Office of the Provost Open Positions
About Westmont
Westmont is a national liberal arts college in the evangelical Protestant tradition. We seek faculty invested in undergraduate teaching, a program of scholarly activity, and the mission of liberal arts education, whose work grows out of a vital and informed commitment to the Christian faith. Westmont is an EEO employer, seeking to be diverse in people and programs consistent with its mission. The college seeks to enrich its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff. Women, candidates from historically underrepresented groups, and international scholars are especially encouraged to apply.
Westmont requires that all full-time faculty indicate full agreement with the Articles of Faith and support the standards enumerated in the statement on Community Life. Applicants will be asked to submit four brief (500 to 1500 words) statements describing their journey as a follower of Christ, their philosophy of Christian liberal arts education, their view of the relationship between their faith and their professional/scholarly work, and the experiences, perspectives, and skills they would bring to support Westmont's commitment to diversity as it reflects Christ's reconciling work in the world.
Westmont College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, religion, marital status, military status, or veteran status.
Mission Statement
Westmont College is an undergraduate, residential, Christian, liberal arts community serving God's kingdom by cultivating thoughtful scholars, grateful servants, and faithful leaders for global engagement with the academy, church, and world.
For more detailed information about the college, visit About Westmont.
How to Apply for Faculty Positions
See the descriptions of open positions below for specific information about how to apply. Note that the application link for each position is unique.
Open Full-Time Faculty Positions
The Department of Biology at Westmont College invites applications for a one-year full-time teaching position as an Assistant Professor in a vibrant department with inquisitive and talented undergraduate students. An earned PhD at the time of appointment is required. The 24-unit teaching load will include both classroom and laboratory instruction in General Biology and Cell Biology.
Westmont College expects full-time faculty to support its mission as a Christian liberal arts college in the evangelical Protestant tradition. The position will be benefits-eligible, and start in late August 2023.
Use this link to access the application. Questions regarding the position may be directed to the department chair, Dr. Amanda Sparkman, at sparkman@westmont.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Pay Range: $67,913 to $123,323
The pay range posted for this job opening reflects what Westmont College reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, education, training, skill level, rank, and market conditions.
The Department of Economics and Business at Westmont College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant rank in Economics and Business to begin in August 2023. Candidates should have an MBA and a PhD or DBA in business from an AACSB-accredited business school. A minimum of 2-3 years teaching experience is preferred. The candidate should have a demonstrated proficiency in teaching and doing research in management and/or marketing in a Christian liberal arts context.
Teaching responsibilities include a lower-division course in management and upper-division courses in marketing and other business electives such as business strategy, organizational behavior, and human resource management. Candidates are also expected to engage in research in the business field and mentor undergraduate research.
Westmont College is a national liberal arts college in the evangelical Protestant tradition, seeking faculty with a vital and informed commitment to the Christian faith. We continually aim to diversify the faculty and strongly encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups within economics and business for this position.
Use this link to access the application. Questions may be addressed to Dr.Edd Noell, Chair, Economics and Business Department, at noell@westmont.edu. Review of applications will begin in November 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.
Pay Range: $67,913 to $123,323
The pay range posted for this job opening reflects what Westmont College reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, education, training, skill level, rank, and market conditions.
The Department of Physics and Engineering at Westmont College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate professor for its new engineering major. Candidates must hold a PhD in engineering. The Westmont program grants a general engineering degree with a mechanical emphasis. The successful candidate will be asked to teach courses in areas such as dynamics, controls, instrumentation and circuits. Candidates should also have a desire for interdisciplinary collaboration and a track record of excellent and innovative teaching.
This is a tenure-track position. The anticipated teaching load is 3 courses per semester with one possibly in May Term instead. Candidates with an active research program are desired. A regular professional presence in engineering consulting could also serve as scholarly activity. Benefits include a generous faculty housing program.
Westmont College is a national liberal arts college in the evangelical Protestant tradition, seeking faculty with a vital and informed commitment to the Christian faith. We continually aim to diversify the faculty and strongly encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups within engineering for this position.
Use this link to access the application. Questions may be addressed to Dr. Dan Jensen, director of the Engineering Program, at djensen@westmont.edu. Review of applications is ongoing and will continue until the position is filled.
