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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 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: $105,810 to $140,424
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: $105,810 to $140,424
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: $105,810 to $140,424
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: $105,810 to $140,424
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.