Assistant Professor of Psychology
About The Position
The Social Science Division of the Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences at Pepperdine University is seeking a Tenure-Track faculty member in Psychological Science to begin August 1, 2027. The position is open to candidates from any area within Psychology, with a preference for specializations in developmental and/or neuroscience. The role involves teaching undergraduate courses such as Introduction to Psychological Science, Statistics, or Research Methods, as well as upper-level undergraduate courses in the candidate's specialty. The program aims to launch a new neuroscience minor, and the university is particularly interested in candidates whose research aligns with shared laboratory space and collaborative resources. A Ph.D. in Psychology is required (ABD candidates will be considered), along with an active scholarly agenda and a commitment to teaching excellence within a Christian liberal arts environment. Successful applicants must demonstrate an active commitment to the University's Christian mission and support Seaver College's mission.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Psychology (ABD candidates will be considered).
- Active scholarly agenda.
- Commitment to teaching excellence in a Christian liberal arts environment.
- Active commitment to the Christian mission of the University.
- Willingness to support the mission of Seaver College.
- Ability to show respect for workplace differences.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.
- Successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening.
Nice To Haves
- Specialization in developmental and/or neuroscience areas.
- Research programs well-suited to shared laboratory space and collaborative resources.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate courses including Introduction to Psychological Science, Statistics, or Research Methods.
- Teach upper-level undergraduate courses in their specialty.
- Contribute to the development of a new neuroscience minor.
- Expand related course offerings and research opportunities.
- Conduct research and maintain an active scholarly agenda.
- Support the Christian mission of the University and Seaver College.
Benefits
- Robust suite of employee benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
