Assistant / Associate Professor of Social Work and Department Chair Print Assistant / Associate Professor of Social Work and Department Chair Location St. Davids Job Type Faculty Full-Time Job Number 1166 Department Social Work - (College of Health & Sciences) Opening Date 08/25/2026 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 The successful candidate is a dynamic, forward-thinking individual. The Chair will provide strategic oversight and academic leadership for the department,
crucially leading the expansion of our educational footprint through the development of a new online BSW Program. Working in close alignment with the Internship Director, MSW Program Director, BSW Program Director(s) and Social Work Faculty, the Chair will advance the department’s commitment to faith, reason, and justice. This role includes visionary program development, robust administrative stewardship, and
passionate teaching. The Chair is responsible, in collaboration, for the development and administrative oversight of the Social Work Department (Department) This includes responsibility for maintaining CSWE accreditation compliance, recruiting and training faculty and adjunct instructors, department faculty oversight, budget management, tenure-track faculty duties, oversight of the advising team, and input into
student recruitment, marketing, and admissions. The BSW program is currently offered at our St. Davids campus in person with an online program scheduled to launch soon. The MSW is currently offered online. This Chair position is primarily on ground at our St. Davids campus. Eastern University is known for faith, reason, and justice. The Department of Social Work embodies this mission whole-heartedly. Position
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