Faculty Positions

Education Division Faculty Openings

The Education division of the Graduate School of Education and Psychology currently has no Full-Time positions available.

Adjunct Faculty for the Doctoral and Master's Programs

Applications are invited for an adjunct faculty position at The Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) at Pepperdine University. Please refer to GSEP site to review course offerings at http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/degrees-programs/

GSEP is seeking accomplished educators with substantive knowledge and experience in the field of teaching and learning. Face-to-face sessions are offered at the West Los Angeles and Irvine Campuses. Online teaching occurs in Courses powered by Sakai and engages students in synchronous and asynchronous learning.

Responsibilities Include:

● Preparation of interactive presentations for quality face-to-face and online teaching
● Response to student inquiries in a timely manner
● Provision of substantive and ongoing feedback to students
● Maintenance and enhancement of the quality of teaching in the program
● Attendance at adjunct faculty meetings
● Travel as required to campus and other locations as needed

The ideal candidates will:

● Possess a Master's Degree (Doctorate Preferred for Master's programs- Required for doctoral programs). Some courses require a teaching credential
● Demonstrate experience in multiple and diverse settings
● Understand the development of praxis in teaching, learning technologies, and education
● Value a student-centered approach to the teaching and learning processes
● Engage students through rich use of technology in online learning environments

Our students represent the diverse mosaic of Southern California, with over forty percent of our student body from ethnic minority populations. Pepperdine places a high priority on sustaining a multi-culturally competent faculty and encourages applications from candidates who will enrich and contribute to diversity at Pepperdine. Pepperdine University is an independent Christian university related to the Churches of Christ, committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership.

Applications should include:

1. Cover letter indicating your area of expertise/current credential(s) held, courses you are interested in teaching, and campuses in which you would like to be considered
2. Curriculum Vitae

All materials must be submitted online at gsepedadjunct@pepperdine.edu.

In the Teacher Preparation Program, while we accept applications on a rolling basis for all course offerings, we are especially seeking instructors who can teach in one or more of the following content areas:

• Reading & Literacy for K-12 Teacher Education
• Multiple Subject Teaching Methods
• Single Subject Teaching Methods
• Teaching Students with Exceptional Needs
• Applied Linguistics

All applications are submitted into an ongoing adjunct pool. You will be contacted if your qualifications meet our current openings.

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology invites applications for a tenure-track appointment as an Assistant Professor of Psychology, beginning August 1, 2025.

The Psychology Division offers five graduate programs: an APA-accredited Psy.D. program, an M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, an M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in working with Latinx communities, an M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis, and an M.A. in Psychology. Our students reflect the diverse mosaic of Southern California, with over forty percent of our student body coming from ethnically diverse populations. Pepperdine places a high priority on sustaining a multiculturally competent faculty and encourages applications from candidates who will enrich and contribute to diversity at Pepperdine. The faculty position will involve primary assignment to a Pepperdine graduate campus in West Los Angeles, Irvine, Calabasas, or Malibu, CA. Pepperdine University is an independent Christian university related to the Churches of Christ, committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership.

Qualifications

The faculty position will contribute to the education and training of our masters and doctoral students in Psychology. Applicants should possess an earned doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Family Therapy, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution, clinical experience, teaching experience at the university level, commitment to supervising clinical dissertations, and evidence of current scholarship. Applicants with areas of scholarly and professional activity that include children and youth, marriage and family therapy, evidence-based treatment, and substance abuse are of particular interest for this position.  The applicant should also be licensed or license eligible as a Psychologist, MFT, or PCC. Tenure track faculty are also expected to develop a productive research program.

We seek applicants with demonstrated multicultural awareness, knowledge, skills, and commitment relevant to preparing mental health professionals to work effectively with culturally diverse populations. Applicants should have experience working with and teaching about multiple dimensions of diversity, intersectionality, and social justice issues as consistent with professional guidelines for practice with diverse populations from APA, AAMFT, and CACREP.  

Successful candidates will demonstrate an active commitment to the Christian mission and values of the University and the mission of the Graduate School of Education and Psychology. The salary for this appointment will range from $88,064 to $93,536 annually 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.

Applications should include: a letter that indicates teaching interests within our current masters and doctoral curriculum, areas of clinical and research focus; a statement describing the applicant’s support for the mission of Pepperdine University and participation in a community of faith; a vita that includes the names of three references; and reprints of selected publications. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2025, and will continue until the position has been filled.

