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Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication

Pepperdine University  ·  Malibu, CA
Assistant ProfessorNon-TenureCommunication

Position summary

Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication Malibu Campus Teaching Full-Time Seaver College The Communication Division of the Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences at Pepperdine University invites applications for two visiting appointments in Communication to begin August 1, 2027. Qualified candidates must hold a Master’s and/or PhD in Communication, with an emphasis in interpersonal or organizational

communication. The ideal candidate for both positions can teach across the curriculum, including introductory communication courses and Introduction to Public Speaking and Rhetorical Analysis. We also seek candidates with training that would enable instruction in Organizational Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Qualitative Research Methods, and Communication and Conflict. 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). Application Instructions Review

of applicants will begin on November 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit all application materials to https://apply.interfolio.com/193233 Applicants should submit: [Cover Letter] A letter of application [C.V.] A curriculum vitae [Contact References] Names and contact information for three references. These should be the same individuals who will provide a Confidential Letter of

Recommendation or Evaluation if you proceed with the interview process. [Transcripts] Transcripts of all graduate work. (Unofficial copies are acceptable for the application; however, official transcripts may be required for selected applicants.) Personal Statement. Reflect on Pepperdine’s Christian mission and address your pattern of support for generally accepted Christian values and the University’s mission, your

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