Assistant Professor of Religion - Biblical Studies

Employer: Pepperdine University
Location: Malibu, California (US)
Salary: commensurate with experience
Date posted: Jan 10, 2025

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Position Type: Faculty Positions, Humanities, Philosophy, Religion & Theology, Administrative, Student Affairs, Religious Affairs & Ministry
Employment Level: Tenured/Tenured Track
Employment Type: Full Time

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The Religion and Philosophy division of Pepperdine University's Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in religion, specifically biblical studies, beginning in the 2025-26 academic year. Candidates should hold a completed Ph.D. by August 1, 2025. Candidates should demonstrate (a) experience teaching general courses on Christian faith and scriptures, (b) an active research agenda, and a commitment to the Christian mission of the University and the mission of Seaver College . The position requires active membership in a Church of Christ. Ministerial experience in congregational contexts is strongly desired. The successful candidate will primarily teach multiple sections of required core courses that introduce students to the Christian faith and scriptures, and may also teach upper-level electives in their area of specialty, depending on curricular needs.

Pepperdine is 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. Seaver College, the undergraduate liberal arts college of Pepperdine University, enrolls approximately 3,550 students at its residential campus in Malibu, California. The Religion and Philosophy Division of Seaver College offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in religion and philosophy, as well as three graduate degrees: the Master of Science in ministry, the Master of Divinity, and the Master of Arts in Old Testament, New Testament, church history, or theology.

Located near Los Angeles in Southern California, Pepperdine University is committed to excellence and diversity, both on campus and in the broader community. Toward that end, Pepperdine strives to cultivate a community of belonging, and therefore invites applications from a diverse group of applicants who are committed to excellence in their teaching, research, and service.

The salary for this appointment will range from $87,795 to $93,909 and reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this faculty appointment. Actual salary may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well as market conditions. In addition to salary, Pepperdine offers a robust suite of employee benefits.

Please submit all application materials by clicking [Apply Now]. Application review will begin on November 15, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. A background check will be required as a condition of employment

Contact:
Dr. Christopher Heard (christopher.heard@pepperdine.edu)
Professor of Religion
Chair of the Search Committee
Seaver College, Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263-4352

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Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University was established in 1937 by Mr. George Pepperdine, a Christian businessman, who stressed the desirability of a complete education built on a Christian value system. The institution is committed to the ideals of the founder. Pepperdine's Seaver College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college with approximately 3,550 students. Successful candidates must demonstrate an active commitment to the Christian mission of the University and the mission of Seaver College. Located in Malibu near Los Angeles in Southern California, Pepperdine University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute through their teaching, research, and service to the diversity and excellence of the University and our surrounding community.

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 harassment and discrimination. 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. Pepperdine pursues 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, staff and members of the Board of Regents represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine 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. It is the intent of the University to create and promote a diverse work force consistent with its stated goals and mission.

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