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Pepperdine University

Staff Employment Opportunities

Pepperdine University's School of Nursing invites applications for staff leadership and administrative positions. For all available positions, please visit the Pepperdine Jobs site.

The BSN and ELM programs at Pepperdine University are pending approval by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College & University Commission (WSCUC).

 


 

Potential Candidates

Pepperdine University was established in 1937 by Mr. George Pepperdine, a Christian businessman, who stressed the desirability of a holistic education built on a Christian value system. The institution is committed to the ideals of the founder. Successful candidates must demonstrate an active commitment to the Christian mission of the University. Located near Los Angeles in Southern California, Pepperdine University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute through their teaching, research, and service to the diversity and excellence of the University and our surrounding community.

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 harassment and discrimination. 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 which celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. 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. It is the intent of the University to create and promote a diverse workforce consistent with its stated goals and mission.

 


 

Application Procedure

To apply for open staff positions, please create an account on the Pepperdine Jobs site and follow the steps to complete an application. Pepperdine University's Founding Dean of the School of Nursing, Dr. Angela Coaston (or her designee), will decide which candidates to interview and initiate all appropriate follow-ups and notifications. At the completion of the interview process, all applicants will be notified of the hiring decision. Applications for the Director positions should also include the following attached documents.

Required Application Documents (for Director positions)

As a component of their application, applicants are required to submit the following documents:

  • A letter of application
  • A curriculum vitae
  • The names and contact information for three individuals to serve as a reference. The name, email address, and telephone number for each individual is required.
  • Transcripts of all graduate work (Unofficial copies are acceptable for the application; however, official transcripts may be required for selected applicants.)
  • Response to 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, it is the purpose of Pepperdine 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. In pursuit of its mission, Pepperdine reserves the right to recruit and hire persons who richly embrace the goals and Christian mission of the University.

At Pepperdine, our faith calls us to uphold the highest standards of academic and scholarly excellence. To achieve this goal, the SLP Program's Mission Statement affirms that all our pursuits are grounded in a context of upholding Christian values.

Candidates should thoughtfully reflect on the Christian missions of Pepperdine University and the School of Nursing and address the following areas in their response.

  • A consistent pattern of support for generally accepted Christian values and the mission of Pepperdine University.
  • Active participation in a community of faith.
  • Either current practice or vision for integrating faith and learning in the classroom and clinical practice.
  • In your response, also reflect on the School of Nursing Mission, Vision and Values statement and share your philosophy of health, healing, and compassion as they relate to current issues in healthcare.

Depending on the position, the search committee may request additional materials to accompany the application.

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.

All documents submitted must represent the original contributions of the applicant and may not be prepared using a generative artificial intelligence tool, except to provide an accommodation in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and state and local regulations regarding individuals with disabilities.

 


 

Open Positions

  Director of Clinical Academic Practice Partnerships

Director of Clinical Academic Practice Partnerships

Pepperdine University School of Nursing

The School of Nursing (SON) at Pepperdine University seeks a candidate for the Director of Clinical Academic Practice Partnerships for its developing nursing programs, currently a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and an Entry Level Master's Degree in Nursing (ELM). The director reports to the Dean of the SON and collaborates with Associate Dean of Prelicensure Programs to lead and manage the clinical educational experiences, including placements, for all nursing programs. Specific duties and responsibilities of the director include, but are not limited to, the following.

  • Supervise and coordinate the clinical experiences for all Pepperdine nursing students, including providing guidance and support during clinical rotations;
  • In collaboration with the Associate Dean of Prelicensure Programs, obtain initial clinical placement sites for nursing students;
  • Sustain and manage clinical affiliation agreements with all placements sites, including the execution of contracts and maintaining accurate and current records;
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships with clinical affiliates;
  • Coordinate student placements to clinical sites, including the management of schedules and ensuring the availability of adequate clinical opportunities;
  • Collaborate with the Dean of the SON, the Associate Dean of Prelicensure Programs, and nursing faculty to align clinical experiences with curriculum learning outcomes;
  • Support SON personnel in recruiting and developing clinical and adjunct faculty;
  • Coordinate in collaboration with the Associate Dean of Prelicensure Programs, the annual joint advisory meeting.
  • Oversee the management tools for screening and clinical experience solutions to meet clinical agency requirements (i.e. Castlebranch). Maintain accurate student and employee clinical records and evaluations, while ensuring compliance with University, accreditor, agency, and regulatory standards;
  • Continually monitor and assess the effectiveness of all clinical experiences;
  • Remain current with nursing education best practices and industry trends to enhance the quality of clinical education;
  • Facilitate engagement opportunities between the nursing program and community;
  • Ensure compliance with University, curriculum, agency, and regulatory requirements and standards.

In addition to their responsibilities to the SON, the director will be expected to work positively and collaboratively with the Dean of the College of Health Science and the deans/directors of other academic units within the college to advance the success of the college.

The director will have the following personal attributes.

  • An active and abiding Christian faith, a sincere commitment to advancing Pepperdine University's Christian mission, and a dedication to the integration of faith and learning.
  • Commitment to the highest moral, ethical, and academic standards.
  • The skill to develop relationships of trust across a wide range of internal and external constituents.
  • Strong organizational skills and work ethic.
  • Outstanding, oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as a high degree of proficiency in the use of computing technology.

