Faculty Positions

Visiting Professor of Education and Leadership

The Visiting Professor of Education and Leadership will teach primarily in the PhD in Global Leadership and Change (PHD), EdD in Organizational Leadership (EDOL), and Master’s in Social Entrepreneurship and Change (SEC) programs. The professor will teach across multiple programs designed to empower professionals with the knowledge, skills, and experience to drive meaningful change in their fields—whether through research-driven policy, transformative leadership, or innovative social enterprise solutions. These programs prepare students for careers in leadership, global leadership, international and comparative educational leadership, higher education, change management, learning technologies, PK-12 leadership, and social entrepreneurship/enterprise. 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 Professor of Education and Leadership position is to teach courses across programs (e.g., PGLC, EDOL, MSED, SEC) in the Education Division. 

Duties

• 80% time spent teaching in the education division programs. Teaching may also include chairing dissertation candidates.
• 20% time spent attending faculty and divisional meetings; serving on division, school, and/or university committees (including dissertations); participation in other division, school, and/or university events.
• Regular communication with program chairs and 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

A terminal degree (PhD or EdD) in Doctorate degree in Education, Leadership, HIgher Education, Business Administration, International Policy and Development, Global Leadership and Change, Global Leadership, Management, Foreign Policy, Strategy & Innovation, Comparative Education & Cross-Cultural Leadership, Sustainable Development & Social Impact, Governance and Diplomacy, International/Foreign Relations, Political Science, or a closely related field; Learning Management System (LMS) experience; fluency with digital technologies and tools for teaching and learning; residing in the southern California area; demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, and service; attention and commitment to diversity; demonstrated record of public and/or private sector leadership experience; 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 teaching on-ground and hybrid courses at the graduate level in education; experience with technology-enhanced learning and blended learning environments; at least 2 years of current industry experience; active engagement in scholar-practitioner work demonstrating strong grounding in area scholarship and application in real world settings; experiencing in supervising or participating as a committee member in the dissertation research; record of service and leadership to community and/or professional organizations; familiarity with relevant field-specific licensure, credentialing guidelines, and regulations as they pertain to graduate training. Experience teaching courses in those similar to PHD curriculum, EDOL curriculum,  SEC curriculum, and MSED curriculum is desirable.

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.

Salary: $70,000-$75,000 annually

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package. 

Application Instructions

Please submit the following:

1. A letter that indicates interest in the position, a 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.  Curriculum Vita that includes the names of three professional references.

Qualified individuals should be able to articulate a strong commitment to all students 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. Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ, and students, faculty, staff and members of the Board of Regents represent many religious backgrounds. This is an exempt, 40 hour per week position.

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Visiting Professor of Teaching and Leadership

The Visiting Professor of Teaching and Learning will teach primarily within the Master’s in Teaching (MAT), Master’s in Teaching Online (OMAT), Master’s in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MATESOL), and Master’s of Science in Education (MSED) Online programs. These programs prepare students for careers in K-12 teaching, teaching English to speakers of other languages, educational leadership; and further advanced graduate study (e.g., doctoral programs in education). 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 Professor position is to teach courses in the Education Division (primarily MAT, OMAT, TESOL, and MSED programs).

Duties

• 80% time spent teaching in the education division programs. This would primarily be in the MAT, OMAT, TESOL, and MSED programs. 
• 20% time spent attending faculty and divisional meetings; serving on division, school, and/or university committees (including dissertations); participation in other division, school, and/or university events.
• Regular communication with program chairs and 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., committees; school, division, University standing, dissertation, or 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

A terminal degree (PhD or EdD) in Curriculum and Instruction, Education, Teaching and Learning, and Instructional Design/Learning Technologies, or a closely related field; Learning Management System (LMS) experience; experience with technology-enhanced learning and blended learning environments; 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 teaching on-ground, hybrid, or online at the graduate level in education; K12 teaching credential and/or K12 teaching experience; expertise in pedagogical practices, instructional design and teaching methods, educating multilingual learners;  fluency with digital technologies and tools for teaching and learning; record of service and leadership to community and/or professional organizations; familiarity with relevant field-specific licensure, credentialing guidelines, and regulations as they pertain to graduate training. Experience teaching courses in/similar to those from MAT curriculum, OMAT curriculum, TESOL curriculum, and MSED curriculum is desirable.

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.

Salary: $70,000-$75,000 annually

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package. 

Application Instructions

1. A letter that indicates interest in the position, a 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. Curriculum Vita that includes the names of three professional references.

Qualified individuals should be able to articulate a strong commitment to all students 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. Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ, and students, faculty, staff and members of the Board of Regents represent many religious backgrounds. This is an exempt, 40 hour per week position.

 

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.

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

 

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