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.
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.
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.
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).
All full-time faculty teaching in the nursing program must meet the required qualifications noted in the California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Division 14, Article 3, 1425 Faculty—Qualifications and Changes, Section (c) to be hired.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Please submit all application materials at https://apply.interfolio.com/183207
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.
This is a Full-Time, Exempt, 40 hour per week position.
Expected Pay Range: $90,000 - $190,000 per year
The salary for a full-time 12-month professorial appointment for applicants with a doctoral degree will range from $110,000 to $190,000. Candidates with a master's degree will be appointed as an instructor and can expect a salary ranging from $90,000 to $145,000 for a full-time 12-month appointment. Salaries will be prorated for individuals seeking a 9-month appointment.
The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.
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.
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials via this link:
- 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 maximum word length).
- 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 maximum word length).
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.
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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.
Depending on the position, the search committee may request that additional materials accompany the application (e.g., prior teaching evaluations, portfolio of scholarly work, etc.)
All documents submitted must represent the original contributions of the applicant and may not be prepared using an generative artificial intelligence tool, except to provide an accommodation in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and state and local regulations regarding individuals with disabilities.
For more information, please contact the chairperson of the search committee:
Dr. Angela Coaston ([email protected])
Founding Dean, School of Nursing
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263
