Assistant Professor of Communication Studies

Pepperdine University
Malibu, California, United States
Date Posted: 08/16/2024
Categories: Communications - Education
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Type: Salary
Pay: $87,795
Employee Workplace: On-site
Job Description:

The Communication Division of Pepperdine University’s Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Communication Studies to begin August 2025. Seaver College is a residential liberal arts college of just over 3,550 students situated in Malibu, California. The successful candidate will hold expertise and teach in quantitative research methods and statistics, and in one or more of the following: computer-mediated, political, environmental, or organizational communication. An established research record is also required, and the candidate must possess a Ph.D. in Communication by August 1, 2025, when the position begins.

We seek a colleague who will contribute to the student’s whole person, particularly their awareness of the interconnectedness between self, others, and calling; understanding of communication systems to foster justice; skills for analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting messages; ability to communicate competently across differences and contexts; and their ability to engage in ethical dialogue. Support for the university’s Christian mission, liberal arts programs, and emphasis on innovative teaching are essential. The College seeks candidates who will advance the University's commitment to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Pepperdine’s Seaver College is affiliated with the churches of Christ and the Restoration tradition within Protestant Christianity. All applicants must have an active commitment to the Christian mission and values of the University and reflect on their willingness to support the mission of Seaver College in their application materials.

The salary for this appointment will range from $87,795 and $93,909 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.

Review of applicants will begin October 21, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Please submit all application materials by clicking [Apply Now]. A background check will be required as a condition of employment. 

For additional information, please contact:

Charles Choi (charles.choi@pepperdine.edu) 
Chair, Communication Studies Search Committee
Seaver College, Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263-4211

Application Instructions

Applicants are required to submit the following documents at https://apply.interfolio.com/151881

  • 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 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 will be 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.)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

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About Pepperdine

Pepperdine University is located in the Santa Monica Mountains along the Pacific and has been twice named the nation's most beautiful campus by the Princeton Review. The University is located in Malibu, approximately 30 minutes northwest of the City of Los Angeles, the second-largest metropolitan area in the U.S.

The total student population is approximately 10,000 students enrolled in the five Colleges and Schools of the University.

Pepperdine was established in 1937 by Mr. George Pepperdine, a businessman, who stressed the desirability of a complete education built on a Christian value system. The University is committed to the basic ideals of the founder and seeks employees who are sympathetic with the goals of Christian education. Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ.

Pepperdine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate in employment practices on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, or prior military service. Federal guidelines recognize the right of church-related institutions to seek personnel who will support the goals of the institution, including the right to select members of the church to which the institution is related.

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