Assistant/Associate Professor of Public Relations

The Communication Division of the Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences at Pepperdine University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Public Relations to begin August 1, 2027. The successful candidate must have a commitment to excellence as a teacher-scholar, a clear research agenda, and will be able to teach several courses within the Public Relations and relevant programs, including Introduction to Public Relations, Public Relations Writing, Public Relations Strategies and Techniques, and other relevant/current topics in Public Relations. The ability to teach general media courses, such as Media Writing & Storytelling, Communication Theories and Media Research, is preferred. In addition, candidates must have meaningful professional experience in the Public Relations industry to inform their teaching and scholarship. The successful candidate will mentor and advise majors, co-advise the Public Relations Society of America chapter, oversee the curriculum component of student internships, and participate in the governance and committee work of the Communication Division and Seaver College. Documented research, teaching experience of relevant courses, and industry experience in the Public Relations field are required. To be considered for this position, candidates must have an earned doctorate in Public Relations or a related field by no later than August 1, 2027. Pepperdine’s undergraduate Seaver College is a residential liberal arts college of approximately 3,500 students situated in Malibu, California. Successful applicants must have an active commitment to the [Christian mission of the University](https://www.pepperdine.edu/about/our-story/mission-vision/) and reflect on their willingness to support the [mission of Seaver College](https://seaver.pepperdine.edu/about/our-story/seaver-mission/) in their application materials. **Application Instructions:** Review of applicants will begin on September 14, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit all application materials to https://apply.interfolio.com/187996 - A cover letter - A curriculum vitae - Names and contact information for three references (these should be the same individuals who will provide a Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation if you proceed with the interview process). - Transcripts of all graduate work (Unofficial copies are acceptable for the application; however, official transcripts may be required for selected applicants). - Personal Statement. Reflect on Pepperdine’s Christian mission and address your pattern of support for generally accepted Christian values and the University’s mission, your active participation in a faith community, and your practice or vision for integrating faith and learning in the classroom. 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: $91,527 to $112,659 per year The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this faculty appointment at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work…