TheBusiness Administration Division of the Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences at Pepperdine University seeks a candidate with an earned Ph.D. in organizational behavior, management, or a closely related field for a visiting position which begins August 1, 2027. The primary teaching responsibility will be in organizational behavior; however, the ability to teach other courses such as management theory and practice and strategic management would be highly desirable. Candidates are expected to complete all requirements for the Ph.D. before the date of appointment. A strong candidate who is ABD would be considered. A documented research interest in organizational behavior or a management-related field is required, and teaching experience is preferred.
The business program at Seaver College is accredited by AACSB and we have approximately 1,000 undergraduate students in the Business Administration Division. The division is student-centric; our classes are small (rarely more than 35 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. All degree programs are offered on a full-time, residential basis at the main campus in Malibu, California. Seaver College has an enrollment of approximately 3,500 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 holistic education built on Christian principles. The institution is committed to the ideals of the founder. Successful candidates must demonstrate an active commitment to the Christian mission of the University 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 excellence of the University and our surrounding community.
The salary for this appointment will range from $121,000 to $135,000 and reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for a visiting appointment based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant. In addition to salary, Pepperdine offers a robust suite of employee benefits
Review of applications will begin November 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
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.
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.
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For more information, please contact the chair of the search committee:
Dr. Chris Collins (christopher.collins@pepperdine.edu)
Associate Professor of Management and Organizational Behavior
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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.
