Assistant Professor of Political Science

The Social Science Division of the Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences at Pepperdine University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Political Science to begin Fall 2022. We are open to various areas of expertise within the field of U.S. politics but prefer candidates who are able to teach an introductory course and other classes in U.S. politics that include the politics of racialized minorities, broadly construed. We are open to a wide range of methodologies, including historical, ethnographic, interpretive, and quantitative approaches. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Political Science or a related field, an active scholarly agenda, and a commitment to excellent teaching in a Christian liberal arts environment.

Applicants must have an active commitment to the Christian values of the University and the mission of Seaver College and provide a thoughtful reflection on their willingness to support the mission in their application materials. We encourage applications from candidates who will enrich the diversity of our faculty and who are committed to supporting an inclusive educational environment.

Click [Apply] at the top or bottom of this page to apply now or visit Seaver Faculty Employment for additional information. 

Review of applicants will begin November 1, 2021, and will continue until the position is filled.

Contact:
Dr. Jason Blakely (jason.blakely@pepperdine.edu)
Chair of the Political Science Search Committee
Social Science Division
Seaver College, Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263-4372