Faculty Appointments: School of Nursing, Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University; Malibu (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Pepperdine University in Malibu invites applications for clinical and tenure-track faculty positions within the School of Nursing. Candidates are expected to support itsBachelor of Science in Nursing and Entry-Level Master's Degree in Nursing programs. A commitment to pedagogical excellence, along with clinical expertise in areas like pathopharmacology and pediatrics, is crucial. These full-time positions commence on August 1, 2026, and require an earned master’s or doctoral degree. A comprehensive benefits package is also provided.

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate a profound commitment to pedagogical excellence and student success.
• Preferred candidates will possess a documented record of effective instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Applicants must possess, or be eligible for, unencumbered California Registered Nurse licensure.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing programs by providing clinical and tenure-track faculty instruction.
• Participate in the development of nursing education initiatives.

Skills

Clinical experience

Pedagogical excellence

Direct patient care expertise

Education

Earned master’s or doctoral degree

Earned academic or clinical doctorate

Job description

Pepperdine University: Faculty: Pepperdine Provost Academic Initiatives: College of Health Science: Pepperdine School of Nursing

Location: Pepperdine University, Calabasas, CA

Open Date: Mar 12, 2026

Description

The Pepperdine University School of Nursing invites applications for clinical and tenure‑track faculty appointments to support its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Entry-Level Master’s Degree in Nursing, Clinical Nurse Leader (ELM‑CNL) programs. Candidates must demonstrate a profound commitment to pedagogical excellence and student success. Preferred candidates will possess a documented record of effective instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Specialization and Expertise

The School seeks expertise in the following domains: pathopharmacology, adult medical/surgical, pediatrics, gerontology, obstetrics, behavioral/mental health, community/population health, and clinical foundations/reasoning. Substantial clinical experience and direct patient care expertise in one or more of these areas are mandatory.

Appointment Details

Following admission of the inaugural cohorts of students in Fall 2025 and January 2026, these full‑time, in‑person positions will commence on August 1, 2026, at the Malibu and Calabasas campuses. Applications will be reviewed immediately and remain open until the positions are filled.

Compensation And Benefits

Annual 12‑month salaries are commensurate with rank and appointment type. In all cases, the ranges reflect what Pepperdine reasonably expects to pay for the faculty appointment. Actual salary may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well as market conditions.

• Clinical Faculty Ranges:
  • Instructor: $90,000 - $120,000
  • Assistant Professor: $100,000 - $125,000
  • Associate Professor: $110,000 - $135,000
  • Professor: $120,000 - $145,000
• Tenure‑Track Faculty Ranges:
  • Assistant Professor: $110,000 - $140,000
  • Associate Professor: $130,000 - $160,000
  • Professor: $150,000 - $190,000

Pepperdine provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Accreditation

The BSN and ELM‑CNL programs are approved by the California BRN and the WASC Senior College & University Commission (WSCUC). The School of Nursing is currently seeking accreditation of its programs by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Qualifications

Academic and Professional Requirements

• Clinical Faculty: Requires an earned master’s or doctoral degree.
• Tenure‑Track Faculty: Requires an earned academic or clinical doctorate.
• Licensure: Applicants must possess, or be eligible for, unencumbered California Registered Nurse licensure.
• Regulatory Compliance: Appointments are contingent upon meeting the qualifications delineated in the California Code of Regulations (Title 16, Division 14, Article 3, 1425(c)) and obtaining California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) approval in the relevant specialty area(s).

Application Instructions

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/183207.

Applicants are required to submit the following documents using Interfolio:

• A letter of application
• A curriculum vitae
• Three current letters of reference. All letters should be specific to the position and completed within one year prior to the date of submission. The name and email address for each individual providing a letter of recommendation is required when submitting an application.
• Transcripts of all graduate work (Unofficial copies are acceptable for the application; however, official transcripts may be required for selected applicants.)
• Teaching statement. The teaching statement should reflect on the candidate's values, beliefs, and goals regarding the teaching and learning process and any pedagogical practices used or envisioned to achieve these goals. 1,500 word maximum length please.
• Scholarly/Creative agenda. The statement should outline applicants' short- and long-term objectives and goals for their research and/or creative activities. Candidates should reflect on currently published or presented work(s) as a foundation for the statement. 1,500 word maximum length please.
• Response to Mission. Pepperdine University's mission statement declares that we are a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. 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 which celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. In pursuit of its mission, Pepperdine reserves the right to recruit and hire persons who richly embrace the goals and Christian mission of the University.

At Pepperdine, our faith calls us to uphold the highest standards of academic and scholarly excellence. To achieve this goal, the Nursing Program's Mission Statement affirms that all our pursuits are grounded in a context of upholding Christian values.

Candidates should thoughtfully reflect on the Christian missions of Pepperdine University and the Nursing Program and address the following areas in their response.

• A consistent pattern of support for generally accepted Christian values and the mission of Pepperdine University.
• Active participation in a community of faith.
• Either current practice or vision for integrating faith and learning in the classroom and clinical practice.

Please submit all application materials at https://apply.interfolio.com/183207. A background check will be required as a condition of employment.

Inquiries

For further information, please contact the Search Committee Chair Dr. Angela Coaston ([e-mail]) Founding Dean, School of Nursing Pepperdine University 24255 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA 90263

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (Updated September 2024)

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.

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.