Job Description

Vivian G. Prins Endowed Visiting Professorship in Jewish & Israeli Law
Caruso School of Law · Pepperdine University (Malibu, CA)

Pepperdine University’s Caruso School of Law invites applications for the Vivian G. Prins Endowed Visiting Professorship in Jewish & Israeli Law for the 2026–2027 academic year only. The Professorship brings leading and emerging scholars of Jewish and Israeli law to Pepperdine to teach, write, and engage with our vibrant academic and professional community in Los Angeles.

Appointment Tracks

• Distinguished Visiting Professor (one semester) Ideal for established scholars. Teaching load typically two courses, plus public programming.
  Salary range: $90,000–$100,000 for the semester, plus a modest housing stipend and full benefits.

• Visiting Assistant Professor (full academic year; renewable once, max two years) Designed for rising scholars preparing for the tenure-track market. Teaching load typically 2–3 courses over the year; robust mentorship and support for research and publication.
  Salary range: $90,000–$100,000 for the semester, plus a modest housing stipend and full benefits.

Qualifications

• J.D., Ph.D., or equivalent terminal degree in law or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated scholarly engagement in Jewish law, Israeli law, or closely related subjects.
• Commitment to teaching excellence, scholarship, and service in alignment with Pepperdine’s mission.

Application Instructions

Applications should be submitted either:

• Via Interfolio (please click here: https://apply.interfolio.com/172143) or
• Via email with attachments to mi chael.helfand@pepperdine.edu with the subject line "Prins Visiting Professioship Application - [Your Name]."

Please include:

• Cover letter describing fit, proposed teaching (including courses applicant is interested in offering), and preferred track/term
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement (1–2 pages) and teaching statement (1 page)
• Representative publication (up to two samples; for VAPs, include a dissertation or job‑market paper abstract)
• References: names and contact information for three referees (letters optional at initial stage).

Priority deadline: November 15, 2025; review will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The School of Law is an ABA-accredited, AALS member law school located in Malibu, California.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.