Clinical Faculty, Nursing

Description

The School of Nursing at Pepperdine University seeks candidates for clinical faculty appointments at the rank of clinical assistant professor, clinical associate professor, clinical professor, or clinical instructor for its developing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Entry Level Master’s Degree in Nursing (ELM) programs. Successful candidates should have an earned master's or doctoral degree and commitment to student success. Preferred qualifications include successful experience teaching undergraduate and graduate nursing students. As a new program, we seek faculty in a wide-range of specialty areas, including: pathopharmacology, adult medical/surgical, pediatrics, gerontology,  obstetrics, behavioral/mental health, community/population nursing, and clinical foundations/reasoning. Clinical expertise, including direct patient care experience, in one or more of the specialty areas is required. Candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain a clear and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.

The BSN and ELM programs plan to enroll their first cohort of students in Fall 2025 (pending WSCUC and BRN approval). Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. The regular full-time employment start date is August 1, 2025. Pending availability and need, select faculty may be provided the opportunity to begin in June or July, 2025 to ensure program readiness. Both degree programs will be offered on Pepperdine’s Malibu and Calabasas campuses and all faculty appointments are in-person.

The salary for a full-time 12-month professorial appointment for applicants with a doctoral degree will range from $100,000 to $190,000. Candidates with a master’s degree, will be appointed as an instructor and can expect a salary ranging from $90,000 to $145,000 for a full-time 12-month appointment. Salaries will be prorated for individuals seeking a 9-month 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 at http://apply.interfolio.com/155684. 

The BSN and ELM programs at Pepperdine University are pending approval by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College & University Commission (WSCUC).

For more information, please contact the chairperson of the search committee:

Dr. Angela Coaston (angela.coaston@pepperdine.edu)
Founding Dean, School of Nursing
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263

Qualifications

All full-time faculty teaching in the nursing program must meet the required qualifications noted in the California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Division 14, Article 3, 1425 Faculty—Qualifications and Changes, Section (c) to be hired.

Application Instructions

Applicants are required to submit the following documents using Interfolio:

• 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. 1,500 word maximum length please.

• 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. 1,500 word maximum length please.

• Response to Mission. Pepperdine University’s mission statement declares that we are a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. Religiously affiliated