Moravian College is a selective private liberal arts college in eastern Pennsylvania with a strong teacher education tradition, The enrollment in the regular day program is 1500 students. Founded in 1742, it is the sixth oldest college in the country. Moravian is located near New York City and Philadelphia, which affords easy access to many colleges and universities, as well as other scholarly and cultural resources. The College is committed to increasing the diversity of the College community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area. Moravian College values diversity and encourages individuals from under-represented populations to apply.