Office of the Provost Open Positions

The Biology Department at Westmont College invites applications for a full-time teaching and research 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, and post-doctoral research experience is preferred.

The 24-unit teaching load will involve both classroom and laboratory instruction in General Biology, Cell Biology, and/or Molecular Biology. Candidates should be prepared to pursue an active research program that will engage undergraduate students both during the semester as well as in a 10-week summer research experience.  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.

The Department of Communication Studies at Westmont College invites applications for a one-semester visiting assistant professor for the Spring of 2023. Teaching duties will include three classes, and the ideal candidate will be well-prepared to teach Rhetorical Theory and some combination of courses such as Argumentation and Advocacy, Public Address, or a course within the candidate’s research area. A Ph.D. in Communication Studies is preferred, but strong candidates with a master’s degree / ABD and teaching experience will also be considered. 

Westmont is a national liberal arts college in the evangelical Protestant tradition located in beautiful Santa Barbara, California. A successful candidate will exhibit enthusiasm for the mission of the College, a passion for teaching, and will delight in the opportunity to be a role model of a Christian scholar to maturing adults. 

Use this link to access the application, which will ask for a cover letter, CV, and four brief statements (500-1500 words) related to working in the context of the Westmont’s faith community. Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Elizabeth Gardner, chair of the Department of Communication Studies, at egardner@westmont.edu.  Review of applications will begin July 15, 2022, and continue until the position is filled.
 

The Department of Communication Studies at Westmont College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant rank to begin in January or August 2023. We are looking for a candidate who enjoys teaching introductory courses in the discipline as well as some combination of upper-level courses in rhetoric, media, and their area of research. We welcome creative scholars who take a rhetorical or qualitative approach to media. The ideal candidate will be well-prepared to teach introduction to communication theory, rhetorical theory, and media and mass communication. We are looking for a colleague who is interested in developing mentoring relationships with students and desires conversation about teaching and scholarship, and appreciates good humor. The demographics of students attending college in California are shifting, and Westmont College is working to become a Hispanic-Serving Institution. We are looking for a colleague who wants to engage with and support the changing demographics – well equipped to support students of color and first-generation college students. 

Our new faculty member will join three other full-time colleagues who embrace a range of humanistic and social scientific perspectives. Our department mission is to help students improve in both “wisdom and eloquence,” a centuries-old but still contemporary ideal. Students develop facility in communication theory and skills, gain an understanding of rhetoric as part of the human experience, and bring Christian values to bear on communication as a moral act. 

Class sizes typically range from 12 (in writing intensive courses and seminars) to 35 (for some lecture courses). A full-time teaching load is 24 units (three four-unit courses per semester). All faculty have advising and committee responsibilities, and actively engage in scholarship. Applicants must have a PhD in Communication at the time of appointment.

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 are especially encouraged to apply. 

Use this link to access the application, which will ask for a cover letter, CV, and four 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. Elizabeth Gardner, chair of the Department of Communication Studies, at egardner@westmont.edu. Review of applications will begin September 12, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. 
 

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.

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 a PhD in economics. A minimum of 2-3 years teaching experience is preferred. The candidate should have a demonstrated proficiency in teaching and doing research in economics in a Christian liberal arts context.

Teaching responsibilities include a lower-division course in data analytics and in corporate finance and upper-division courses in intermediate microeconomics, game theory and applied management science. Candidates are also expected to engage in research in the economics 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.

The Department of Economics and Business invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant rank in Economics and Business  to begin in August 2023. Candidates should have a PhD in economics. A minimum of 2-3 years teaching experience is preferred. The candidate should have a demonstrated proficiency in teaching and doing research in economics in a Christian liberal arts context.

Teaching responsibilities include a lower-division course in macroeconomics and upper-division courses in intermediate macroeconomics and economics electives such as international economics and environmental economics. Candidates are also expected to engage in research in the economics 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.

The Department of Education at Westmont College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant rank in elementary and/or secondary education, to begin August 2023.  The position requires a relevant doctorate and minimum of three years full-time K-12 teaching experience, including experience in public schools.  Area of specialization relatively open, but strengths in literacy, second-language acquisition, and/or special education are of particular interest.  Expertise and/or experience with accreditation and state and national standards for the profession a plus.

Candidates must be willing to develop a range of classes in a small student-centered program and have demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and intensively with a small team of departmental colleagues.  Normal teaching load includes three four-unit classes or equivalent student teaching supervision per semester.  Ability to contribute to the larger mission of a Christian liberal arts institution, to build relationships with local K-12 schools, and to pursue an independent scholarly agenda essential.  

Applicants with expertise and experience in promoting an environment that celebrates cultural diversity are particularly encouraged to apply.  

Use this link to access the application.  Questions may be addressed to the department chair, Dr. Carolyn Mitten at cmitten@westmont.edu. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.
 

The English Department of Westmont College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant rank in English with specialization in Creative Writing to begin August 2023. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a 3/3 load (24 units per year), which will include upper- and lower-division writing courses across genre in the English major and Writing minor. Hosting visiting writers and advising our undergraduate literature and arts magazine will be part of this role. All English colleagues regularly teach introductory Writing for the Liberal Arts courses. 

Minimum qualifications: (1) an earned PhD in English or another appropriate field by the date of appointment (or an MFA with significant publication and teaching record); (2) a record of professional activity in creative writing, journalism, composition/rhetoric, and/or professional writing; (3) a demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in teaching, research, and/or service.