Located in western Los Angeles County near Ventura County, Pepperdine University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute through their teaching, research, and service to the diversity and excellence of the University and our surrounding communities.

Pepperdine seeks candidates for the director of clinical academic practice partnerships who have demonstrated a commitment to nursing education. Required qualifications for the position are:

  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline.
  • Prior leadership and administrative experience.
  • A record of outstanding professional performance.

Preference will be granted to individuals with the following qualifications,

  • Prior experience directing clinical placements and academic/practice partnerships in a nursing program.
  • Three or more years of successful administration in a department/school of nursing.
  • Successful prior experience with accrediting agencies, educational accreditors, and the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.

The SON plans to enroll its first cohort of students in Fall 2025. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The employment start date is November 1, 2024.

The salary for this 12-month appointment will range from $115,000 to $150,000 and reflects what Pepperdine reasonably expects to pay for this director-level appointment. Actual salary may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well as market conditions. In addition to salary, Pepperdine offers a robust suite of employee benefits.

Please submit all application materials at the director's possition job portal.

The BSN and ELM programs at Pepperdine University are pending approval by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College & University Commission (WSCUC).

For more information, please contact the chair of the search committee:
Dr. Angela Coaston (angela.coaston@pepperdine.edu)
Founding Dean, School of Nursing
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263

 

  Director of Simulation and Skills Education

Director of Simulation and Skills Education

Pepperdine University College of Health Science & School of Nursing

Pepperdine University's College of Health Science (CHS) and its School of Nursing (SON) seek a candidate for the Director of Simulation and Skills Education for its developing nursing and healthcare programs. Programs currently planned for an August, 2025 start include the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), an Entry Level Master's Degree in Nursing (ELM), and a Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology (SLP). Future planned programs include physician assistant studies, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.

The director will report jointly to the Dean of the SON and the Dean of the CHS. The director's primary responsibilities are directed to the SON. However, as the director of all clinical education facilities in the CHS, the director will be expected to work collaboratively with the Dean of the School of SLP, future program deans/directors, and faculty/staff across the CHS to lead and manage the clinical educational experiences for all CHS healthcare programs.

The director will be responsible for the management and operation of all clinical education and simulation facilities. Specific duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following.

  • Lead and manage all aspects of the simulation/laboratory facilities necessary for successful operation in support of the curriculum and student learning;
  • Collaborate with faculty to plan and implement learning activities using the resources of simulation facilities and laboratories, including scheduling;
  • Collaborate with the Dean of the SON, the Associate Dean of Prelicensure Programs, and nursing faculty to align simulation/laboratory experiences with curriculum learning outcomes;
  • Facilitate all clinical testing, including simulation and standardized patient assessments;
  • Remain current with nursing education best practices and make recommendations to enhance the quality of clinical education and simulation;
  • Foster and maintain an excellent teaching and learning environment by continually monitoring and assessing the effectiveness of all simulation and laboratory experiences;
  • Recruit, hire, develop, and supervise simulation/laboratory staff;
  • Demonstrate excellence in teaching in accordance with the needs of the nursing programs.
  • Successfully manage the area's budget, including the ordering, repair, and maintenance of all equipment and mannequins, as well as inventory management and ordering;
  • Maintain accurate student and employee records and evaluations, while ensuring compliance with University, accreditor, agency, and regulatory standards;
    Facilitate engagement opportunities between the nursing program and community;
  • Ensure compliance with University, curriculum, agency, and regulatory requirements and standards.

Depending on qualifications, prior experience, and interest, the director may also have the opportunity to serve as an adjunct instructor for clinical courses in the nursing program.

The director will have the following personal attributes.

  • An active and abiding Christian faith, a sincere commitment to advancing Pepperdine University's Christian mission, and a dedication to the integration of faith and learning.
  • Commitment to the highest moral, ethical, and academic standards.
  • The skill to develop relationships of trust across a wide range of constituents.
  • Strong organizational skills and work ethic.
  • Outstanding, oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as a high degree of proficiency in the use of computing technology.

Located in western Los Angeles County near Ventura County, Pepperdine University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute through their teaching, research, and service to the diversity and excellence of the University and our surrounding communities.

Pepperdine seeks candidates for the director of simulation and skills education who have demonstrated a commitment to both nursing and healthcare education. Required qualifications for the position are:

  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline.
  • A minimum of one year of previous professional experience in simulation and skills education.
  • A record of outstanding professional performance.

Preference will be granted to individuals with the following qualifications,

  • Prior successful experience in a leadership position in simulation and skills education.
  • Prior successful experience in simulation and skills education.
  • Two or more years of successful work experience in a healthcare setting.
  • Successful prior experience with accrediting agencies, educational accreditors, and the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The employment start date is February 1, 2025.

The salary for this 12-month appointment will range from $115,000 to $150,000 and reflects what Pepperdine reasonably expects to pay for this director-level appointment. Actual salary may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well as market conditions. In addition to salary, Pepperdine offers a robust suite of employee benefits.

Please submit all application materials at the Director of Simulation and Skills Education's job application portal.

The BSN and ELM nursing programs at Pepperdine University are pending approval by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College & University Commission (WSCUC).

For more information, please contact the chair of the search committee:
Dr. Angela Coaston (angela.coaston@pepperdine.edu)
Founding Dean, School of Nursing
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263

 

  Administrative Positions

Administrative Positions

More information coming soon.