Pepperdine University's Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, situated in
Malibu, California, invites applications for tenure-track and fixed-term faculty positions
that may be available for the 2025-2026 academic year. Seaver College partners with
Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Please click on
the position title to see detailed information and apply via the links located at
the end of each description.
Potential Candidates
Pepperdine University was established in 1937 by Mr. George Pepperdine, a Christian
businessman, who stressed the desirability of a complete education built on a Christian
value system. The institution is committed to the ideals of the founder. Pepperdine's
Seaver College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college with approximately
3,550 students. Successful candidates must demonstrate an active commitment to the
Christian mission of the University and the mission of Seaver College. Located near Los Angeles in Southern California, Pepperdine University is especially
interested in candidates who can contribute through their teaching, research, and
service to the diversity and excellence of the University and our surrounding community.
Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate
on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or
local law. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms
of harassment and discrimination. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment
will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from
the University. 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 which 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. It is the intent of the University
to create and promote a diverse work force consistent with its stated goals and mission.
Required Application Documents
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
- A letter of application
- A curriculum vitae
- Three current letters of reference. All letters should be specific to the position
and completed within one year prior to the date of submission. The name and email
address for each individual providing a letter of recommendation is required when
submitting an application.
- Transcripts of all graduate work (Unofficial copies are acceptable for the application; however, official transcripts
may be required for selected applicants.)
- Teaching statement. The teaching statement should reflect on the candidate’s values,
beliefs, and goals regarding the teaching and learning process and any pedagogical
practices used or envisioned to achieve these goals. Two to three pages maximum length
is requested.
- Scholarly/Creative agenda. The statement should outline applicants’ short- and long-term
objectives and goals for their research and/or creative activities. Candidates should
reflect on currently published or presented work(s) as a foundation for the statement.
Two to three pages maximum length is requested.
- Response to Mission. Pepperdine University’s mission statement declares that we are a Christian university committed to the highest standards of
academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives
of purpose, service, and leadership. 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 which celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical
ideals of the Christian faith. In pursuit of its mission, Pepperdine reserves the
right to recruit and hire persons who richly embrace the goals and Christian mission
of the University.
At Seaver College, the undergraduate college of letters, arts, and science at Pepperdine,
our faith calls us to uphold the highest standards of academic and scholarly excellence.
To achieve this goal, the college’s mission statement affirms that we are a Christian college where each student is a person of infinite
dignity and their total development is centered at the heart of our educational enterprise.
Arising from our faith, we commit to pursue truth relentlessly in all disciplines,
fully confident that it has nothing to fear from investigation.
Candidates should thoughtfully reflect on the Christian missions of Pepperdine University
and Seaver College and address the following areas in their response.
- A consistent pattern of support for generally accepted Christian values and the mission
of Pepperdine University.
- Active participation in a community of faith.
- Either current practice or vision for integrating faith and learning in the classroom.
A background check is required as a condition of employment. Depending on the position,
the search committee may request that additional materials accompany the application
(e.g., prior teaching evaluations, portfolio of scholarly work, etc.)
All documents submitted must represent the original contributions of the applicant
and may not be prepared using an generative artificial intelligence tool, except to
provide an accommodation in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and
state and local regulations regarding individuals with disabilities.
Faculty Fellows Program
For more information regarding the Faculty Fellows Program and the application process
please visit the Seaver College Faculty Fellows Program website.
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Natural Science Division
Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology
Pepperdine University’s Seaver College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, located in Malibu,
California, invites applications for a full-year appointment as a Visiting Assistant
Professor of Biology for the 2025-2026 academic year beginning August 1, 2025. Applicants
who have completed a Ph.D. in zoology, animal physiology or closely related discipline
by August 2025 are desired; however, candidates who have completed a M.S. degree and
have prior teaching experience will be considered. Well-qualified candidates will
be able to contribute to the excellence and vibrancy of the Pepperdine experience
through their teaching and interacting with undergraduates.
As teaching is our foremost emphasis at Seaver College, candidates should demonstrate
exceptional interest and effectiveness in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.
Candidates should have the background and ability to teach zoology and animal physiology
and other biology courses with associated laboratory curricula. Successful candidates
will demonstrate an active commitment to the Christian mission and values of the University and the mission of Seaver College. The Department and University are broadly committed to belonging, equity, and inclusion.
It is part of our institutional mission to teach and engage a diverse community of
students. We especially welcome applications from candidates who are committed to
advancing these ideals.
The salary for this appointment will range from $69,000 to $72,000 and reflects what
Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this faculty appointment. Actual
salary may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well
as market conditions. In addition to salary, Pepperdine offers a robust suite of employee benefits.
Application review will begin on April 15, 2025 and will continue until the position
is filled. A background check is required as a condition of employment. Please submit
all application materials by clicking https://apply.interfolio.com/164938.
