The Seaver College Faculty Fellows program seeks to advance Pepperdine University’s mission by providing one-year fellowships to individuals pursuing careers in Christian higher education and who are active members in congregations affiliated with the Churches of Christ.
The Churches of Christ are a specific tradition within the Stone-Campbell movement, and affiliation with this movement is a non-negotiable requirement of this particular position. Should applicants have any questions about this requirement, they should reach out to the associate dean listed below to discuss before submitting an application.
Pepperdine University is a Christian University committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values. Located on the University’s 830-acre campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Malibu, Seaver College is home to the University’s residential undergraduate program. Seaver College enjoys a national and international reputation for the quality of its programs. The College’s faculty are deeply committed to student development, teaching, and scholarship and share a common devotion to Christian moral and ethical values. It is the purpose of Pepperdine University to pursue the very highest academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith.
Part of Pepperdine's distinction is the way it values its diverse faculty, staff, and student body, as well as its specific affiliation with Churches of Christ. In order to affirm its heritage, Pepperdine reserves the right to seek, hire, and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution, including special consideration for qualified individuals who are active members in a Church of Christ congregation. 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.
Participants in the Faculty Fellows program will develop as Christian educators by participating in the college’s academic life, including programming provided by the University’s Center for Faith and Learning and the college’s Center for Teaching Excellence. Fellows will also participate in the college’s new faculty orientation, retreat, and mentoring. Fellows will teach two courses each semester and one summer-session course in an academic area of the college. Fellows will be expected to maintain an active scholarly agenda and contribute to the University through service.
For the 2027-2028 academic year, applications will be accepted from individuals who have completed a doctoral (or terminal) degree in the past three years or who have completed all course requirements and are in the dissertation phase of their doctoral studies.
The salary for this appointment will range from $70,304 to $74,000 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.
Please submit all application materials by clicking [APPLY NOW]. Review of applications will begin in November 2026 and continue until the position is filled. A background check will be required as a condition of employment.
Contact:
Dr. Kindy Pfremmer De Long (kindy.delong@pepperdine.edu)
Search Committee Chair
Seaver College, Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263
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.
