Faculty-in-Residence: How to Apply

The faculty-in-residence application process has moved from WaveNet to our new application portal, Via-TRM. Please first consult with your divisional dean about becoming a faculty-in-residence and then click the button below to enter the application portal.

1. Review programs with open applications.

IP is Accepting Applications for Faculty-in-Residence for the following:

Academic Year 2026 - 2027

1. Heidelberg, Germany

2. Florence, Italy

3. Buenos Aires, Argentina

4. Washington, D.C.

5. Hauteville, Switzerland

(The London, United Kingdom program is already assigned for the 2026/2027 academic year.)

Summer, 2026

1. Buenos Aires, Argentina

2. Florence, Italy

3. London, United Kingdom

4. Hauteville, Switzerland

2. Check if you are eligible to apply.

Prior to applying, all visiting, fixed-term, tenure-track, and tenured faculty must have taught full-time at Pepperdine for at least 3 years. If you plan to apply, speak with your Divisional Dean about your interest in an IP appointment before starting your application.

To inform your choice to apply, information on eligibility, primary responsibilities, affordability, and compensation is included in the Faculty in Residence Application Brochure. Links to location-specific faculty information pages are found in the “Explore Programs” section. These pages provide information on faculty apartments, accessibility, classrooms, offices, spiritual life, and school options for faculty with dependant children.

3. Apply on Via

Login to Via and see the Faculty in Residence Brochure, click on the words “View Term” located at the bottom of the section labeled “Program Highlights.” Then select “Apply Now” under “Faculty in Residence: Summer ‘26-Spring ‘27.”

Faculty-led Program Proposals

IP is Accepting Proposals for 2026 Summer Faculty-Led Programs

If you want to create and lead a short-term education abroad program to a particular location, see the linked document for instructions on writing a proposal. We particularly welcome proposals for summer programs that:

offer courses that serve a wide range of Seaver students (whether part of the Seaver Core or a specific major),
offer a service-learning focus,
take place outside of Europe and Argentina.

Proposals can be emailed to Fiona M. Stewart at Fiona.Stewart@pepperdine.edu by January 6, 2025. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Fiona M. Stewart, Associate Dean of International Programs (fiona.stewart@pepperdine.edu, 310-506-6123).