Assistant/Associate Professor of Public Relations

Assistant/Associate Professor of Public Relations Seaver College Assistant/Associate Professor of Public Relations Malibu Campus Teaching Full-Time Seaver College Add to favorites View favorites The Communication Division of the Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences at Pepperdine University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Public Relations to begin August 1, 2027. The successful candidate must have a commitment to excellence as a teacher-scholar, a clear research agenda, and will be able to teach several courses within the Public Relations and relevant programs, including Introduction to Public Relations, Public Relations Writing, Public Relations Strategies and Techniques, and other relevant/current topics in Public Relations. The ability to teach general media courses, such as Media Writing & Storytelling, Communication Theories and Media Research, is preferred. In addition, candidates must have meaningful professional experience in the Public Relations industry to inform their teaching and scholarship. The successful candidate will mentor and advise majors, co-advise the Public Relations Society of America chapter, oversee the curriculum component of student internships, and participate in the governance and committee work of the Communication Division and Seaver College. Documented research, teaching experience of relevant courses, and industry experience in the Public Relations field are required. To be considered for this position, candidates must have an earned doctorate in Public Relations or a related field by no later than August 1, 2027. 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.

Application Instructions:

Review of applicants will begin on September 14, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, please submit the following materials via this link : A cover letter A curriculum vitae 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 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 active participation in a faith community, and your practice or vision for integrating faith and learning in the classroom. 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. This is a Full-Time, Exempt, 40 hour per week position.

Expected Pay Range:

$91,527 to $112,659 per year The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this faculty appointment at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package . 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. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University. Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is the purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest employment and academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, and staff represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine is permitted under applicable law and reserves the right to seek, hire, and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution, including the right to prefer co-religionists who support Pepperdine's Christian mission. For more information, please contact the chairperson of the search committee: Dr. Klive Oh (klive.oh@pepperdine.edu) Communication Division, Pepperdine University 24255 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA 90263 Apply Now First Name (required) df8ab4af Last Name (required) 7992635b Email (required) b824b09c Start Your Application Please wait... Done Not You? Thank you for your interest in this position! You will be redirected to start your application. Apply Now First Name (required) 753147a7 Last Name (required) 45074d65 Email (required) 737250d9 Start Your Application Please wait... Done Not You? Thank you for your interest in this position! You will be redirected to start your application. Recommended Jobs Strategic Communications Specialist Malibu Campus Investigator Malibu Campus Sign Up for Job Alerts! Nothing for you? Stay updated with future opportunities. First Name (required) 1aaf33df Last Name (required) 89d0b010 Email (required) 9c8ebf4e Job Alert 1c0db489 Finalize your job alert by selecting criteria from the dropdowns below. You can select multiple options from each dropdown by returning to the combobox and re-entering the list of options. Submit at the end to create your job alert. Locations e04bcd37 Locations b6ee97a9 Malibu Campus, California, United States Malibu Campus, California, United States Major Area e9512a66 Major Area e222b51c Seaver College Seaver College Submit Please wait... Done Not You? Thank you Send to a Friend First Name (required) 86011008 Last Name (required) b2dd7da7 Email (required) 632bb57f Send to a friend 3c94186f Send Please wait... Done Not You? Thank you!