Adjunct Faculty Pool, Education Division (Doctoral and Master's Programs)

Applications are invited for an adjunct faculty position at The Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) at Pepperdine University. Please refer to GSEP site to review course offerings athttp:// is seeking accomplished educators with substantive knowledge and experience in the field of teaching and learning. Face-to-face sessions are offered at the West Los Angeles and Irvine Campuses. Online teaching occurs in Courses powered by Sakai and engages students in synchronous and asynchronous learning.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparation of interactive presentations for quality face-to-face and online teaching
• Response to student inquiries in a timely manner
• Provision of substantive and ongoing feedback to students
• Maintenance and enhancement of the quality of teaching in the program
• Attendance at adjunct faculty meetings
• Travel as required to campus and other locations as needed

The ideal candidates will:

• Possess a Masters Degree (Doctorate Preferred for Masters programs- Required for doctoral programs). Some courses require a teaching credential
• Demonstrate experience in multiple and diverse settings
• Understand the development of praxis in teaching learning technologies and education
• Value a student-centered approach to the teaching and learning processes
• Engage students through rich use of technology in online learning environments

Our students represent the diverse mosaic of Southern California with over forty percent of our student body from ethnic minority populations. Pepperdine places a high priority on sustaining a multi-culturally competent faculty and encourages applications from candidates who will enrich and contribute to diversity at Pepperdine. Pepperdine University is an independent Christian university related to the Churches of Christ committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values where students are strengthened for lives of purpose service and leadership.

Applications should include:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover letter indicating your area of expertise/current credential(s) held courses you are interested in teaching and campuses in which you would like to be considered

All applications are submitted to an ongoing adjunct pool. You will be contacted if your qualifications align with our openings. If you are not contacted for the current term you may still be considered for future terms as our curricular needs vary each semester. Adjunct hiring is conducted on a rolling basis.

All materials must be submitted online at.

In the Teacher Preparation Program while we accept applications on a rolling basis for all course offerings we are especially seeking instructors who can teach in one or more of the following content areas:

• Reading & Literacy for K-12 Teacher Education
• Multiple Subject Teaching Methods
• Single Subject Teaching Methods
• Teaching Students with Exceptional Needs
• Applied Linguistics

Qualified 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 an Adjunct Exempt position with multiple openings. As this is a pooled position applications will be reviewed on a rolling as-needed basis.

Expected Pay Range: $2230.00 - $2280.00 per unit

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 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. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from the University.

Pepperdine is 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 that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students faculty and staff represent many religious backgrounds Pepperdine is permitted under applicable law and reserves the right to seek hire and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution including the right to prefer co-religionists who support Pepperdines Christian mission.