Pepperdine University

[junior]

PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY: The Social Science Division invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in sociology to begin Fall 2012, subject to budgetary approval. We seek candidates with research or teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: Criminology and Juvenile Delinquency, Family, Social Psychology, and Education, but consideration will be given to any specialization within sociology. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in sociology, university teaching experience, evidence of scholarship, and a commitment to excellent teaching in a Christian liberal arts environment.

Applicants should prepare a cover letter and complete an Application for Faculty Employment (available at seaver.pepperdine.edu/about/employment/faculty.htm), which asks for a curriculum vitae, statements regarding the applicant’s research agenda, teaching philosophy, and support for the university mission, and contact information for three references. Submit materials electronically to Suzan Ton ([e-mail]), with “Sociology Position” as the subject line. Review of applicants will begin September 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Early applicants may contact Dr. Robin Perrin ([e-mail]) to arrange a meeting in Las Vegas, August 18-22, 2011.

Pepperdine University is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law. 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, staff and members of the Board of Regents represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine 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.

Company:
Pepperdine University
Department:
Social Science Division
Contact:
Robin Perrin
Email:
[e-mail]
Phone:
[phone]
Fax:
[phone]
Address:
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu , CA 90263
USA
Domestic Partner Benefits:
This employer does not offer employment benefits to domestic partners of employees.
Discrimination Policy:
This employer prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender identity/expression.

[CA hopeful]

Anyone know the teaching load at Pepperdine? Also, do they hire non coreligionists? Any other info on anything about the general culture much appreciated. Thanks!