Assistant Professor of Sociology
About The Position
The Social Science Division of Seaver College at Pepperdine University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Sociology beginning August 1, 2027. We seek an outstanding teacher-scholar whose research and teaching will strengthen our undergraduate sociology program. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: criminology, social inequality, sociology of the family, and gender, although applicants from all areas of sociology will receive full consideration. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, maintain an active research agenda, and engage meaningfully with Pepperdine University’s Christian mission. 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
- An 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
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in criminology
- Expertise in social inequality
- Expertise in sociology of the family
- Expertise in gender
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching
- Maintain an active research agenda
- Engage meaningfully with Pepperdine University’s Christian mission
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
