Pepperdine University’s Caruso School of Law invites applications for the Vivian G. Prins Endowed Visiting Professorship in Jewish & Israeli Law for the 2026–2027 academic year only. The Professorship brings leading and emerging scholars of Jewish and Israeli law to Pepperdine to teach, write, and engage with our vibrant academic and professional community in Los Angeles.

The School of Law is an ABA-accredited, AALS member law school located in Malibu, California. Pepperdine University is an independent Christian university affiliated with the Churches of Christ and committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. Pepperdine’s purpose is 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. The School of Law welcomes applications from people of all faiths. 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.

Appointment Tracks:

• Distinguished Visiting Professor (one semester): Ideal for established scholars. Teaching load typically two courses, plus public programming.
  Salary range: $90,000–$100,000 for the semester, plus a modest housing stipend and full benefits.

• Visiting Assistant Professor (full academic year; renewable once, max two years): Designed for rising scholars preparing for the tenure-track market. Teaching load typically 2–3 courses over the year; robust mentorship and support for research and publication.
  Salary range: $90,000–$100,000 for the semester, plus a modest housing stipend and full benefits.

Qualifications:

Expected Pay Range: $90,000 - $100,000 per year 

To submit application materials, please click here: https://apply.interfolio.com/172143

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.

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. Individuals will be required to disclose any criminal convictions on a designated form after receiving a conditional offer of employment; failure to disclose accurate information may result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.