Pay Range: $67,913 to $123,323
The pay range posted for this job opening reflects what Westmont College reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, education, training, skill level, rank, and market conditions.
The Department of History at Westmont College invites applications for a tenure-track position in history at the rank of assistant professor. We are open to the following areas of geographical concentration: African history, Asian history, or Latin American history. With a teaching load of three courses per semester, the candidate is expected to teach several sections of a GE core course on World History since 1350 as well as upper division courses in his or her field of specialization.
Westmont College, a liberal arts college in the Protestant evangelical tradition, seeks faculty who are committed to teaching and mentoring undergraduates, to advancing a program of scholarly activity, and to advancing our mission of Christian liberal arts education. With the changing demographics of our region, many of our students now identify as non-white, and we are especially interested in faculty who are able to support and encourage students of color.
Use this link to access the application. Questions may be addressed to Dr. Heather Keaney, chair of the Department of History, at hkeaney@westmont.edu. Review of applications is ongoing and will continue until the position is filled.
Pay Range: $67,913 to $123,323
The pay range posted for this job opening reflects what Westmont College reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, education, training, skill level, rank, and market conditions.
The Department of Nursing at Westmont College seeks a collaborative and energetic tenure-track faculty member to serve as professor (open rank) and assistant director of our new Accelerated BSN program. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic about the Christian mission of the college, committed to grounding the program in the liberal arts, and excited about teaching and supporting our diverse nursing students.
The Assistant Program Director, along with the Program Director, is responsible and accountable for the coordination, direction, fiscal planning, and all activities involved in developing, implementing, and managing the nursing program. They will have supervisory responsibility over all faculty (full and part-time) and should have extensive knowledge of the best practices in nursing education coupled with a creative spirit to encourage innovation in pedagogy.
Carrying a 0.5 teaching load (teaching load is 24units/year/three semesters), they will teach in their areas of expertise and certification. A complete list of responsibilities can be found here. The Board of Registered Nursing and California Code of Regulation guides the minimum qualification verification process and guidelines can be found here. The Assistant Director will be approved by the California BRN prior to hiring.
Use this link to access the application. Questions can be addressed to the Associate Dean of Faculty, Dr. Eileen McMahon McQuade, at mcmahon@westmont.edu. The position will remain open until filled.
Pay Range: $101,869 to $184,985
The pay range posted for this job opening reflects what Westmont College reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, education, training, skill level, rank, and market conditions.
The Department of Nursing at Westmont College seeks a collaborative and energetic tenure-track faculty member to serve as professor (open rank) with expertise in Medical/Surgical and Geriatric content in our new Accelerated BSN program. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic about the Christian mission of the college, committed to grounding the program in the liberal arts, and excited about teaching and supporting our diverse nursing students. A complete list of responsibilities can be found here.
The nursing department at Westmont College is supported by a collaborative and cohesive group of professional nurses and staff. Faculty have responsibility and accountability for the nursing program. Faculty will demonstrate a significant degree of excellence in teaching effectiveness with evidence of excellence verified through student surveys, course and clinical outcomes and pass rates on the NCLEX. A Faculty Handbook includes policies and procedures faculty will abide by in the administration of the program. All faculty will be approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing prior to their hire.
This position offers a competitive academic salary and benefits including faculty housing assistance.
Use this link to access the application. Questions can be addressed to the Associate Dean of Faculty, Dr. Eileen McMahon McQuade, at mcmahon@westmont.edu. Only complete applications will be considered. The position will remain open until filled.
Pay Range: $101,869 to $184,985
The pay range posted for this job opening reflects what Westmont College reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, education, training, skill level, rank, and market conditions.
The Department of Nursing at Westmont College seeks a collaborative and energetic tenure-track faculty member to serve as professor (open rank) with expertise in Obstetrics or multiple content areas including obstetrics in our new Accelerated BSN program. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic about the Christian mission of the college, committed to grounding the program in the liberal arts, and excited about teaching and supporting our diverse nursing students. A complete list of responsibilities can be found here.
