Assistant Professor of Sport Administration

The successful candidate will teach courses at the undergraduate level in Sport Administration, including: Sport Event and Facility Management, Sport Finance, Sport Analytics, and other required courses as needed. In these courses, the successful candidate will blend theory with practice, preparing students to successfully enter professions in the sport industry upon graduation. We seek a professor who can excite students with real-world examples, timely case studies, and innovative learning experiences that enable students to apply theory to relevant problems. Documented teaching experience and research interest in the area of Sport Administration, along with professional experience in the areas of Sport Event and Facility Management, Sport Finance and/or Sport Analytics, is strongly preferred. 

The successful candidate will mentor and advise undergraduate Sport Administration students academically and professionally. Faculty in the department may be called on to assist in advising the Sport Administration student association, assist with curriculum assessment and design, and oversee the curriculum component of student internships. A demonstrated history and passion for developing sport industry opportunities for students inside and outside of the classroom is strongly prioritized.   
Pepperdine’s undergraduate Seaver College is a residential liberal arts college of approximately 3,500 students situated in Malibu, California. Successful applicants must have an active commitment to the Christian mission of the University and reflect on their willingness to support the mission of Seaver College in their application materials.

Applicants should provide the following materials: 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a response to the University’s Christian mission 4) transcripts of all graduate work (copies are acceptable during the application process; official transcripts will be required for selected applicants), and 5) names and contact information for three references (the same individuals who will provide a Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation if the candidate proceeds with interviews). 

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.

Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

Review of applicants will begin on October 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Please address any inquiries regarding the position to the chair of the search committee:
Alicia Jessop (alicia.jessop@pepperdine.edu)
Communication Division
Seaver College, Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263

The salary for this appointment begins at $91,527 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.