A background check is required as a condition of employment. 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.

Pepperdine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Application Instructions

Applicants are required to submit the following documents:

• A letter of application
• A curriculum vitae
• The name and email address for three individuals who may be contacted to provide a letter of recommendation.
• 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 and Clinical interests. The statement should outline applicants’ short- and long-term objectives and goals for their research and/or clinical 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.
• Support of University 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, Pepperdine pursues the very highest employment and academic standards within a context which celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. 
• Candidates should thoughtfully reflect on the missions of Pepperdine University and the Graduate School of Education and Psychology and address the following areas in their statement of support for the University Mission.
  • A consistent pattern of support for generally accepted Christian values and the mission of Pepperdine University.
  • Active participation in a community of faith.
  • Support for the mission of Pepperdine University and the Graduate School of Education and Psychology
• 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.).

Questions regarding this position should be directed to:

Robert deMayo, PhD 

Associate Dean, Psychology Division

Graduate School of Education and Psychology

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Visiting Clinical Professor - Online Master’s in Psychology (MAP)/Master’s in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy (MACLP) Programs

The Psychology@Pepperdine MAP and MACLP online programs prepare students for careers in marriage and family therapy, counseling, and allied fields; and further advanced graduate study (e.g., doctoral programs in psychology). These aims are consistent with the mission of Pepperdine University to prepare students for lives of service, purpose, and leadership. The primary responsibility of the Visiting Clinical Professor position is to teach courses in the online Psychology (primarily MAP and MACLP) programs.

Responsibilities Include:

• 80% time spent teaching in the online psychology programs.  This would primarily be in the online MACLP and MAP programs.  A qualified applicant may also be able to teach a limited number of courses in the Online MS in Applied Behavior Analysis (MSABA) program.
• 20% time spent attending faculty and divisional meetings; serving on division, school, and/or university committees; participation in other division, school, and/or university events.
• Regular communication with course leads of classes taught to ensure up-to-date and timely implementation of course-related content, assignments, and policies.
• Participation in service and leadership activities at the department and university levels (e.g., school, division, University standing and ad-hoc committees).
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Uphold the University mission through work performed.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of an employee assigned to this job.

Qualifications

Required: Doctorate degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field; licensure as a psychologist or MFT/LPCC in California; residing in the southern California area; demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, and service; attention and commitment to diversity; excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; exceptional attention to detail, strong organization and time management skills, and the ability to perform routine and non-routine work with changing priorities; sound problem-solving and decision-making abilities, both as an independent entity and as part of a team; proficiency with video conferencing technology.

Preferred: At least 2 years previous experience in delivering online education at the graduate level in psychology; record of service and leadership to community and/or professional organizations; familiarity with California BBS guidelines and regulations as they pertain to graduate training. Experience teaching courses in/similar to those from the Pepperdine MACLP curriculum is desirable.

Salary: $72,000-$75,000 per year

Application Instructions

Please submit the following:

1. A letter that indicates interest in the position, description of the applicant’s fit with the position description, teaching philosophy, and related clinical and scholarly interests.
2. A statement regarding the applicant’s active and current participation in a community of faith.
3. A curriculum vita that includes the names of three professional references.

This is an exempt, 40 hour per week position.

Qualified individuals should be able to articulate a strong commitment to diversity and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds. Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ, and students, faculty, staff and members of the Board of Regents represent many religious backgrounds. 

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screening 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. 

Online Psychology Adjunct Faculty

The Graduate School of Education and Psychology at Pepperdine University is looking for adjunct faculty to teach in its Online Psychology Programs. Pepperdine University was ranked #1 Best Online College for return on investment (ROI) for master's in marriage and family therapy and #3 for Best Online College for ROI for master's in counseling programs in 2020. The programs serve a diverse group of more than 1,000 students across the country, and all courses include both asynchronous and synchronous components. Adjunct faculty are hired on a term-by-term basis, and classes are held Mondays through Thursdays in the evening. Instructors are required, at a minimum, to have a Master's degree in psychology, counseling, or a related field.

Course descriptions can be found here: https://onlinegrad.pepperdine.edu/psychology/online-masters-psychology/course-catalog/

To submit an application, please go to: Online Application Form. Questions about the program can be directed to the Associate Director of Online MAP/MACLP Programs, Dr. Gimel Rogers, at gimel.rogers@pepperdine.edu