The nursing department at Westmont College is supported by a collaborative and cohesive group of professional nurses and staff. Faculty have responsibility and accountability for the nursing program. Faculty will demonstrate a significant degree of excellence in teaching effectiveness with evidence of excellence verified through student surveys, course and clinical outcomes and pass rates on the NCLEX. A Faculty Handbook includes policies and procedures faculty will abide by in the administration of the program. All faculty will be approved by the CA BRN prior to their hire.
This position offers a competitive academic salary and benefits including faculty housing assistance.
Use this link to access the application. Questions can be addressed to the Associate Dean of Faculty, Dr. Eileen McMahon McQuade, at mcmahon@westmont.edu. Only complete applications will be considered. The position will remain open until filled.
Pay Range: $101,869 to $184,985
The pay range posted for this job opening reflects what Westmont College reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, education, training, skill level, rank, and market conditions.
The Department of Nursing at Westmont College seeks a collaborative and energetic tenure-track faculty member to serve as professor (open rank) with expertise in Pediatrics or multiple content areas including pediatrics in our new Accelerated BSN program. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic about the Christian mission of the college, committed to grounding the program in the liberal arts, and excited about teaching and supporting our diverse nursing students. A complete list of responsibilities can be found here.
The nursing department at Westmont College is supported by a collaborative and cohesive group of professional nurses and staff. Faculty have responsibility and accountability for the nursing program. Faculty will demonstrate a significant degree of excellence in teaching effectiveness with evidence of excellence verified through student surveys, course and clinical outcomes and pass rates on the NCLEX. A Faculty Handbook includes policies and procedures faculty will abide by in the administration of the program. All faculty will be approved by the CA BRN prior to their hire.
This position offers a competitive academic salary and benefits including faculty housing assistance.
Use this link to access the application. Questions can be addressed to the Associate Dean of Faculty, Dr. Eileen McMahon McQuade, at mcmahon@westmont.edu. Only complete applications will be considered. The position will remain open until filled.
Pay Range: $101,869 to $184,985
The pay range posted for this job opening reflects what Westmont College reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, education, training, skill level, rank, and market conditions.
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Westmont College is now accepting applications and nominations for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Medical Anthropology, effective fall 2023. The department seeks a globally-engaged, community-oriented scholar who is broadly trained in anthropology, with an excellent teaching record and an active research agenda.
Candidates should be prepared to teach courses such as: introduction to cultural anthropology, culture theory, medical anthropology, global inequality and development, cross-cultural communication, or other upper-level courses in their fields of specialization. They should have interest and/or experience in helping lead new interdisciplinary and/or community-based participatory initiatives and research, and contributing to the college’s accelerated BS program in Nursing.
While specialty and geographical areas are open, teaching or research experience in the following areas are preferred: public health, minority health and health disparities, gerontology, environment and health, global health. We particularly encourage applications from scholars working in traditions of applied, engaged, and public anthropology.
Applicants must have earned a PhD or MPH/PhD in Anthropology, Public Health or related field, by the date of appointment; applicants who have not completed their PhD at the time of application will be considered.
Westmont is a national liberal arts college in the evangelical Protestant tradition. We seek faculty invested in undergraduate teaching, a program of scholarly activity, and the mission of liberal arts education, whose work grows out of a vital and informed commitment to the Christian faith. Westmont is an EEO employer, seeking to be diverse in people and programs consistent with its mission. The college seeks to enrich its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups and international scholars are especially encouraged to apply.
Use this link to access the application, which will ask for a cover letter, CV, and 4 brief statements (500-1500 words) related to working in the context of the Westmont Community. In the cover letter, applicants should indicate specific ways in which they can actively embrace the identity and mission of the college. Questions may be addressed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Felicia Song, Sociology and Anthropology Department, at fsong@westmont.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Pay Range: $67,913 to $123,323
The pay range posted for this job opening reflects what Westmont College reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, education, training, skill level, rank, and market conditions.
Part-Time Positions
If you are interested in a part-time teaching positions not posted here, please contact the chair of the appropriate academic department. A list of department chairs can be found here. Contact information can be found here.
Department Chairs
If you need an application for an open position created, please contact the executive assistant in the provost's office.