Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty, School of Nursing
Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty, School of Nursing
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$ 100000 - 190000
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Job Description
The School of Nursing at Pepperdine University seeks candidates for a tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of assistant associate or full professor for its developing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Entry Level Masters Degree in Nursing (ELM) programs. Successful candidates should have an earned terminal degree (academic or clinical doctorate) and commitment to student success. Preferred qualifications include successful experience teaching undergraduate and graduate nursing students. As a new program we seek faculty in one or more of the following specialty areas: pathopharmacology adult medical/surgical pediatrics gerontology obstetrics behavioral/mental health community/population nursing and clinical foundations/reasoning. Clinical expertise in one of the specialty areas and/or simulation is preferred. Candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain a clear and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
The BSN and ELM programs plan to enroll their first cohort of students in Fall 2025 (pending WSCUC and BRN approval). Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Regular full-time employment start date will be August 1 2025. Pending availability and need select faculty may be provided the opportunity to begin in June or July 2025 to ensure program readiness in August. Both programs are offered on Pepperdines Malibu and Calabasas campuses and all faculty appointments are in-person.
The BSN and ELM programs at Pepperdine University are pending approval by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College & University Commission (WSCUC)
All full-time faculty teaching in the nursing program must meet the required qualifications noted in the California Code of Regulations Title 16 Division 14 Article 31425 FacultyQualifications and Changes Section (c)to be hired.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Please submit all application materials at individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal education and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students faculty staff and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people property information and the Universitys reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.
This is a Full-Time Exempt 40 hour per week position.
Expected Pay Range: $100000 - $190000 per year
The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience market conditions education/training and skill level. In addition to base pay Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitivebenefits package.
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.
Application Instructions
To apply please submit the following materials via this link:
- 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 candidates values beliefs and goals regarding the teaching and learning process and any pedagogical practices used or envisioned to achieve these goals (1500 maximum word length).
- 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. (1500 maximum word length).
- Response to Mission.Pepperdine Universitys mission statementdeclares 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 Pepperdine our faith calls us to uphold the highest standards of academic and scholarly excellence. To achieve this goal the Nursing Programs Mission Statement affirms that all our pursuits are grounded in a context of upholding Christian values.
Candidates should thoughtfully reflect on the Christian missions of Pepperdine University and the Nursing Program and address the following areas in their response.
- A consistent pattern of support for generally accepted 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.
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.)
All documents submitted must represent the original contributions of the applicant and may not be prepared using an generative artificial intelligence tool except to provide an accommodation in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local regulations regarding individuals with disabilities.
For more information please contact the chairperson of the search committee:
Dr. Angela Coaston ()
Founding Dean School of Nursing
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu CA 90263
Employment Type
Full-Time
