Adjunct Faculty Pool, Education Division; Doctoral and Master's Programs

Overview

Applications are invited for an adjunct faculty position at The Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) at Pepperdine University. Review course offerings at the GSEP site: gsep.pepper dine.edu/degrees-programs/

GSEP is seeking accomplished educators with substantive knowledge and experience in the field of teaching and learning. Face-to-face sessions are offered at the West Los Angeles and Irvine Campuses. Online teaching occurs in Courses powered by Sakai and engages students in synchronous and asynchronous learning.

• Preparation of interactive presentations for quality face-to-face and online teaching
• Response to student inquiries in a timely manner
• Provision of substantive and ongoing feedback to students
• Maintenance and enhancement of the quality of teaching in the program
• Attendance at adjunct faculty meetings
• Travel as required to campus and other locations as needed

• Possess a Master  Degree (Doctorate Preferred for Master  programs
  - Required for doctoral programs). Some courses require a teaching credential
• Demonstrate experience in multiple and diverse settings
• Understand the development of praxis in teaching, learning technologies, and education
• Value a student-centered approach to the teaching and learning processes
• Engage students through rich use of technology in online learning environments

Our students represent the diverse mosaic of Southern California, with over forty percent of our student body from ethnic minority populations. Pepperdine places a high priority on sustaining a multi-culturally competent faculty and encourages applications from candidates who will enrich and contribute to diversity perdine University is an independent Christian university related to the Churches of Christ, committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter indicating your area of expertise/current credential(s) held, courses you are interested in teaching, and campuses in which you would like to be considered

All applications are submitted to an ongoing adjunct pool. You will be contacted if your qualifications align with our openings. If you are not contacted for the current term, you may still be considered for future terms, as our curricular needs vary each semester. Adjunct hiring is conducted on a rolling basis.

All materials must be submitted online at adjunct.

• Reading & Literacy for K-12 Teacher Education
• Multiple Subject Teaching Methods
• Single Subject Teaching Methods
• Teaching Students with Exceptional Needs
• Applied Linguistics

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  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 an Adjunct, Exempt position with multiple openings. As this is a pooled position, applications will be reviewed on a rolling, as-needed basis.

Expected Pay Range: $2,230.00 - $2,280.00 per unit

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position 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.