Assistant Professor of Political Science

The Social Science Division of Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences at Pepperdine University invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in Political Theory to begin August 1, 2027. The successful candidate will initially teach five courses per academic year, including survey classes in ancient and modern political thought, American political thought, and Christian political thought. The selected candidate will also be expected to publish peer-reviewed research in political theory broadly construed and to advise political science majors and serve on faculty committees. Completion of the PhD by the start date is strongly preferred, but ABD candidates who demonstrate exceptional promise may be considered.