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Dean of Seaver College

Faculty Employment Opportunities

Pepperdine University's Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, situated in Malibu, California, invites applications for tenure-track and visiting faculty positions that may be available for the 2013-2014 or 2014-2015 academic year. All successful candidates will have a Ph.D. or equivalent, a preference for undergraduate teaching, a research agenda, and an active commitment to the university’s Christian mission. Applicants for the positions listed below should send

  • A letter indicating the position for which the applicant is applying
  • Completed Application for Faculty Employment
  • A curriculum vitae
  • Three letters of reference
  • Transcripts of all graduate work
  • A statement of teaching philosophy
  • A statement of scholarly agenda
  • A statement indicating how the candidate will support the Christian mission of the University (http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/about/mission/)
  • Applicant Data Record (click here)

to respective contact persons indentified below. Application reviews will begin November 1, 2012 unless otherwise noted. A background check will be required as a condition of employment.

Pepperdine University is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law. Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is the purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest employment and academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, staff and members of the Board of Regents represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine reserves the right to seek, hire, and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution, including the right to prefer co-religionists who are active members in a Church of Christ congregation.

Business Administration Division

Accounting - Assistant Professor

The Business Administration Division invites applications for an entry-level tenure-track appointment in accounting. The successful candidate will hold an earned doctorate in accounting or a related discipline at the effective date of employment, August 1, 2013. Documented research interest and teaching experience in accounting are required. Teaching experience in financial accounting, auditing, government/nonprofit accounting, or accounting ethics is desirable. The successful candidate will show evidence of contribution to scholarly research and teaching excellence. The position is open until filled.

Contact:
Dr. Carolyn Galantine ()
Chair, Recruiting Committee
Business Administration Division
Seaver College, Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263-4237

Chair - Business Administration Division
Seaver College invites applications for an appointment as chair of the Business Administration Division to begin August 1, 2014. The administrative appointment of chair includes a faculty appointment within the division. The Business Administration Division comprises the following majors: accounting, business administration, international business, and a joint baccalaureate/MBA degree with the Graziadio School of Business and Management at Pepperdine University. The Business Administration Division is housed within Seaver College, the undergraduate college at Pepperdine. Applicants must hold an earned doctorate and demonstrate success as a teacher and administrator. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education, a genuine interest in students and teaching, and a dedication to serving undergraduate students. Responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of the division, such as budget management, hiring, class allocation, evaluation of divisional colleagues, and assessment of curricular programs. Applications should include a statement regarding one's leadership style and vision for the Business Administration Division, in addition to the documents listed above. Electronic submissions are preferred. Position is open until filled; salary and rank are commensurate with prior experience and academic rank.

Contact:
Dr. Rick R. Marrs ()
Dean, Seaver College
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263-4280

Communication Division

Advertising – Assistant Professor
The Communication Division invites applications for an entry-level tenure-track appointment in advertising. The successful candidate will be able to teach several courses within our 120-plus student major, including Introduction to Advertising, Advertising Media, Digital Media Strategy, and Advertising Research and Planning. The ability to teach general media courses, such as Storytelling Through Media, Communication Theories, and Communication Research, is preferred. The successful candidate will also serve as a curriculum adviser for advertising student majors, advise the co-curricular Ad Club, and oversee the curriculum component of student internships. A strong research agenda is necessary, as is a commitment to the Christian mission of the University. The position is open until filled, and the effective date of employment is August 1, 2013.

Contact:
Dr. Ken Waters ()
Chair, Communication Division
Communication Division
Seaver College, Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263-4211

Public Relations – Assistant Professor
The Communication Division invites applications for an entry-level tenure-track appointment in public relations. The successful candidate will be able to teach several courses within our 100-plus student major, including Introduction to Public Relations, Public Relations Writing, and Public Relations Techniques and Campaigns. The ability to teach general media courses, such as Storytelling Through Media, Communication Theories, and Communication Research, is preferred. The successful candidate will also co-advise the Fred Casmir chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America, serve as a curriculum adviser for public relations student majors, and oversee the curriculum component of student internships. Documented research interest, teaching experience, and professional experience in public relations are required. The position is open until filled, and the effective date of employment is August 1, 2013.

Contact:
Dr. Denise Ferguson ()
Chair, Recruiting Committee
Communication Division
Seaver College, Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263-4211

Social Science Division

Economics - Assistant Professor
The Social Science Division invites applications for an entry-level tenure-track position in economics to begin August 1, 2014. Areas of specialization within economics are open, but teaching experience in introductory macroeconomics, intermediate macroeconomic theory, and mathematical economics and econometrics is desirable. Qualifications include: Ph.D. in economics, university teaching experience, evidence of quality scholarship, and a commitment to fostering quality teaching and advising in a liberal arts environment. Review of applicants will begin November 1, 2013, and will continue until the position is filled.

Contact:
Dr. Robert Sexton ()
Chair, Recruiting Committee
Social Science Division
Seaver College, Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263-4237

Social Psychology – Visiting Assistant Professor
The Social Science Division invites applications for a one-year visiting position in social psychology to begin August 1, 2014. The position's course load will include introductory psychology, introductory statistics, and either social psychology, cross-cultural psychology, or psychology of gender. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in social psychology (or ABD), university teaching experience, and a commitment to fostering quality teaching in a liberal arts environment. Electronic submissions are preferred. Review of applicants will begin November 1, 2013, and will continue until the position is filled.

Contact:
Dr. Tomás Martinez ()
Chair, Recruiting Committee
Social Science Division
Seaver College, Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263-4372

Sociology – Visiting Assistant Professor
The Social Science Division invites applications for a one-year visiting position in sociology to begin August 1, 2014. The position's course load will include introductory sociology, introductory statistics, intermediate statistics, and a course in the successful candidate's area of interest and expertise. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in sociology (or ABD), university teaching experience, and a commitment to fostering quality teaching in a liberal arts environment. Electronic submissions are preferred. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2013, and will continue until the position is filled.

Contact:
Dr. Elizabeth Essary ()
Chair, Recruiting Committee
Social Science Division
Seaver College, Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263-4372