Assistant Professor of Screen Arts

The Communication Division of Pepperdine University’s Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor rank in Screen Arts. Seaver College is a residential Christian liberal arts college of just over 3,500 students situated in Malibu, California.

The successful candidate will teach intermediate and advanced production courses, supervise co-curricular student productions, and provide academic leadership in the major. Applicants should have teaching and professional experience in narrative filmmaking and/or TV/Web production, as well as one or more of the following: directing, editing, multi-camera studio production, cinematography, or visual effects. We seek a colleague who understands the role of faith and the liberal arts in training good storytellers with the foundational skills to enter media industries, and who can connect students with opportunities in the industry. Seaver College values innovative teaching, faculty/student mentorship, an established record of peer reviewed research or creative production, and support for the university’s Christian mission and liberal arts tradition. The College is committed to hiring candidates who advance the university’s commitment to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants should reflect on their active participation in a community of faith when describing their response to the https://www.google.com/url?q=https://seaver.pepperdine.edu/about/our-story/seaver-mission/&source=gmail&ust=1632006177797000&usg=AFQjCNHTamGRbHdUEbMT38arlKSJzg8Gvg">Seaver College mission. A Ph.D. or terminal degree in Media, Communication, or a related field must be earned by August 1, 2022 when the position officially begins.

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. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. 

Please address any inquiries regarding the position to:

Dr. David Madden (david.madden@pepperdine.edu)
Chair, Screen Arts Search Committee
Assistant Professor of Screen Arts
Communication Division
Seaver College, Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263