Preferred additional qualifications: (1) secondary expertise or experience in spiritual writing, digital humanities, or literature of the Global South; (2) interest in contributing to the Ethnic Studies minor, Environmental Studies minor, Film Studies minor, Gender Studies minor, or literature offerings in the English major; (3) interest in developing courses for Westmont’s Biblical and Theological Foundations of Racial Justice and Diversity general education requirement. 

Westmont College, a liberal arts college in the Protestant evangelical tradition, seeks faculty who are committed to teaching and mentoring undergraduates, maintaining a program of scholarly activity, and advancing our mission of Christian liberal arts education. In keeping with that mission and its vision of the Kingdom of God, the college is committed to building and supporting a culturally and academically diverse faculty and student body. Benefits include a faculty housing program.

To apply, please use this link to submit a cover letter, a CV with contact information for three references, up to ten pages of poetry, fiction, or nonfiction as a creative writing sample, and the formal faculty application from the college website. 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 Dr. Paul Delaney, department chair, at delaney@westmont.edu. Review of applications will begin in September 2022 and continue until the position is filled.
 

The Department of English at Westmont College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant rank in Anglophone literature at the assistant professor level, to begin August 2023.  The position requires expertise in one or more areas of the Global South (e.g., Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, the South Pacific), including interest in diaspora literature.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach a 3/3 load (24 units per year), which will include upper- and lower-division literature and writing courses.  The English major includes core classes in literatures beyond British and Anglo-American traditions.  All members of the English Department teach one course in first-year composition. 

Minimum qualifications:  (1) an earned Ph.D. in English, Comparative Literature, or another appropriate field by the date of appointment;  (2) a record of an active research agenda with specialization in Anglophone literature of the Global South;  (3) a demonstrated commitment to excellence in the college-level teaching of literature as well as composition;  (4) interest in developing courses for Westmont’s proposed general education requirement in Biblical and Theological Foundations of Justice, Reconciliation, and Diversity;  (5) interest in developing connections with interdisciplinary minors, such as Global Studies, Film Studies, Gender Studies, Ethnic Studies, or Environmental Studies.

Preferred qualifications: (1) experience in teaching creative writing, (2) interest in interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching.

Westmont College, a liberal arts college in the Protestant evangelical tradition, seeks faculty who are committed to teaching and mentoring undergraduates, maintaining a program of scholarly activity, and advancing our mission of Christian liberal arts education.  In keeping with that mission and its vision of the kingdom of God, the college is committed to building and supporting a culturally and academically diverse faculty and student body.  Benefits include a faculty housing program.

Use this link to access the preliminary application, which will ask you to submit a cover letter, a CV with contact information for three references, and the formal faculty application from the college website.  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 Dr. Paul Delaney, chair of English department, at delaney@westmont.edu.  Review of applications will begin in September 2022 and continue until the position is filled.

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.
 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

The Department of Religious Studies at Westmont College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Old Testament, effective Fall of 2023. Applicants with a completed (or very soon to be completed) PhD in Old Testament will be considered. The successful candidate must have experience teaching elementary Hebrew grammar and Introduction to Old Testament, preferably at the undergraduate level. A record of excellence in teaching a diverse student body and expertise in supporting student learning are required for this position.

Westmont is a national liberal arts college in the evangelical Protestant tradition. We seek faculty who are committed to undergraduate teaching, to a program of scholarly activity, and to the mission of liberal arts education, all growing out of a vital and informed commitment to the Christian faith. Faculty members annually sign a statement of faith and endorse a statement on living in community. 

Westmont is an EEO employer, seeking to be diverse in people and programs consistent with its mission. Women, candidates from historically underrepresented groups, and international scholars are especially encouraged to apply.

Use this link to access the application. Questions may be addressed to Dr. Helen Rhee, chair of the Religious Studies department, at rhee@westmont.edu. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled.
 

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.
 

Westmont College invites applications from innovative and collaborative candidates for the position of assistant director of the Westmont in San Francisco Program.  The Westmont in San Francisco program is located in a historic home in the Pacific Heights neighborhood in the heart of the city and is one of longest-running off-campus programs at the college.  It includes semester-long and summer programs in which students live in community, participate in intensive internships, and take classes which are all embedded in the vibrant context of the city.  

The Assistant Director’s responsibilities will include teaching classes (approximately 16-18 units a year), supervising internships with program partners, developing curriculum, and mentoring students.  They will also give leadership to creating and implementing a successful marketing, recruitment, and admissions strategy that will bring in approximately 20 students per term.  The role is a non-tenure-track faculty position.  

While it will be located in San Francisco, travel to the main campus in Santa Barbara and to other partner institutions across the country will be required.  A candidate based in Santa Barbara with an ability to travel extensively to San Francisco will also be considered.  

Candidates must hold a Ph.D., Master’s degree, or other advanced degree that would support the curricular offerings of the program. We are flexible in specialization but particular areas of interest include business, technology, sociology, environmental studies, and intercultural studies.  Other specializations will also be considered.

To apply, please use this link.  In your cover letter, please include examples of the classes you would be excited to teach.  Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Eileen McMahon McQuade, Associate Dean of the Faculty at mcquade@westmont.edu.  Review of applications will begin November 1st, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.