Administrative Employment Opportunities

Seaver College seeks applications for the position of Divisional Dean, Fine Arts. The divisional dean leads and manages the Seaver College Fine Arts Division to ensure that all academic and co-curricular programs are delivered, reviewed, and assessed successfully. The dean serves as the supervisor of divisional faculty and is involved in all faculty hiring and review processes, including step advancement, promotion, five-year, and annual reviews for all full-time faculty. The dean also hires, supervises, and evaluates all divisional staff and adjunct faculty. Student recruitment, administering of student scholarships, and fundraising are among the additional responsibilities of the dean. The dean serves as a member of the Seaver Academic Council, Seaver College Cabinet, and divisional committees. He or she also may serve on other institutional or college committees as appropriate. 

Seaver College seeks candidates for the position of divisional dean who hold a full-time faculty appointment within the college, evidence significant scholarly activity, and are recognized as outstanding educators. A successful candidate for divisional dean should possess the following qualifications, professional skills, and characteristics.

• A passion for students and for student learning and development.
• A dedication to understand and support the needs and expectations of all divisional faculty, staff and programs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to productively engage colleagues in difficult discussions while affirming constructive professional relationships.
• Exceptional communication skills to engage internal and external audiences, advocate for divisional support, and articulate the needs of the college and university.
• The ability to direct governance processes that ensure equity and comply with institutional policy.
• An understanding of the roles and needs of divisional staff and program coordinators.
• An ability to support the teaching and scholarly/creative activity of faculty.
• A commitment to support the Fine Arts Division productions, performances and exhibits.
• Commitments to the liberal arts, the fine arts, and the art, art history, music, and theatre programs.
• A strong moral and ethical reputation consistent with the Christian mission of the college.
• Demonstrated abilities to plan strategically, engage diversity and inclusivity, and build community.
• Experience managing a budget and implementing sound financial management practices are preferred.

Beginning on August 1, 2025, the divisional dean will serve an initial term of four years and teach one course each academic semester (two courses in the academic year). The dean will receive a stipend in recognition of his or her service.

Applicants are required to submit the following documents as part of the online application process at http://apply.interfolio.com/155827. 

• A letter of application.
• A curriculum vitae.
• A statement that: addresses the responsibilities of the position; articulates the applicant’s vision for the Fine Arts Division and how it aligns with both the university and college strategic plans; and addresses the role of the Christian mission in the life of the division, and specifically as it relates to the responsibilities of the position. Seaver Mission

Applications will be accepted until October 23, 2024. A background check is required as a condition of employment.

The application review process will be conducted by a committee composed of Lee Kats(chairperson), Kendra Killpatrick, Cathy Thomas-Grant, Cynthia Colburn, and Ryan Board.

Seaver College seeks applications for the position of Divisional Dean, Social Science. The divisional dean leads and manages the Seaver College Social Science Division to ensure that all academic and co-curricular programs are delivered, reviewed, and assessed successfully. The dean serves as the supervisor of divisional faculty and is involved in all faculty hiring and review processes, including step advancement, RTP, FTF, five-year, and annual reviews. The dean also hires, supervises, and evaluates all divisional staff and adjunct faculty. Student recruitment, administering of student scholarships, and fundraising are among the additional responsibilities of the dean. The dean serves as a member of the Seaver Academic Council, Seaver College Cabinet, and divisional committees. He or she also may serve on other institutional or college committees as appropriate. 

Seaver College seeks candidates for the position of divisional dean who hold a full-time tenured faculty appointment within the college, evidence significant scholarly activity, and are recognized as outstanding educators. A successful candidate for divisional dean should possess the following qualifications, professional skills, and characteristics.

• A passion for students and for student learning and development.
• A dedication to understand and support all divisional faculty, staff and programs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to productively engage colleagues in difficult discussions while affirming constructive professional relationships.
• Exceptional communication skills to engage internal and external audiences, advocate for divisional support, and articulate the needs of the college and university.
• The ability to direct governance processes that ensure equity and comply with institutional policy.
• An attunement to the needs of the students and expectations of the faculty.
• An understanding of the roles and needs of divisional staff.
• A commitment to the liberal arts.
• A strong moral and ethical reputation consistent with the Christian mission of the college.
• Demonstrated abilities to plan strategically, engage diversity and inclusivity, and build community.
• Adaptability and the ability to adjust to changing circumstances as needed.
• Experience managing a budget and implementing sound financial management practices are preferred.

Beginning on August 1, 2025, the divisional dean will serve an initial term of four years and teach one course each academic semester (two courses in the academic year). The dean will receive a stipend in recognition of his or her service.

Applicants are required to submit the following documents as part of the online application process at http://apply.interfolio.com/158852. 

• A letter of application.
• A curriculum vitae.
• A statement that:
  • addresses the responsibilities of the position;
  • articulates the applicant’s vision for the Social Science Division and how it aligns with both the university and college strategic plans; and
  • addresses the role of the Christian mission in the life of the division, and specifically as it relates to the responsibilities of the position. (https://seaver.pepperdine.edu/about/our-story/seaver-mission/) 

Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, December 18th at 5:00 p.m. 

The application review process will be conducted by a committee composed of Lee Kats (chairperson), Kendra Killpatrick, Rebecca Kim, Liz Mancuso, and Joel Fetzer.