Visiting Assistant Professor of Accounting

Description

The Business Administration Division of Pepperdine University’s Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences seeks a candidate with an earned Ph.D. in accounting, management with an accounting concentration, or a closely related field for a one-year visiting faculty position. Candidates are expected to complete all requirements for the Ph.D. before the date of appointment, which begins August 1, 2025.  A strong candidate who is ABD would be considered. A documented research interest in accounting is required and teaching experience is preferred. Introductory-level financial and managerial accounting courses will be the main teaching assignment. The applicant’s preference will be considered before the teaching assignment is finalized.

The business program at Seaver College is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). US News and World Report ranks Pepperdine University in the top 76 colleges and universities in the country.  We have approximately 890 undergraduate students in the Business Administration Division.  Despite a large number of majors, our classes are small (rarely more than 30 students) and our faculty is collegial and collaborative.  The division offers Bachelor of Science degree programs in accounting, business administration, finance, and international business and several minors.  Degree programs are offered on a full-time, residential basis at the main campus in Malibu, California.  Seaver College has an enrollment of approximately 3,550 students. Please visit our website for more information.

Pepperdine University was established in 1937 by Mr. George Pepperdine, a Christian businessman, who stressed the desirability of a complete education built on a Christian value system.  The institution is committed to the ideals of the founder.  Successful candidates also must demonstrate an active commitment to Pepperdine's Christian mission and the 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.

The salary for this appointment will range from $95,000 to $115,000 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].  A background check is required as a condition of employment.

For more information, please contact one or both of the co-chairs of the search committee:

Dr. Dongkuk Lim (dongkuk.lim@pepperdine.edu)

and Dr. Alyssa Ong (alyssa.ong@pepperdine.edu) 

Application Instructions

Applicants are required to submit the following documents:

• A letter of application

• A curriculum vitae

• Three current letters of reference. All letters should be specific to the position and completed within one year prior to the date of submission. The name and email address for each individual providing a letter of recommendation is required when submitting an application.

• Transcripts of all graduate work (Unofficial copies are acceptable for the application; however, official transcripts may be required for selected applicants.)

• Teaching statement. The teaching statement should reflect on the candidate’s values, beliefs, and goals regarding the teaching and learning process and any pedagogical practices used or envisioned to achieve these goals. Two to three pages maximum length is requested.

• Scholarly/Creative agenda. The statement should outline applicants’ short- and long-term objectives and goals for their research and/or creative activities. Candidates should reflect on currently published or presented work(s) as a foundation for the statement. Two to th