Any inquiries about this position should be sent to the chair of the search committee:
Dr. Javier Monzon (javier.monzon@pepperdine.edu)
Associate Professor of Biology
Natural Science Division
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263
Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry)
Pepperdine University’s Seaver College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, located in Malibu,
California, invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry (emphasis
in Analytical Chemistry) for the 2025-2026 academic year. Applicants will have completed
a Ph.D. by August 1, 2025 in analytical chemistry or a closely related discipline
and will be able to teach and conduct research in those areas. Well-qualified candidates
will be able to contribute to the excellence and vibrancy of the Pepperdine experience
through their teaching, research, mentoring of undergraduates, as well as their service
to the university, their profession, and our surrounding community.
Seaver College places the total development of students at the heart of its educational
strategy and seeks scholar-educators who demonstrate exceptional interest and effectiveness
in teaching, a commitment to establishing a productive research program, and desire
to mentor undergraduate students in both teaching and research. Candidates should
have the background and ability to teach analytical chemistry and instrumentation
courses as well as introductory chemistry courses for science majors. Successful candidates
will demonstrate an active commitment to the Christian mission and values of the University and the mission of Seaver College. The Department and University are broadly committed to belonging, equity, and inclusion
and we especially welcome applications from candidates who are committed to advancing
these ideals.
The salary for this appointment will range from $69,000 to $72,000 and reflects what
Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this faculty appointment. Actual
salary may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well
as market conditions. In addition to salary, Pepperdine offers a robust suite of employee benefits.
Application review will begin on April 15, 2025 and will continue until the position
is filled. A background check is required as a condition of employment. Please submit
all application materials by clicking https://apply.interfolio.com/163129.
Any inquiries about this position should be sent to:
Dr. Jane Ganske (jane.ganske@pepperdine.edu)
Professor of Chemistry
Natural Science Division
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263
Visting Assistant Professor of Chemistry (General/Organic Chemistry)
Pepperdine University’s Seaver College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, located in Malibu,
California, invites applications for a full year Visting Assistant Professor of Chemistry
(General/Organic Chemistry) for the 2025-2026 academic year. Applicants who have completed
a Ph.D. by August 1, 2025, are desired; however, candidates who have completed a M.S.
degree and have prior teaching experience will be considered. Well-qualified candidates
will be able to contribute to the excellence and vibrancy of the Pepperdine experience
through their teaching, research, mentoring of undergraduates, as well as their service
to the university, their profession, and our surrounding community.
As teaching is our foremost emphasis at Seaver College, candidates should demonstrate
exceptional interest and effectiveness in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.
Candidates should have the background and ability to teach general or organic chemistry
courses with associated laboratory curricula. Successful candidates will demonstrate
an active commitment to the Christian mission and values of the University and the mission of Seaver College. The Department and University are broadly committed to belonging, equity, and inclusion,
and we especially welcome applications from candidates who are committed to advancing
these ideals.
The salary for this appointment will range from $69,000 to $72,000 and reflects what
Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this faculty appointment. Actual
salary may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well
as market conditions. In addition to salary, Pepperdine offers a robust suite of employee benefits.
Application review will begin on April 15, 2025, and will continue until the position
is filled. A background check is required as a condition of employment. Please submit
all application materials by clicking https://apply.interfolio.com/163440.
Any inquiries about this position should be sent to:
Dr. Jane Ganske (jane.ganske@pepperdine.edu)
Professor of Chemistry
Natural Science Division
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263
Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Pepperdine University’s Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, located in
Malibu, California, invites applications for full-year appointment as a Visiting Assistant
Professor of Mathematics for the 2025-2026 academic year beginning August 1, 2025.
Applicants who have completed a Ph.D. in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics,
math education, or other related mathematical disciplines by August 2025 are desired;
however, candidates who have completed a M.S. degree and have prior teaching experience
will be considered. Well-qualified candidates will be able to contribute to the excellence
and vibrancy of the Pepperdine experience through their teaching and interacting with
undergraduates.
As teaching is our foremost emphasis at Seaver College, candidates should demonstrate
exceptional interest and effectiveness in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.
Candidates should have the background and ability to teach a broad range of introductory
and advanced mathematics courses, including courses for business and science majors.
Successful candidates will demonstrate an active commitment to the Christian values of the University and the mission of Seaver College. The Department and University are broadly committed to belonging, equity, and inclusion.
It is part of our institutional mission to teach and engage a diverse community of
students. We especially welcome applications from candidates who are committed to
advancing these ideals.
The salary for this appointment will range from $69,000 to $72,000 and reflects what
Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this faculty appointment. Actual
salary may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well
as market conditions. In addition to salary, Pepperdine offers a robust suite of employee benefits.
Applicants should submit: 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a statement
of teaching philosophy, 4) a statement indicating how the candidate will support the
Christian mission of the University, including their current involvement in a community
of faith, 5) transcripts of all graduate work (unofficial copies are acceptable during
the application process; however, official transcripts will be required for selected
applicants), and 6) three confidential letters of recommendation, with a focus on
teaching. Please submit all application materials by clicking https://apply.interfolio.com/166303
Application review will begin on May 12, 2025 and will continue until the position
is filled. A background check is required as a condition of employment. Any inquiries
about this position should be sent to:
Dr. Kevin Iga (Kevin.Iga@pepperdine.edu)
Professor of Mathematics
Natural Science Division
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263
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Social Science Division
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