Description:
The Social Science Division of Seaver College at Pepperdine University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Sociology beginning August 1, 2027. We seek an outstanding teacher-scholar whose research and teaching will strengthen our undergraduate sociology program. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: criminology, social inequality, sociology of the family, and gender, although applicants from all areas of sociology will receive full consideration. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, maintain an active research agenda, and engage meaningfully with Pepperdine University's Christian mission. Pepperdine's undergraduate Seaver College is a residential liberal arts college of approximately 3,500 students situated in Malibu, California. Successful applicants must have an active commitment to the Christian mission of the University and reflect on their willingness to support the mission of Seaver College in their application materials. Applicants should provide the following materials:a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a response to the University's Christian missiontranscripts of all graduate work (copies are acceptable during the application process; official transcripts will be required for selected applicants), andnames and contact information for three references (the same individuals who will provide a Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation if the candidate proceeds with interviews).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. Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University's reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Review of applicants will begin on October 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Please address any inquiries regarding the position to the chair of the search committee: Rebecca Kim (rebecca.y.kim@pepperdine.edu) Social Science Division Seaver College, Pepperdine University24255 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA 90263 The salary for this appointment will range from $91,527-$97,701 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 Instructions:
Applications should include the below documents:
A cover letter.
A curriculum vitae, indicating educational record, employment record, achievements, awards, publications, and other relevant information. Please also describe any civic, religious, or charitable interests and activities, and list all current organizational memberships.
Three letters of reference.
Official transcripts of all graduate work.
Personal Statement. Reflect on Pepperdine's Christian mission and address your pattern of support for generally accepted Christian values and the University's mission, your active participation in a faith community, and your practice or vision for integrating faith and learning in the classroom.
A response to the University/Seaver College mission. The University mission states that Pepperdine University is 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. For the mission of Seaver College, please click here. In your statement, please comment on your willingness to support the mission and Christian values of the University and Seaver College. Describe your involvement in a local community of faith (i.e., congregation, parish church, etc.), and describe how your personal faith relates to your teaching, your professional life, and/or your intellectual life.
