The Communication Division of Pepperdine University’s Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track appointment as an Assistant Professor of Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) to begin August 2022.
The successful candidate must have a commitment to excellent teaching at the undergraduate level, a clear research agenda, and be actively involved in a faith community. Candidates must have professional experience in developing and implementing marketing strategies as part of IMC campaigns. They must demonstrate expertise in using digital and traditional media channels. Teaching responsibilities will include beginning and intermediate-level integrated marketing courses, direct and digital marketing, as well as the possibility of additional courses in the candidate’s area of research. In addition to expected teaching and scholarly responsibilities, candidates who seek to advise students, supervise internships, enrich curricula, and advance the university, college, division, and programs through service are especially desired. Documented teaching and research expertise in one or a combination of the following areas is required: Integrated Marketing Communication, Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, or Digital Analytics. Candidates should be well-versed in the intersections between these areas. To be eligible for a tenure-track position, candidates must have an earned doctorate in Communication, Marketing or a related field no later than August 1, 2022. Professional experience in the industry including special skills related to digital analytics, social media analytics, videography and/or Web or App design and development would be beneficial.
Pepperdine’s undergraduate Seaver College is a residential liberal arts college of approximately 3,400 students situated in Malibu, California. It is affiliated with the Churches of Christ and the Restoration tradition within Protestant Christianity. All applicants must have an active commitment to the Christian values of the University and the mission of Seaver College and reflect on their willingness to support the mission in their application materials. We encourage applications from persons with diverse backgrounds and cultural experiences.
Please submit all application materials by clicking [Apply Now]. A background check will be required as a condition of employment. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.
Contact:
Sarah Fischbach ([email protected])
Chair, Integrated Marketing Search Committee
Communication Division
Seaver College, Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263
Application Instructions
Applications should include the below documents:
- A cover letter.
- A curriculum vitae, indicating educational record, employment record, achievements, awards, publications, and other relevant information. Please also describe any civic, religious, or charitable interests and activities, and list all current organizational memberships.
- Three letters of reference.
- Official transcripts of all graduate work (unofficial copies are acceptable for the application; however, official transcripts will be required for selected applicants).
- A teaching philosophy statement which may focus on your motivation to teach at the university level and your thoughts about what constitutes effective pedagogy.
- A statement detailing your scholarly agenda, which may focus on your current area of emphasis and plans for professional development.
- A thoughtful reflection on the University’s Christian Mission. The University mission states that Pepperdine University is 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. Please comment on your willingness to support the Christian values of the University and the mission of Seaver College and describe your involvement in a local community of faith (i.e., congregation, parish church, etc.), and how your personal faith relates to your teaching, professional life, and/or intellectual life.