Visiting Assistant Professor of Management
About The Position
The Business Administration Division of the Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences at Pepperdine University seeks a candidate with an earned Ph.D. in organizational behavior, management, or a closely related field for a visiting position which begins August 1, 2027. The primary teaching responsibility will be in organizational behavior; however, the ability to teach other courses such as management theory and practice and strategic management would be highly desirable. Candidates are expected to complete all requirements for the Ph.D. before the date of appointment. A strong candidate who is ABD would be considered. A documented research interest in organizational behavior or a management-related field is required, and teaching experience is preferred. The business program at Seaver College is accredited by AACSB and we have approximately 1,000 undergraduate students in the Business Administration Division. The division is student-centric; our classes are small (rarely more than 35 students) and our faculty is collegial and collaborative. The division offers Bachelor of Science degree programs in accounting, business administration, finance, and international business and several minors. All degree programs are offered on a full-time, residential basis at the main campus in Malibu, California. Seaver College has an enrollment of approximately 3,500 students. Please visit our website [https://seaver.pepperdine.edu/business/] for more information. Pepperdine University was established in 1937 by Mr. George Pepperdine, a Christian businessman, who stressed the desirability of a holistic education built on Christian principles. The institution is committed to the ideals of the founder. Successful candidates must demonstrate an active commitment to the Christian mission of the University [https://www.pepperdine.edu/about/our-story/mission-vision/] and the mission of Seaver College [https://seaver.pepperdine.edu/about/our-story/seaver-mission/]. Located near Los Angeles in Southern California, Pepperdine University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute through their teaching, research, and service to the excellence of the University and our surrounding community.
Requirements
- Earned Ph.D. in organizational behavior, management, or a closely related field.
- Candidates are expected to complete all requirements for the Ph.D. before the date of appointment.
- A strong candidate who is ABD would be considered.
- Documented research interest in organizational behavior or a management-related field is required.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.
- Demonstrate an active commitment to the Christian mission of the University and the mission of Seaver College.
- Successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening.
Nice To Haves
- Teaching experience is preferred.
- Ability to teach other courses such as management theory and practice and strategic management would be highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Primary teaching responsibility in organizational behavior.
- Ability to teach other courses such as management theory and practice and strategic management would be highly desirable.
- Contribute through teaching, research, and service to the excellence of the University and our surrounding community.
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
