Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry)

Pepperdine University’s Seaver College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, located in Malibu, California, invites applications for a full-year appointment as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry (emphasis in Analytical Chemistry) for the 2025-2026 academic year. Applicants will have completed a Ph.D. by August 1, 2025 in analytical chemistry or a closely related discipline and will be able to teach and conduct research in those areas; however, candidates who have completed a M.S. degree and have prior teaching experience will be considered.. Well-qualified candidates will be able to contribute to the excellence and vibrancy of the Pepperdine experience through their teaching, research, mentoring of undergraduates, as well as their service to the university, their profession, and our surrounding community.

Seaver College places the total development of students at the heart of its educational strategy and seeks scholar-educators who demonstrate exceptional interest and effectiveness in teaching, a commitment to establishing a productive research program, and desire to mentor undergraduate students in both teaching and research. Candidates should have the background and ability to teach analytical chemistry and instrumentation courses as well as introductory chemistry courses for science majors. Successful candidates will demonstrate an active commitment to the Christian mission and values of the University and the mission of Seaver College. The Department and University are broadly committed to belonging, equity, and inclusion and we especially welcome applications from candidates who are committed to advancing these ideals.

The salary for this appointment will range from $69,000 to $72,000 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.

Application review will begin on March 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. A background check is required as a condition of employment. Please submit all application materials by clicking [Apply Now].

Any inquiries about this position should be sent to:

Dr. Jane Ganske (jane.ganske@pepperdine.edu)
Professor of Chemistry
Natural Science Division
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263

Application Instructions

Applicants are required to submit the following documents:

• 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 candidate’s values, beliefs, and goals regarding the teaching and learning process and any pedagogical practices used or envisioned to achieve these goals. Two to three pages maximum length is requested.

• Response to Mission. Pepperdine University’s mission statement declares 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, Pepperdine pursues 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 Seaver College, the undergraduate college of letters, arts, and science at Pepperdine, our faith calls us to uphold the highest standards of academic and scholarly excellence. To achieve this goal, the college’s mission statement affirms that we are a Christian college where each student is a person of infinite dignity and their total development is centered at the heart of our educational enterprise. Arising from our faith, we commit to pursue truth relentlessly in all disciplines, fully confident that it has nothing to fear from investigation.
  
  Candidates should thoughtfully reflect on the Christian missions of Pepperdine University and Seaver College 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.).