Office of the Provost Open Positions

The Department of Chemistry at Westmont College seeks a full-time visiting assistant professor for the Fall of 2022.  Teaching duties will include two sections of organic chemistry class and two sections of organic chemistry laboratory.  A Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field is preferred, but strong candidates with a master’s degree will also be considered.  Support for Westmont’s mission as an undergraduate, residential, Christian, liberal arts college is also a significant consideration.

Use this link to access the application.  Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Michael Everest, chair of chemistry, at meverest@westmont.edu.  Review of applications will begin April 1, 2022, and continue until the position is filled.

The Department of Communication Studies invites applications for a tenure track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor who enjoys teaching introductory courses in the discipline as well as some combination of upper-level courses in rhetoric, media, cultural criticism, cultural rhetorics, global communication, and/or their area of research. We welcome creative scholars who prioritize critical methodologies and/or qualitative approaches to a variety of areas of research focus, including topics such as environment & sustainability and race & ethnicity. Potential courses may include introduction to communication theory, rhetorical theory, media and mass communication, and/or international approaches to the study of communication and rhetoric. We are looking for a colleague who is interested in developing mentoring relationships with students and desires conversation about teaching and scholarship, and has a deep appreciation for good humor. 

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 25 (for most 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 Ph.D. 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.  Women, 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. Elizabeth Gardner, chair of the Department of Communication Studies, at egardner@westmont.edu. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2021 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 program director, Dr. Carol Velas at cvelas@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 program director, Dr. Carol Velas at cvelas@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 program director, Dr. Carol Velas, at cvelas@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 program director, Dr. Carol Velas, at cvelas@westmont.edu.  Only complete applications will be considered.  The position will remain open until filled. 
 

The Department of Political Science at Westmont College invites applications and nominations for a one-year position in Political Science at the rank of assistant professor, effective fall 2022 (with the possibility of renewal for a second year). We are seeking applicants with a Ph.D. in Political Science and an ability to teach introductory and upper-division courses in political theory (constitutional law would also be helpful, but is not essential). Strong candidates with a master’s degree / ABD and teaching experience will also be considered. 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.

Westmont College is a nationally ranked, selective liberal arts college in the evangelical Protestant tradition. We desire faculty who are animated by a deep Christian faith, are excited about undergraduate education in a liberal arts context, and who share a commitment to justice, citizenship, and service. Westmont has a strong commitment to cultural and academic diversity that is increasingly reflected in its student body, curriculum, and faculty. We seek a colleague who shares these commitments and will contribute to their rich applications in political science.
 
Use this link to access the application.  Questions may be addressed to Dr. Tom Knecht, chair of Political Science, at tknecht@westmont.edu. Review of applications will begin in May 2022, and will 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 June 1st, 2022 with the ideal start-date being August 16th, 2022.