Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law is seeking appointments for Adjunct Professors
of Law. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis depending on
curriculum needs.
The Caruso School of Law welcomes applications from people of all faiths and is particularly
interested in receiving applications from candidates who may bring greater racial,
ethnic, and gender diversity to the adjunct faculty to reflect the breadth and diversity
of the legal community in the Los Angeles area. Applicants must have an excellent
academic background, five or more years of post-J.D. legal experience in a specialized
area of law practice, and support the goals and mission of the University. Teaching
experience is preferred.
To apply, please fill out this form, which calls for your current curriculum vitae; a cover letter that addresses your
teaching philosophy, support of the University's mission, and the area in which you would like to teach; and a list of references. Applicants
are also encouraged to upload an optional statement addressing potential contributions
to diversity through teaching, service, and/or research. Successful candidates will
teach courses mutually agreed upon during the fall or spring semester. Please note
that curricular needs vary each semester.
Pepperdine University, Caruso School of Law
24255 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90263
310.506.7110
Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law seeks an Assistant Professor of Legal Research
and Writing to join our collaborative LRW faculty team beginning in fall 2026. The
LRW Professor will teach two sections of our year-long, two-unit-per-semester LRW
course with approximately 45 total students. The LRW faculty creates all course materials
together and provides each other with significant support. The position comes with
a salary of $120,000-$135,000, full employment benefits, and the initial title of
Assistant Professor of Legal Research and Writing.
Applicants must have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, possess excellent academic
credentials, be committed to teaching Legal Research and Writing, and support the
mission of the University and law school. Applicants should have at least two years
of post-J.D. experience in a position or positions requiring substantial legal writing.
Caruso School of Law is an ABA-accredited AALS member law school located in Malibu,
California. Pepperdine University is 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. For further information, please visit
the law school’s website: law.pepperdine.edu.
To apply or to receive more information, please email Mark Kubisch, Director of the
Legal Research and Writing Program, at lrwfacapps@pepperdine.edu.
In your email application, please attach a current curriculum vitae; a cover letter
that addresses your teaching philosophy; a writing sample; two or three references;
and a statement of your support of the law school’s Christian mission and vision. The deadline for submission is March 2, 2026.
Pepperdine University is an independent Christian university affiliated with the Churches
of Christ. Pepperdine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate
in employment practices. 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.
Pepperdine University, Caruso School of Law
24255 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90263
310.506.7110
