Visiting Assistant Professor of British Literature (Modern / Postmodern)

Pepperdine University’s English Program seeks to hire a Visiting Assistant Professor in English literature (Modern / Postmodern). Candidates with additional expertise in at least one of the following areas are strongly preferred: Digital Humanities, Great Books, Social Action and Justice. This is a one-year, full-time, visiting faculty position beginning August 2022.

Strong preference will be granted to applicants with a completed doctoral degree at the time of application; all candidates must have completed their Ph.D. by August 1, 2022. Position responsibilities will include teaching primarily in literature and the general education program, but could also include writing and composition.

All candidates will have a preference and demonstrated ability for undergraduate teaching, a willingness to collaborate with colleagues in other disciplines, outstanding oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and an active commitment to the https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.pepperdine.edu/about/our-story/mission-vision/&source=gmail&ust=1632331341125000&usg=AFQjCNFvzytSJ9LJY6OYWUarhfmkHFGAXQ">Christian values of the University and the https://www.google.com/url?q=https://seaver.pepperdine.edu/about/our-story/seaver-mission/&source=gmail&ust=1632331341125000&usg=AFQjCNGZE6P-zIcSAU-AgBGOsl9LmtqpEg">mission of Seaver College. Located 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.

Review of applications begins October 25, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit all application materials by clicking [Apply] at the top or bottom of this page or visit https://www.google.com/url?q=https://seaver.pepperdine.edu/about/administration/dean/facultyemployment/&source=gmail&ust=1631918743312000&usg=AFQjCNFwdSWegoIs8mvwxFEB8H9qmQWnGQ">Seaver Faculty Employment for additional information. A background check will be required as a condition of employment.

Please address any inquiries regarding the position to:

Dr. John Peterson (john.peterson@pepperdine.edu)
Humanities and Teacher Education Division
Seaver College, Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263