About the role
Under the supervision of the Department Chair, adjunct faculty members are responsible for teaching assigned courses in accordance with learning objectives. Adjunct faculty positions are temporary positions, based on need and availability in a geographical area. Pepperdine seeks individuals willing to contribute to the University and PGBS missions and to teach on various Pepperdine campuses, especially in Malibu and Calabasas. Learn more about our programs on our website.
Duties
- Maintain and enhance the quality of teaching in the program
- Prepare interactive presentations/lessons for quality face-to-face or hybrid teaching
- Work closely with the Department Chair and department colleagues
- Participate in orientation and technology trainings
- Respond to student inquiries in a timely manner
- Provide substantive and ongoing feedback to students
- Communicate student concerns to Program Office
- Submit book orders, syllabi, class roster verifications, and grades on time
- Attend adjunct faculty meetings; traveling as required to campus and other locations
- Uphold the university mission through work performed
- Perform other duties as assigned
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.
Skills and Qualifications
Required: Master’s degree in business or related field. College/university level teaching experience or working with adult learners. Familiarity with best practices for effective adult learning theory, content-specific pedagogy, and instructional practices. Technological aptitude and ability to acquire new skills quickly. Flexible schedule, availability during school hours, and ability to travel to specified site locations. Self-motivation, organization, openness to feedback, and aptitude in working independently. Professionalism and ability to work with faculty and students in a respectful manner. Skilled in Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and online technology. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
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 an Adjunct, Exempt, 10-12 hour per week position with multiple openings. As this is a pooled position, applications will be reviewed on a rolling, as-needed basis.
Expected Pay Range: $2,281.50 - $2,500 per unit
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.