Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology invites applications for a tenure-track appointment as an Assistant Professor of Psychology, beginning August 1, 2025.

The Psychology Division offers five graduate programs: an APA-accredited Psy.D. program, an M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, an M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in working with Latinx communities, an M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis, and an M.A. in Psychology. Our students reflect the diverse mosaic of Southern California, with over forty percent of our student body coming from ethnically diverse populations. Pepperdine places a high priority on sustaining a multiculturally competent faculty and encourages applications from candidates who will enrich and contribute to diversity at Pepperdine. The faculty position will involve primary assignment to a Pepperdine graduate campus in West Los Angeles, Irvine, Calabasas, or Malibu, CA. Pepperdine University is an independent Christian university related to the Churches of Christ, committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership.

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

The faculty position will contribute to the education and training of our masters and doctoral students in Psychology. Applicants should possess an earned doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Family Therapy, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution, clinical experience, teaching experience at the university level, commitment to supervising clinical dissertations, and evidence of current scholarship. Applicants with areas of scholarly and professional activity that include children and youth, marriage and family therapy, evidence-based treatment, and substance abuse are of particular interest for this position.  The applicant should also be licensed or license eligible as a Psychologist, MFT, or PCC. Tenure track faculty are also expected to develop a productive research program.

We seek applicants with demonstrated multicultural awareness, knowledge, skills, and commitment relevant to preparing mental health professionals to work effectively with culturally diverse populations. Applicants should have experience working with and teaching about multiple dimensions of diversity, intersectionality, and social justice issues as consistent with professional guidelines for practice with diverse populations from APA, AAMFT, and CACREP.  

Successful candidates will demonstrate an active commitment to the Christian mission and values of the University and the mission of the Graduate School of Education and Psychology. 

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: $88,064 - $93,536 per year

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.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials via this link:

1. A letter of application
2. A curriculum vitae
3. The name and email address for three individuals who may be contacted to provide a letter of recommendation.
4. Transcripts of all graduate work (Unofficial copies are acceptable for the application; however, official transcripts may be required for selected applicants.)
5. 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. Two to three pages maximum length is requested.
6. Scholarly and Clinical interests. The statement should outline applicants’ short- and long-term objectives and goals for their research and/or clinical activities. Candidates should reflect on currently published or presented work(s) as a foundation for the statement. Two to three pages maximum length is requested.
7. Support of University 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, Pepperdine pursues the very highest employment and academic standards within a context which celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith.
8. Candidates should thoughtfully reflect on the missions of Pepperdine University and the Graduate School of Education and Psychology and address the following areas in their statement of support for the University Mission.
   • A consistent pattern of support for generally accepted Christian values and the mission of Pepperdine University.
   • Active participation in a community of faith.
   • Support for the mission of Pepperdine University and the Graduate School of Education and Psychology.
9. 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.).

Questions regarding this position should be directed to:

Robert deMayo, Ph.D. (robert.demayo@pepperdine.edu)

Associate Dean, Psychology DivisionGraduate School of Education and Psychology