
• Required Qualifications
• Earned doctorate (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, or a closely related discipline (candidates who are ABD with completion guaranteed by start date may be considered).
• Demonstrated record of successful teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Familiarity with online course design, asynchronous online teaching, and doctoral-level mentoring.
• Established record of, or strong demonstrated potential for, peer-reviewed scholarship, professional publications, and conference presentations suitable for a tenure-track appointment.
• Demonstrated ability or willingness to chair and advise applied doctoral dissertations.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, collaborative, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to the university’s mission, values, and community standards.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated record of successful educational leadership experience, with PK-12 administrative leadership (e.g., Principal, Assistant Principal, Superintendent, Central Office Director, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Eligibility for, or possession of, PK-12 Administrative Certification (e.g., PA Principal Certification or state equivalent).
• Familiarity with Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) standards and certification processes.
• Demonstrated experience with academic program coordination or curricular oversight.
• Direct experience writing, reviewing, or managing certification compliance with state departments of education (specifically PDE) and national accreditors.