Assistant Professor of Political Science

Pepperdine University•Malibu, CA

2d•$91,527 - $97,701•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Science Division of Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences at Pepperdine University invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in Political Theory to begin August 1, 2027. The successful candidate will initially teach five courses per academic year, including survey classes in ancient and modern political thought, American political thought, and Christian political thought. The selected candidate will also be expected to publish peer-reviewed research in political theory broadly construed and to advise political science majors and serve on faculty committees. Completion of the PhD by the start date is strongly preferred, but ABD candidates who demonstrate exceptional promise may be considered. 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.

Requirements

Completion of the PhD by the start date is strongly preferred, but ABD candidates who demonstrate exceptional promise may be considered.
Active commitment to the Christian mission of the University.
Ability to support the mission of Seaver College.
Ability to show respect for workplace differences.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

PhD completed by the start date.

Responsibilities

Teach five courses per academic year, including survey classes in ancient and modern political thought, American political thought, and Christian political thought.
Publish peer-reviewed research in political theory broadly construed.
Advise political science majors.
Serve on faculty committees.